VW faces big test of dealer faith...

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http://www.autonews.com/article/20160328/RETAIL06/303289925?template=mobile

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"The next chapter in Volkswagen's American story may have a lot to do with what transpires this weekend in a Las Vegas hotel ballroom.

It's where senior VW executives will face a gathering of dealers who have been stewing for years over unfulfilled ambitions, red ink and broken promises. They will try to make the case that they can rebuild the battered brand and justify the $1 billion dealers have invested in it over the past 10 years.

It may be their last shot..."
 
Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet
I don't like 'em, but I see a lot of dealer plated brand new VW's running around town...


For some strange reason lots of people in the US like to hate
VW, even though today they make cars that are on par in reliability with the better asian makes, and have better driving dynamics and competitive prices, and unlike Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM Chrysler, their
diesel emissions debacle hasn't actually killed anyone.

VW will be in the USA for a long time to come....not going anywhere no matter what the competition would like to believe. LOL
 
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet
I don't like 'em, but I see a lot of dealer plated brand new VW's running around town...


For some strange reason lots of people in the US like to hate
VW, even though today they make cars that are on par in reliability with the better asian makes, and have better driving dynamics and competitive prices, and unlike Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM Chrysler, their
diesel emissions debacle hasn't actually killed anyone.

VW will be in the USA for a long time to come....not going anywhere no matter what the competition would like to believe. LOL



Competition?! LOL, their dealerships don't even trust them.
 
Originally Posted By: HM12460
I don't think VW is going to make it here. If they do not make it here, will they be alive at all a few years from now?


VW Group is (sometimes) the largest automaker on the planet and currently sells over 10 million vehicles annually. You really think they are going to disappear in a few years?
 
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Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet
I don't like 'em, but I see a lot of dealer plated brand new VW's running around town...


For some strange reason lots of people in the US like to hate
VW, even though today they make cars that are on par in reliability with the better asian makes, and have better driving dynamics and competitive prices, and unlike Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM Chrysler, their
diesel emissions debacle hasn't actually killed anyone.

VW will be in the USA for a long time to come....not going anywhere no matter what the competition would like to believe. LOL


While vw will be around they will have closed franchises and won't gain back the 25% sales loss with tdi products. I concur the compact Jetta /golf / sportwagen and Tiguan are competitive. However the Passat and lack of any other decent SUV offerings they will languish. VW cannot figure out the US market and likely won't in the 5 years.
 
Originally Posted By: Trav
They sure will, the US is slowly becoming a second tier market.


http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/04/19/vw-coupe-china-market-us-show/26011629/

http://www.best-selling-cars.com/china/2014-full-year-china-worldwide-german-luxury-car-sales/


This is absolutely true, I'd say the US ranks as a developing third world country when it comes to the passenger vehicle market.

Look at all the interesting products other countries get that we will never see, even though in many cases they surpass what is currently on the market here.

But I think VW will stay in the US market for the sake of pride, if nothing else. When you consider that the Toyota Camry, Ford F-150 Toyota Corolla and a bunch of bloated CUV/SUV are the biggest sellers why bother making too much of an effort.
 
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My opinion? They will remain in the US. But their driving dynamic mantle has been taken over by Mazda, and endearing quirkiness, by Subaru. They need to reestablish a niche and not worry about outselling Toyota at Toyota's game.
 
Originally Posted By: GiveMeAVowel
Originally Posted By: sasilverbullet
I don't like 'em, but I see a lot of dealer plated brand new VW's running around town...


For some strange reason lots of people in the US like to hate VW, even though today they make cars that are on par in reliability with the better Asian makes, and have better driving dynamics and competitive prices, and unlike Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM Chrysler, their diesel emissions debacle hasn't actually killed anyone.

VW will be in the USA for a long time to come....not going anywhere no matter what the competition would like to believe. LOL

The main problem was VW intentionally violates the emission laws of US and other countries.
 
"This Is the Best Car You Can Buy for $20,000
The new Volkswagen Golf TSI drives like an Audi in disguise—and comes in at less than 20 grand."

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/a11340/this-is-the-best-car-you-can-buy-for-20k-17225062/

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2015-volkswagen-golf-is-the-motor-trend-car-of-the-year/

10 best, 10 years in a row
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/volkswagen-golf-gti-golf-r-2016-10best-cars-feature



The Golf can and should carry the VW brand.
I'm a very scrupulous buyer and bought in. Although, it was due to dieselgate, because I would not have purchased it, without the huge discount. Ironically I would not own a VW, if not for their scandal.
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Originally Posted By: Trav
They sure will, the US is slowly becoming a second tier market.


http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/04/19/vw-coupe-china-market-us-show/26011629/

http://www.best-selling-cars.com/china/2014-full-year-china-worldwide-german-luxury-car-sales/


Excellent read.

VAG is the top selling automaker in Europe - be it VW, SEAT or Skoda the masses can afford or Audi, Bentley et al. With that and two huge joint ventures in China, do you seriously think they'll "disappear"?

Also where reliability's concerned, Skodas are in the UK are what the Crown Vic once was in the U.S. - especially if they're diesels. They make solid, durable cars. Heck, it's been easier for me to change a timing belt on a VW than a Toyota.

Their driving dynamics have been taken over by Mazda and Subaru? That's just an opinion, and IMHO, VW's brakes are the best you'll get in a stock vehicle that's not sport/track orientated.
 
Originally Posted By: 5170
The replacement technology is supposed to be the e-golf. Well...

Volkswagen recalls 5,600 U.S. electric vehicles for stalling issue

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSL2N17012V

Every single one sold in the US. Recalled.




Makes sense. Porsche couldn't make a deisel electric tank work for Hitler so why would their electric cars work now?
 
Originally Posted By: 5170
Competition?! LOL, their dealerships don't even trust them.

Honestly, it looks good on them. Over the past many years, VW/Audi dealers have been some of the most inept in serving their customers and the VW/Audi brand.

VW/Audi will carry on. This is making a mountain out of a molehill. I'd still trust GM, despite the fact that they've never mastered the basics of the ignition key and have used substandard systems since 1967. And I'd still trust VW/Audi.

If Vowel thinks the situation is pretty straightforward and easy to understand with no intricate conspiracy theories, it's clear you can go buy a VW or Audi tomorrow without any concerns.
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