Comments on: Volkswagen GX3 headed for production; Lotus connection? http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:05:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jim http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7221 Jim Thu, 16 Mar 2006 13:21:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7221 Given that a Honda Goldwing sells for about $18k ... and a trike mod could add another $6k; this might be the next move for geezer bikers too. Add heated seats and plenty of storage and you've got a segment killer. It's would be nice to see VW break the Me-Too'ism that goes for creativity in the auto biz. jim Given that a Honda Goldwing sells for about $18k … and a trike mod could add another $6k; this might be the next move for geezer bikers too. Add heated seats and plenty of storage and you’ve got a segment killer.

It’s would be nice to see VW break the Me-Too’ism that goes for creativity in the auto biz.

jim

]]> By: Kevin Eckhart http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7205 Kevin Eckhart Thu, 16 Mar 2006 07:20:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7205 Guys guys...the training wheels are for testing tip limits when pushed to the edge. They won't exist in any production model. No, I don't know of anyone taking deposits as of yet as VW has not committed to production, although I think that may be what they are about to do. I have been compiling a list of those interested by way of www.vwvortex.com and have forwarded the list on a regular basis to the Moonraker team (the VW group responsible for the GX3). They are adding that list to their own database. At some point they will contact those in the database for what we all are hoping is good news and a production date. If you would like to be included, my email address is kevine@santabarbaravw.com Email me your name and address. I will send you a copy of the GX3 Press release CD at no cost to you. Your name and address will be forwarded to the Moonraker team and be added to the database of people interested in the GX3. Kevin Eckhart Dealer Principal Santa Barbara Volkswagen Santa Barbara, California Guys guys…the training wheels are for testing tip limits when pushed to the edge. They won’t exist in any production model.

No, I don’t know of anyone taking deposits as of yet as VW has not committed to production, although I think that may be what they are about to do.

I have been compiling a list of those interested by way of http://www.vwvortex.com and have forwarded the list on a regular basis to the Moonraker team (the VW group responsible for the GX3). They are adding that list to their own database. At some point they will contact those in the database for what we all are hoping is good news and a production date.

If you would like to be included, my email address is

kevine@santabarbaravw.com

Email me your name and address. I will send you a copy of the GX3 Press release CD at no cost to you. Your name and address will be forwarded to the Moonraker team and
be added to the database of people interested in the GX3.

Kevin Eckhart
Dealer Principal
Santa Barbara Volkswagen
Santa Barbara, California

]]> By: digitalzombie http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7193 digitalzombie Thu, 16 Mar 2006 04:00:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7193 yeah i noticed the weird wheels too. i think it's for anti rolling? I'm guessing it's a hybrid between a motor cycle and an automobile so they have to balance that car like a bicycle? yeah i noticed the weird wheels too. i think it’s for anti rolling? I’m guessing it’s a hybrid between a motor cycle and an automobile so they have to balance that car like a bicycle?

]]> By: Nuno http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7172 Nuno Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:45:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7172 I would love to try driving one of those. LOL, I didn't notice the training wheels. I would love to try driving one of those. LOL, I didn’t notice the training wheels.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7160 Jordan Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:34:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7160 look closely. it's got training wheels. look closely. it’s got training wheels.

]]> By: digitalzombie http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7148 digitalzombie Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:13:25 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7148 it reminds me of the chrysler prowler. They stop makign the damn car cuz the crash test rating was horrible. I wonder if this car can do better. it reminds me of the chrysler prowler. They stop makign the damn car cuz the crash test rating was horrible. I wonder if this car can do better.

]]> By: Sean http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7126 Sean Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:29:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7126 Are the dealers in US taking orders for these yet? Are the dealers in US taking orders for these yet?

]]> By: Adam http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7123 Adam Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:11:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7123 If this is actually built and sold for under $20,000 I will buy one. NO doubt. Similar to a Caterham but with a very reasonable price and a good dealership network to service it. If this is actually built and sold for under $20,000 I will buy one. NO doubt. Similar to a Caterham but with a very reasonable price and a good dealership network to service it.

]]> By: KissMyX http://www.leftlanenews.com/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection.html/comment-page-1#comment-7120 KissMyX Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:02:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/15/volkswagen-gx3-headed-for-production-lotus-connection/#comment-7120 looks like a lot of fun to drive :) looks like a lot of fun to drive :)

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