MrObsessive Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 I ran across this story while surfing the car sites...............Left Lane News has a story on the possible return of the rear engined VW! 8) Check out the story here to see the buzz! You'll need to have though the latest Adobe Acrobat to see the pic as it's in PDF format. Frankly, I LOVE it! :mrgreen:
62rebel Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 Gosh; Bill; i WORK for VW and hadn't heard about this!? gee.... but it still won't be a return of der boxermotor with frequent valve adjustments and leaky pushrod tubes!
Modelmartin Posted February 23, 2007 Posted February 23, 2007 It looks like VW's answer to the Smart Car. When is that new V-Dub Bus coming out?
MrObsessive Posted February 23, 2007 Author Posted February 23, 2007 When is that new V-Dub Bus coming out? If you're talking about this one Andy......... I'm afraid it's D.O.A...... 'Tis a shame because I think something like that would have been a shot in the arm VW needs in that segment.
Guest zebm1 Posted February 24, 2007 Posted February 24, 2007 Awww Heck, Bring back tha 36 HP with tha unsynchronized tranny.....'bout as much fun as a screen door ina submarine, or a poot ina spacesuit!!! Zeb :twisted:
Nick F40 Posted February 24, 2007 Posted February 24, 2007 Awww Heck, Bring back tha 36 HP with tha unsynchronized tranny.....'bout as much fun as a screen door ina submarine, or a poot ina spacesuit!!! Zeb :twisted: actually that is kind of funny!
62rebel Posted February 24, 2007 Posted February 24, 2007 actually, Bill; i'm relieved that the new minibus didn't make it; we have enough on our plates with existing teething problems. another new line would simply exponentialize it. i DO believe corporate messed up very badly when discontinuing all production of the aircooled beetle. the transporter is still being made, although watercooled, and is a stalwart fixture in south america. i'm hardcore on aircooled VW; the best we ever did IMHO; everything else is runner up. non-syncro 1st? sure. seeing your breath freeze on the windshield on cold days? sure. being reasonably sure that nothing (NOTHING) would stop one from running like a bad O2 sensor or such... priceless. how about being able not only to carry all the tools you need to repair it, but a good portion of spare parts and tune-up needs under the rear seat driver's side? you'd need a 48' fruehauf to support a new car like that! what kills them? lack of cruising speed; stock top speed about 65, and that's pushing it hard. they always needed a 5th gear but never got it.
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