I'll try to translate Kirinese into English for the rest of us. What he was referring to was a BMW print ad from 1973. They parked a Bug beside a 2002, and the caption on the ad was something like \"Why Are So Many VW Owner's Trading Up for BMW?\". The ad went on to explain how smart the people were for buying Bugs, because it taught them how solidly engineered, and sensible a German car was, but now that they are a little more advanced in life, they can afford something with a few more amenities, more power, more engineering, and frankly, more price!
02's and Bugs are 110% completely different cars, and were never competitors when they were new. Both were much loved new, and both are probably even more loved by their owners now.
I've never owned an air cooled car of any ilk, and will probably never own one, unless that 73 RSR comes my way for a great price! That being said, I enjoy Bugs, and had great fun helping Kirin with his earlier this year. He had the chance to drive my 02 on several occasions, and came away liking it. I don't blame him!
The car he bought is coming from a friend of mine who now lives in Chicago, and has been lovingly restored to near new condition. Martin wanted to see it go to a good home, and Kirin wanted a good 02. Both parties are happy, and Kirin's little German cars will look great together!
Wow, I'm tired, and just rambled on a whole bunch. Time for bed.
Al