4373jml@homxb.UUCP (J.LISS) (02/22/85)
In defense of VW: Lately there has been quite a lot written about poor
quality vw's vs. great quality Jap. cars. Well I recently purchased
an 85 Quantum wagon based on the following comparision table:
(comparing the VW Quantum with the Toyota Cressida Wagon and Datsun
Maxima Wagon).
ITEM VW JAP.
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price below list above list
base price much lower base price much lower
mileage high 20s-30s teens
availabilty immediately 6-12 weeks
5speed yes no
power junk no yes
(window, mirrors, seats, locks, etc.)
interior room VW had more (more than peugot, and volvo too)
cargo room more than JAP. wagons
warranty 2yr unlimited mileage (1 yr 12K ?)
seats (comfort) very - hard, comfortable too soft
although this is my opinion, I just had a lamenectomy and the VW seats
are the only ones that didn't hurt my back.
The bottom line is that I'm very happy, maybe I made a mistake, but all
the pieces fit and I like the car.
jonathan m. liss 201-9496686