We've all heard similar comments to this along the way, and the fact is, members of the community do help to develop LFS. There have been many individuals who have contributed ideas, content, and other means of support that allow things to happen that otherwise may not have happened. It's an underlying trend in the development of this sim. While it isn't exactly "public" involvement (or on a big scale), it still does occur.
No you didn't touch a nerve , I just found it weird since I've owned two VW, for 4-5 years each, and the rest of my family has also owned 5 more VW cars without a single problem.