Weak drivetrain, poor fuel economy and $2.50 a gallon gasoline.
I travel to Germany and Austria on a regular basis and the streets are filled with TC's, Vw Caddys and many other vehicles like it made by Fiat, Renault and Opel. You never see one there with a gas engine, they are always with a 1.8 TDCI engine that is available in 3 different power ratings and either a 5 or 6 speed manual. With this combo you see them hauling a small utility trailer, try doing that with a 2.0 with an automatic. I believe once fuel goes up and they import more you will see many more on the road.