Re: Volvo AWD v VW - reply

["Lucas, Brent-Operations Analys" <lucasbl@Maritz.com>]

>From: Derek Daily <ddaily@SMTPGW.MITSUICOMTEK.COM>
>Date: Tue, 28 Jan 1997 09:33:50 -0800
>Subject: Volvo AWD v VW - reply

>As typical, VW will be reintroducing the Synchro here in the next two
>years.  Hmmm, just about the time more and more people are realizing
>the SUV's are not city drivers and begin putting their money back
>into sedans, etc...
>If they play their cards right, VW will be able to have an excuse to
>get out of the AWD market with the (false) reasoning of low demand
>after only 3-4 model years _AGAIN_.

I believe the opposite will happen...people will learn to love the
virtues of AWD, but learn to hate the poor handing, ride, and gas
mileage afforded by their behemoth SUV.  Therefore they WILL want to
switch back to a sedan, albeit to one with AWD.  (BTDT)  This bodes well
not only for VW, but also for Audi, Subaru, and soon Volvo as well.  I
believe this is already somewhat evident by the high sales of the A4 and
the Subaru Legacy Outback.

Just my .02 ....

Brent Lucas
'96 subaru legacy outback
'95 nissan 200sx se-r
(previous owner of a  '94 Nissan Pathfinder LE)