Date:         Fri, 9 Jan 2015 22:22:44 -0500
Reply-To:     James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Asking VW about plans for a new microbus
Comments: To: Mark Brush <mbrush@gmail.com>
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> >
> > 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