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Default Volkswagens (was Rethinking "Made in China")

Nonny wrote:
According to the book, "Small Wonder," the beetle was designed by Dr.
Porsche and the basic design was so good that only refinements were made
over its long manufacturing run. IMHO, if there's any secret to VW's
beetle, it was that they got lots and lots of feedback from owners
bringing the car in with the little glitches. If there was consistency
to a glitch, like a door handle that kept breaking, VW would design a
new and improved one and start using them. The product was continually
refined and improved, within the limitations of the basic design or
concept.

I had an '71 Super Beetle and felt it was an excellent car if you
overlooked the lack of heat in IN/MI winters. grin


I thought there was a gasoline burning heater option for cold climate
VW Bugs.

TDD