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Old 06-26-2009, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by pdoel View Post

But still, the truth is, the NB MUST be moved to an updated platform or it's dead. VW basis many models on a platform (the MKIV, MKV platforms support the Golf, Jetta, GTI, TT, NB, A3). It's not cost efficient to keep one model behind. Any government mandated changes, whether it's safety, gas mileage, etc., would require serious changes to a platform that is no longer in development. Why would VW want to put money into a platform that's basically dead and completely outdated?
Well pete, iirc, the nb isn't the only mk4 left. Don't forget about the City Golf and Jetta. There are probably others too like the Touran we don't (BUT SHOULD) get here. But eventually, they all will get changed.
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