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

[Aaron Clow <cars@tiserves.com>]

<x-flowed>Steven Ayres wrote:

> PerL=>While the wave of retro cars like the New Beetle or the
> => Chrysler PT Cruiser seem to wear off now, ....
>
> You've apparently missed the current Ford Thunderbird and Mustang, the 
> BMW Z series, and about all the recent Chryslers. Retro is still hot, 
> and they're starting to show signs of getting over the cartoon look 
> and finding the hang of styling again, for example with the latest 
> Mustang and that cool Chrysler wagon. I'm reasonably certain it's all 
> pretty far outside what VW has in mind for its main products, but it 
> wouldn't surprise me to see some more interesting lines behind an Audi 
> badge in the not-too-distant future. 

I think Audi will always "play it safe." I mean, look how controversial 
just the new front grille is on the A6. As for the poor decision not to 
import the T34 or notch, I was reading an article in Fortune the other 
day that was talking about VW's current woes and how they have NEVER 
paid attention to the american market, despite how important it is to 
the company. Just think about how well that new microbus concept 
would've sold over here. If it were half as functional as it was 
beautiful, VW would have another hit on its hands. Pity.

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