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91 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 8:16 PM
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Replying to: kyfdx (May 20, 2009 4:05 am) Reliability appears to correlate with where it is BUILT, not where it was designed. Take odyssey for instance, its reliability went to toilet since it was built in USA, instead of Japan. i think all vans of all brand are now built in USA. So, i would expect the reliability at par with all vans built in USA, and that includes the popular odyssey and sienna, T&C, etc.
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Replying to: krisofseattle (May 20, 2009 12:15 pm) But, my point was... It's a virtual twin of the Chrysler minivan, made in the same Chrysler plant, by Chrysler.. That's why I said to expect similar quality/reliability.. to the Chrysler.. Seems like that's the obvious comparison... at least, to me.. 
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i bought the van with a funny name because it's a Volkswagen. And that is the primary reason. I always admired German brands (even more so than the Japanese). I am a baby boomer and still have a sense of nostalgia over the old Volkswagen. Sorry, but i don't have much faith in American engineering any more. And i am an American engineer. If the car starts to break down, i will get rid of it, and blame it on Volkswagen. The badge gets the pride and the blame (both).
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Replying to: krisofseattle (May 20, 2009 8:22 pm) I'm not bashing your purschase and I think the Routan is a great vehicle.
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Replying to: alman08 (May 20, 2009 9:03 pm) Thanks for the humor... |
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It was just a response to the other member on comparing quality/reliability. Heck... Chrysler practically invented the minivan.. I sure can't imagine VW re-badging an Asian competitor's van...  I think they did a nice job with it. 
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i read plenty of people who don't like routan - but these people i bet never drove one, or even seen a real one. i don't care. to me, it's only a van and my wife drives it mostly. Can i drive a Volkswagen for a change and not have these VW purist calling it basically a fake? i guess not - a protestant in a catholic church?.... just not "pure" enough.
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this topic maybe covered elsewhere... i just noticed the steering column is not aligned with the dash board. So, the steering wheel seems (even though it's not) off-center because it is aligned to the column. Does anyone else have this situation? it may be a simple adjustment under the dash. It's minor, but it still bothers a precision engineer like me. |
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Replying to: krisofseattle (May 21, 2009 8:16 am) A Routan is an AMERICAN van with upgraded interior parts and suspension parts by the GERMAN. From the drivetrains to the chassis, it's all AMERICAN. How many vans in the American market are built 100% in Japan and Germany? A Dodge Sprinter is 100% German. A Nissan Cube (a mini minivan) is all Japanese. A Mazda 5 is all Japanese... |
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"I was bashing YOU, mr. ENGINEER." i consider personal attacks to be inappropriate behavior in this forum. Hope this helps. "A Routan is an AMERICAN van" i think the engineers at Volkswagen would disagree with you. |
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