1974 Volkswagen Thing on 2040-cars
Dallas, Texas, United States
Send me questions at : GaryHolmeshle64ny5bs@yahoo.com 1974 VW Thing no reserve !!!!!!!!!! Look around, you won't find one in thisCondition for less. Be the only one in your city to own a rare classic likethis. Everyone looks at this car everywhere I take it, hardly anyone even knowswhat it is. The VW THING was only imported to the United States for 2 years…1973 and 1974 and that’s it! I have had this car for a little over a yearand the clear Texas Title is in my name. All the gears work on the transmissionand the Odometer is showing 55K miles. The steering is tight thanks to all thenew parts and the car riding on 4 new tires. The engine is a 1600 single portwith dual relief that starts and idles properly. This car starts, runs, drivesand stops, with great response and pep for a VW. The entire Brake system wasreplaced. Seats are correct style new seat covers on all seats and new paddingin front seats. Front seats are also thing only original seats. Wheels are thehard to find, original and correct 14 inch wide five smoothies with the correctoffset that have been sanded and painted factory silver and have brand new tireson them and brand new hubcaps. The typical floor rust was in one spot in thebattery tray that has been cut out and been replaced with 20 gauge steel weldedin. This car will be a great daily driver. The horn, 2 speed wipers, turnsignals, hazards, brake lights, bright and dim headlights lights all work. Oilpressure and alternator light both work. Car also has an aftermarket
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VW launches special edition Touareg X
Tue, 03 Dec 2013Volkswagen is no stranger to special editions, but its Touareg SUV has remained largely unspecial in terms of exclusive trims or unique packages. That's changed with the announcement of the Touareg X, a 1,000-unit run based on the V6 TDI Lux trim - mid-range diesel model, between the navigation-equipped TDI Sport and the TDI R-Line.
The already special Touareg gets 19-inch "Moab" wheels, LED taillights (to go along with its LED DRLs) and "Touareg X" badging, while all 1,000 units will be painted Moonlight Blue Pearl. Tweaks in the cabin are equally light, with a black-on-black-on-black color scheme dominating - black Vienna leather, a black headliner and piano black trim. Aluminum bits make an appearance in the form of the door sills and pedals, although that's about it.
Other than those few aesthetic tweaks, the Touareg X is equipped largely like the Touareg Lux on which it's based. That means navigation, a panoramic sunroof, power seats, LED running lights, dual-zone air conditioning and heated power seats, among other tech pieces. Pricing starts at $56,170, making for a slight bump of $1,195 over the standard Touareg Lux.
J.D. Power customer survey of dealers counts Cadillac, Buick as big winners
Mon, 14 Apr 2014Cadillac and Buick have taken the trophies in J.D. Power's latest Customer Service Index Study examining satisfaction with dealer service. Surveying more than 90,000 owners and lessees of 2009-2013 model-year cars, the study found that those with pre-paid maintenance packages were ten percent more likely to buy their next car from the same brand.
Dealer satisfaction scores have improved overall, Cadillac nabbed the luxury segment ahead of Audi and Lexus, taking the crown that Lexus held last year. Buick keeps the mass-market dealer satisfaction win in the family, finishing ahead of Volkswagen and last year's winner GMC. The study also found that service department use of tablets increased customer satisfaction, as did "best practices" like "providing helpful advice." Who knew?
You can find details on those and more findings in the press release below.
VW makes $23K on every Porsche sold, more than Bentley or Lamborghini
Fri, 14 Mar 2014It's a good time to be in the luxury car business. In Volkswagen Group's financial report for the 2013 fiscal year, it is revealed that that Porsche enjoyed an operating margin of 18 percent. That means the Stuttgart brand made on average about $23,200 per car sold, according to BusinessWeek. Bentley wasn't far behind, and Audi (which was combined with Lamborghini) posted a 10.1 percent margin. This compares to only around 2.9 percent for the Volkswagen brand.
"Luxury brands are on fire," said Dave Sullivan, an industry analyst at AutoPacific. He said that the average profit margin is between six and eight percent. Brands like Porsche and Bentley have the benefit of competing in rarefied markets. Buyers looking at one their vehicles have fewer models to shop against and don't care as much about price. They can also charge more for options, which further boosts income, according to BusinessWeek.
In a way, we should be more impressed by the continued success from Audi. Its models generally have direct competitors in every segment from the other premium automakers. Plus, their buyers aren't the captains of industry who are shopping for a Bentley. Still, the Four Rings is leading rivals in sales so far this year.