Quote of the Day

"Klaus Schmoll" (klausschmoll) 03/19/2014 at 18:17 • Filed to: None

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"The worm has to taste good to the fish, not the fisherman." - Bernd Osterloh, head of VW works council on not meeting their targets on the American market

I take it as a sign that they realized that their idea of decontented US-only models was a bad one, as far as ideas go???? No more Camry-fighting US Passat and Jetta, but the real deal for you guys? Interpret this at at your own free will!

Found this in the ADAC newsletter. And yes, I am still a member despite the ongoing scandal. I got my membership fee's worth of towing and roadside assistance with various vehicles over the years. ;)

For those not familiar with the scandal: They made up some worthless "Car of the Year" like trophy and rigged the vote Soviet-style. It got so bad that the "winning" manufacturers returned their trophies. It also cast a dark shadow on other consumer advice they do. Tires, batteries, child seats? Winner paid for by Big Money?

EL_ULY > Klaus Schmoll 03/19/2014 at 18:19

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so... more FWD cars with rear drum brakes even though you REALLY want a RWD halo or RWD sedans? Quote makes sense :]

Party-vi > Klaus Schmoll 03/19/2014 at 18:20

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The quote sounds like "yeah, we had no idea what the US market wants".

Klaus Schmoll > Party-vi 03/19/2014 at 18:29

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Yep, seems like a "trial and error" effort.

Klaus Schmoll > EL_ULY 03/19/2014 at 18:31

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Now that is just wishful thinking! Euro Passat wagon for you, maybe?

dogisbadob > Klaus Schmoll 03/19/2014 at 18:35

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So that's why I can't catch any sharks with my Lindt chocolate bunny!

No really though, VW, you know what tastes good to American "fish"? RELIABILITY!!!!

If the 3rd-gen Camry looked like an Aztek, nobody would care.

VW's were bad enough before, and cheapening them just made it that much worse. They took out a bunch of shit that other cars in its class still had.

EL_ULY > Klaus Schmoll 03/19/2014 at 18:36

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I have an A6 Avant Quattro :]

old version though