On Sun, 13 Jul 2003 17:53:55 -0400, "tomk" <no@mail.com> wrote:

>how bout VWs latest. thats a sexy SUV
>
Nice looking SUV both outside and inside.
A few thoughts.
The Good:
Designed in conjunction with Porsche.

Has the wonderful Porsche Tiptronic auto.

Interior reminds me of a Range Rover.

The Picky and the Bad .
You have to get the V8 to get most of the neat options.

Price can run up real fast.

If I read the option list correctly you can't get wood trim with the
V6. I like wood.

VW's quality record is abysmal. J.D. Powers rankings just came out
for 2003. VW is ranked 5th from last in dependability. Beating only
KIA, Land Rover, Daewoo, and Sazuki(?).

Seats on the V6 are Leatherette. Excuse me, Vinel Seats by any other
name is still vinel seats!

Who makes the AWD system? VW has no history of 4WD/AWD.

It is the first year of the car. In general, but with exceptions,
Japanese cars are kept 6mo to 1yr at home to workout problems.