[SuperRSi]

"So, some air-cooled fans won't buy a water-cooled car of the same heritage because of this? Why should Volkswagen care? It's not they want anyone alienated from their products. Heck, there are people who wouldn't own a VW because of the Hitler connection, even though no Volkswagen was ever built when Hitler was alive."

Forgot this response..

Why should they care? Perhaps because when you have a built-in fan base of MILLIONS, one should nurture them and urge them to help you while you help them. Why do you think GM pays so much attention to the owners of old GTO's, SS's, etc? Because they know their fans do not usually drive these to work and would not be seen dead in another brand vehicle. And get ready for the Chevy Power Tour next year...

And Hell there are people that won't buy Anything German because of the Hitler connection. Not something the manufacturers can do anything about now is there?

They need us and we need them. Capitalism is grand.

Thanks,

Randy