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To: Bill who wrote (121822)1/11/2001 9:48:36 AM
From: Zoltan!  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
VW sold 5 million cars last year. Volvo is now just another diversion of Ford - although the new 40 model is basically a Mitsubishi.

Most reviews I have seen say that VW quality exceeds that of BMW and Mercedes. Volvo is well below the Japanese brands.

In Europe, VW is making itself into a luxury brand well above Volvo. SEAT takes the old VW entry-level position.



To: Bill who wrote (121822)1/23/2001 4:11:18 PM
From: Zoltan!  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 769670
 
Here's where VW is going:

2002 D1 (Large car)
Setting their sights directly on Mercedes and BMW in the high-performance luxury sedan market, the D1 will be Volkswagen's most ambitious vehicle project ever. With a price tag around $70,000, the D1 will feature a V12 engine, 19-inch wheels, xenon headlights with neon signals, and a luxurious interior intended to supercede even the S-Class in material quality and amenities.
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