Scirocco stuff on the vortex....?

[greg.rocco at gmail.com (Greg Pallett)]

*The New Volkswagen Scirocco: Est. $16,750* 

Put down the checkbook. This is a concept by the Institute of Corbidian 
Automotive Technology, not Volkswagen. 


Recently I have been reading a lot about the failed release of the MK5 Jetta 
and the sliding Volkswagen sale across the board. Many now attribute the 
general decline to a lack of thrilling models, dated cars and the lost o 
popularity with the "New Beetle". The NB grabbed America's attention like no 
other car back in 1998. It was retro, it was cool, it was fairly inexpensive 
and it was safe. It was the new car to have, college kids, soccer moms and 
yuppie professionals alike wanted it because of its cheerful styling and 
because it reminded them so much of the Bugs they once owned back in the 
1960's . 

Th novelty is worn off and now we drool at the new Mustang for our youthful 
reminisces. Sales are down and the new Jetta simply does not scream "I STAND 
OUT! LOOK AT ME!" It certainly has "grown up"; right into a market Toyota is 
trying to get out of. Volkswagen once commanded the most loyal, and the 
youngest automotive customer basis in the country. Toyota changed its tone 
realizing it needed young buyers to find them trendy and fun other wise they 
will not have a strong future, enter Scion. Volkswagen is doing the 
opposite, they are trying to cling to that ground of buyers who are now in 
their 30's and 40's blowing off the youth looking for something hip, popular 
and fairly inexpensive. 

Let me introduce to you the future of Volkswagen... the savior, the *
Scirocco.*
Unlike the up-scaled Corrado, the general public remembers the Sirocco and 
they remember if fondly. It was "fast", fun, "inexpensive" and certainly 
stylish. To save VW this car will need to be a few things and not be some 
others. First throw out that silly notion most of you have about a 350hp 
turbocharged RWD 350Z fighter. This car needs to be cheap to attract younger 
buyers, and the original was not RWD. VW is simply not a RWD company and we 
want the car to appeal across the board, so no balls-to-the-wall stuff here. 


The car will look nearly identical to the original. Obviously it will weigh 
more, use heavier sheet metal and most likely will be overall larger. 
Interior will need to be changed around with better/bigger seats and what 
not, however the looks will be their. This will attract older adults who 
either owned a Scirocco or remember them being popular and on the roads. It 
will rekindle their youthful passion much the same way the New Beetle and 
New Mustang does. 

Price will be low. Styling crisp, retro and cool. This will attract younger 
buys who will also shop around for Scions tCs, Civic coupes and Ford Foci. 
The car will either be based on the Mk4 chassis (if it can take the new 
power trains) or MK5 chassis. This will save money, development cost and 
allow it to be built in Mexico/Brazil. 

Target base price $16,750-17,500 (right at you Scion) 


  *Quote ?* 
New Scirocco 

Package Name: "Scirocco Classic" (base)
Price: Est.: 16,750 

Engine: I5, 2.5L 150hp
Trans: 5spd
Equip: Minimal, 16" steelies, antilock brakes, all disk brakes, dual 
airbags, A/C, 6-speaker stereo with mp3 CD player. Upholstery will be PLAID 
to help with the "retro" look, crank windows. 
Options: 6spd automatic $1,100 (that's it) 

Notes: The car will be focused on superior handling compared to the 
competition, rather then speed, suspension will be a bit rough. This car 
will have minimal mark up and a no haggle price. This is what pure 
enthusiasts or the cheap skates will buy. 
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Package Name: "Scirocco GTI" (sports)
Price: Add $2,600 

Engine: I4, 2.0L Turbo, 200hp
Trans: 6spd manual
Equip: Car gains 16" alloy wheels with better tires. Upholster is now a 
choice of three "sport's cloths", Black on black, Black with blue inserts, 
or Black with read stitching. Suspension will be upgraded. Leather wrapped 
steering wheel, leather shift boot. Traction control. 
Options: 6spd DSG $1,200, power + sunroof $1,300, Sound system $900
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Package Name : "Sirocco GLX" (luxury)
Price: Add $3500 

Engine: I5, 2.5L 150hp
Trans: 5spd
Equip: 17" rims. Leather interior, leather steering wheel, leather shift 
boot. 8-way speakers, 6cd, in dash changer. Power everything, sunroof. 
Options: 6spd automatic
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Package Name: "Scirocco TT (touring turbo" (top of the line) 

Price: 7,400
Engine: I4, 2.0L Turbo, 200hp
Trans: 6spd manual
Equip: 17" rims. Leather interior, leather steering wheel, leather shift 
boot. 8-way speakers, 6cd, in dash changer. Power everything, sunroof. 
- note, suspension is softer then the GTI though
Options: 6spd DSG, and all your other luxury stuff, DVD Navi et al. 


Well you get the idea. Basic car is dirt cheap, but star throwing in the 
stuff people want it and prices right up to 25,000. 

Also VW would/should then offer dealer install parts. This will make dealers 
happy because of the high mark up. Exhaust for 900, gauges for 1,000, fancy 
brushed aluminum pieces, carbon fiber? short shift, BBS rims, lowering 
springs et al. 
All of which can get tossed on your financing so you don't even know what 
your paying. 


I'm sure many of you think I'm an idiot for posting this. I don't. I hope to 
make a refined and polished version to just spam VW with by email and slug 
mail, maybe someone will get a hit. I figure its time to start "pushing on 
the hammer to trigger the brain"
  It's a great idea! Someone has thought this out well..
  Greg

-- 
I'm all about doing monstrously stupid things against
my better judgement.
-Anson

Jesus man!
Can't you do better than this???
Doesn't your car need an oil change or something
-Dan Bubb to Mike Smith