> > > > When the Euro hits parity with the dollar (and it may soon, or even go > > below, given the dire straits of the EU economy), VW could look at > > exporting the California camper van, but it would likely still be too > > expensive, and Americans want BIG, just look at the conversions Road Trek > > and Sportsmobile do today. How many would buy a California for $70k+ when > > you can get a used RV for less, or a new Class B conversion for $100k? > > > > Stuart > > I'm not sure how a California Trendline that costs EUR 38 700 in France before taxes becomes a $70 000 vehicle in the USA? The exchange rate on the Euro is about 20% at the moment - that makes a California about $45 000, or the price of a nicely loaded Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna. Yes, you can a lot of options, but the pricing's not as far 'out there' as you'd think. Of course, you could option it up - Comfortline, 4motion - but that's true of other vehicles too. James Ottawa, ON |
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