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Replying to: m6user (Aug 29, 2008 12:38 pm) http://www.vw.com/vwbuzz/browse/en/us/detail/Volkswagen_Group_of_America_announc- es_it_will_produce_cars_in_Chattanooga/219 "Initial production capacity for the facility is anticipated to be 150,000 vehicles, including a new midsize sedan designed specifically for the North American market." Looks like fact to me.
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Replying to: m6user (Aug 29, 2008 7:45 am) Go to cars.com and enter in a search for zip code "06804" and a search within a 50 mile radius. You will see what I'm talking about. These stinkin Mazda6's (2007's) start at $17,000. There are a bunch around $16,000. Now, if you ask me, that is just NUTS! I don't think they are worth that, however, around here, they do all the money! Now, as I've said, I do go to the auctions and see what these cars demand. Again, NUTS! I don't buy them because if I did, I would have to charge $17,000 just to turn a small profit. Another reason is a customer will always ask "what does a new one go for?"...then they find out you can get a new one for $17,000-$19,000 with incentives and discounts. That is why I don't buy them. Believe me, I wish I could. The demand for pre-owned Mazda6's in my area is HUGE!! I tell my customers straight up that they are too much to buy used, so I don't buy them. It's even worse with the Mazda3's. They go for even more money. So, when you say your friend bought a 2006 Mazda3 s for $14,000, I would say that is a bargain in this area. Again, just NUTS!!!!  Just kidding Aviboy! You're lucky I have think skin! 
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Replying to: moveover (Aug 29, 2008 1:13 pm) But I just was wondering if you knew for a fact that they were going to make it bigger and softer(and bigger and softer than what---the Passat?) or were just making an assumption.
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Replying to: m6user (Aug 29, 2008 1:30 pm) Do not know it for a fact, but do know for a fact that the average American is larger (weight wise) than the average European. So for an average American to sit comfortably in a car seat it would need to be bigger and heavier. I have a feeling it will be closer in size to the Skoda Superb. Don't forget VW never did bring the SWB and smaller engined Phaeton to the US and did have Chrysler build their Minivan instead of using their own European Sharan Van http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/112_0805_2009_skoda_superb_first_driv- - - e/index.html
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 29, 2008 1:27 pm)  Also, what does "pblt" mean or the symbol you used.... . I don't text so I may be out of it. Like I said, we need to buy a bunch in Chicago and sell them in your market! You're right. Those numbers are CRAZY.
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Replying to: moveover (Aug 29, 2008 1:44 pm) I haven't any inkling if VW will bloat or bastardize the handling or feel of their cars but I hope not. I think it would be a mistake for them. However, if they could work out some of the well known kinks with their electrical systems by building them here it would be nice.
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Replying to: m6user (Aug 29, 2008 2:20 pm) Btw, our 08 Mazda6 replaced a 2004.5 VW Passat. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 29, 2008 1:27 pm) 
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Replying to: m6user (Aug 29, 2008 2:20 pm) 
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Replying to: backy (Aug 29, 2008 5:57 pm) . It seems Car&Driver doesn't agree with MT. They had the Sonata in 4th place (behind 1st Accord, 2nd Altima, and 3rd Malibu).
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