Re: [T3] Interesting idea, a modern type 3?

[Aaron Clow <cars@tiserves.com>]

<x-flowed>Constantino Tobio wrote:

> VW does appear to be headed towards making a production version of the
> Concept-R, FWIW...
>
> http://www.vwvortex.com/gallery/gallery2.php?mode=album&album=/Volkswagen/Concept%20-%20Design/Concept%20Cars/Concept%20R

Aren't they already making this? I think it's called the Boxter or 
something. ;)

As for the Type 3 retro, the notch looks like a very small version of 
the new (and outgoing) T-Bird. I actually like the notch in that pic 
very much. I'm getting a little tired of the "over-rounded" shapes that 
have been prevalent in small sports coupes recently (Audi TT, etc.). I'd 
like something with some straight lines for a change. I've never been a 
big fan of the styling of Asian cars, but I just absolutely love the 
straight, slightly angular lines on the Acura TL. One can overdo 
straight lines though (re: the new Cadillac designs)...

FWIW, I try not to pay too much attention to what VW is doing these 
days. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE their design and I LOVE how they drive, 
it just hurts too much -- at my age, I'm no longer willing to sacrifice 
excellent customer service and build quality I get from other cars for 
the fun of driving a new VW. That, unfortunately, would include a new T3 
retro-style. :(

Just my $.02.

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