In a message dated 98-05-11 13:57:03 EDT, you write: << Volks, Chrysler DID invent the "minivan"... the WORD. Not the vehicle. Lee Iaccrackhead stated in his book, when he was talking about how he was trying to get Ford to build his "invention," his opinion on the VW bus, and how he would "improve" it. That means that he BLATANTLY ripped off Volkswagen. Perhaps the word thing is why VWoA hasn't sued (?) Chrysler. Where I live, a Vanagon is registered as a "VW station wagon," even when the American minivans were out. Same for the Toyota Van, which came out the same model year as Lido's "invention". I have been able to park against a billboard that had the "Just As Original As The Original" ad in it. HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! :) Also, I suggest yelling "POSER!!!" to anyone in a Caravan that is rude in traffic, as long as the driver is not a redneck... Sam Scott McDonell <scott@KONNECTIONS.COM> wrote: > > There were Corvair "minivans" and VW "minivans" and the old Ford/Chevy > "minivans" long before the Caravan/Voyager came along, so I don't know what > they're pitching. > >> I totlly agree it is a word thing the VW name for our beloved vehicle was "Multi-purpose vehicle" By calling it that they didn't need to worry about the Bumper crash requirements, etc. that mini vans needed to meet or beat
cheers joe hunt |
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