Comments on: Volkswagen developing low-cost cars http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sat, 26 May 2012 02:41:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: superman http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81768 superman Wed, 11 Apr 2007 15:00:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81768 VW could do with a Base buget car ala Logan. Their in-hse "budget" brand Skoda has steadily gone higher up market than when they took over. VW could do with a Base buget car ala Logan. Their in-hse "budget" brand Skoda has steadily gone higher up market than when they took over.

]]> By: tokmoh http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81760 tokmoh Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:12:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81760 Paul, I don't think it's fair to compare UK n Europe price, cuz Blair oso tax their car a lot compare to other European countries, bt nt as crazy as ours la of course. I realised this when I remember the E-class starts from RM130k (price in Germany), bt when arrive in UK, the cheapest lineup starts from........definitely above 20k pounds (roughly >RM140k) I suppose. Paul, I don't think it's fair to compare UK n Europe price, cuz Blair oso tax their car a lot compare to other European countries, bt nt as crazy as ours la of course. I realised this when I remember the E-class starts from RM130k (price in Germany), bt when arrive in UK, the cheapest lineup starts from……..definitely above 20k pounds (roughly >RM140k) I suppose.

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81629 mystvearn Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:42:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81629 When P1 going to surrender to VW? talks and talks going on forever now... When P1 going to surrender to VW? talks and talks going on forever now…

]]> By: Jeffrey1977 http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81535 Jeffrey1977 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:26:33 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81535 Omg, even German design cars are cheaper than P1. I admit I have to give up liau. Use to be Proton supporter. But haiya, what to do. Give up..... Omg, even German design cars are cheaper than P1. I admit I have to give up liau.

Use to be Proton supporter. But haiya, what to do. Give up…..

]]> By: abe http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81513 abe Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:53:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81513 >>> isware replacement model equal savvy sedan or gen.2 with extended rear boot Proton , where is your aluminium chasis MPV ?!!??? without MPV model from proton Proton is going to bancrupt laa.. proton dealers=proton edar now are allow to sell other brand.. mahu memalukan proton saja. now our pm main tarik tali with VW guys. All this aaa main wayang sahaja maa and Syed zainal just a boneka only ..hahaha >>> isware replacement model equal savvy sedan

or

gen.2 with extended rear boot

Proton , where is your aluminium chasis MPV ?!!???

without MPV model from proton

Proton is going to bancrupt laa..

proton dealers=proton edar now are allow to sell other brand.. mahu memalukan proton saja. now our pm main tarik tali with VW guys. All this aaa main wayang sahaja maa and Syed zainal just a boneka only ..hahaha

]]> By: kei9 http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81498 kei9 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:01:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81498 paul, do u have some information about the iswara replacement model? paul, do u have some information about the iswara replacement model?

]]> By: 4G63T DSM http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81497 4G63T DSM Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:51:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81497 Malaysians will have to wait quite a bit before they are going to see VW technology on Protons (assuming the deal will go though). VW or any manufacturer is just not going to get rid of the GEN2, Satria, Savvy any time soon, as substantial investements have alreay been sunk into development of these cars. My guess is instead of just making new cars and canibalize inside sales of current models, VW will probably first use the access production capacity to build models for export. Malaysians will have to wait quite a bit before they are going to see VW technology on Protons (assuming the deal will go though).

VW or any manufacturer is just not going to get rid of the GEN2, Satria, Savvy any time soon, as substantial investements have alreay been sunk into development of these cars.

My guess is instead of just making new cars and canibalize inside sales of current models, VW will probably first use the access production capacity to build models for export.

]]> By: armandd http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81496 armandd Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:45:06 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81496 any pics of Iswara Replacement paul? any pics of Iswara Replacement paul?

]]> By: moby http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81476 moby Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:44:39 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81476 Give Proton a chance? Then who is giving us, the people of Malaysia, a chance? Its been 10 years, NO. 20+ years and still the same. If I could sue the gov for breaching my rights as a citizen of Malaysia to live a more fulfilling life, I would! When I was in my teenage years, I was confident that Malaysia could reach the status of a developed country by 2020. But I lost that faith and now am wondering, whether my children will also be complaining about the same thing. Complains after complains. But I am still 'faithful' to my old Iswara! Give Proton a chance? Then who is giving us, the people of Malaysia, a chance? Its been 10 years, NO. 20+ years and still the same. If I could sue the gov for breaching my rights as a citizen of Malaysia to live a more fulfilling life, I would!

When I was in my teenage years, I was confident that Malaysia could reach the status of a developed country by 2020. But I lost that faith and now am wondering, whether my children will also be complaining about the same thing.

Complains after complains. But I am still 'faithful' to my old Iswara!

]]> By: 20v_ke35 http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81451 20v_ke35 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:45:10 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81451 "....the Iswara Replacement Model is already being developed without external technology and platform sourcing, and prototypes have already been shown to Malaysian journalists.." Any one want to share the pictures???? Come on guys, give Proton a chances.. "….the Iswara Replacement Model is already being developed without external technology and platform sourcing, and prototypes have already been shown to Malaysian journalists.."

Any one want to share the pictures???? Come on guys, give Proton a chances..

]]> By: aesthari http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81433 aesthari Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:41:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81433 Iswara replacement model, no external technology and platform sourcing? Ahahaha, we already know full well where this is heading. Yea, right, the dumps. Iswara replacement model, no external technology and platform sourcing? Ahahaha, we already know full well where this is heading. Yea, right, the dumps.

]]> By: BrakeFader http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81408 BrakeFader Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:37:15 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81408 At least I'm confident that for VW, low-cost doesn't necessary mean low-quality. It may be low grade but surely VW has a standard to adhere to. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for Proton. Today's news, PM said that he can't wait forever for VW. I'm already getting bored with the foreign partner issue with Proton. At least I'm confident that for VW, low-cost doesn't necessary mean low-quality. It may be low grade but surely VW has a standard to adhere to. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for Proton.

Today's news, PM said that he can't wait forever for VW. I'm already getting bored with the foreign partner issue with Proton.

]]> By: Joe Ooi http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81405 Joe Ooi Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:03:11 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81405 Iswara RM - Replace from Milo Tin on the wheel to Tissue Box on the wheel! Iswara RM – Replace from Milo Tin on the wheel to Tissue Box on the wheel!

]]> By: azrai http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81404 azrai Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:55:05 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81404 Iswara Replacement Model? No wonder they gave huge discount on our golden jubilee of independent for Saga. They gonna failed. Pity our national carmaker. Never listen to what people need and want. Iswara Replacement Model? No wonder they gave huge discount on our golden jubilee of independent for Saga. They gonna failed. Pity our national carmaker. Never listen to what people need and want.

]]> By: NiceCar http://paultan.org/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81403 NiceCar Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:09:38 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/04/10/volkswagen-developing-low-cost-cars/#comment-81403 After the merge, if the management still by P1 ppl, sure they will chooses it to develop a car based this Volkswagen platform to develope cheap car, then they can increase the price and sell to us again.. After the merge, if the management still by P1 ppl, sure they will chooses it to develop a car based this Volkswagen platform to develope cheap car, then they can increase the price and sell to us again..

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