[asphaltgambler]

A few years back I worked for VW. When the cars first hit the dealers VWAG tried to price the both models competetively between the BMW and 'Benz. A serious argument ensued betwen VW and VWAG over pricing to the point that the all the initial delivered cars were picked back up and returned for sticker invoice pricing "adjustment"

Seems VWAG pricing was more realistic in the US market but VW parent Co claimed that they would loose $$ on every car even if it sold for full invoice as delivered. It was 6 more weeks until the cars were all re-delivered to the dealers with the "new" price adjustment.

There were a few sold, a LOT of tire kickers / curiosity seekers. May ahve been a great car but the rest of VW's Line was sorely lacking in reliability and dealer / warranty customer satisfaction.