Printable Version of Topic

Posted by: McMark Apr 29 2008, 07:22 PM

Jumped the Honda ship that is... It was time to retire the Civic. It's an '08 Rabbit. I got it on Sunday and I'm loving it. Tons of power, great ride, quiet inside, decent stereo (this'll be the first thing to go). 17" rims, and the onboard computer were some nice perks. Yay!

I feel much better driving a new VW. I felt a little 'inappropriate' driving a Honda. At least now I'm still in the family.


Attached image(s)

Posted by: scotty b Apr 29 2008, 07:25 PM

Welcome back Mr. Cah-tare

Posted by: Eric Taylor Apr 29 2008, 07:55 PM

Welcome home

How's that new 170 HP 2.5 feel ? Torquey?

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Apr 29 2008, 08:01 PM

They're nice. I have half a dozen VWs myownself. If you're gonna change the sound system, BE SURE the installer knows what he's doing. The stereo is linked to all the other control units in the car, and wiring an aftermarket unit improperly can be an expensive mistake. This ain't the 80s. The Cap'n

Posted by: effutuo101 Apr 29 2008, 08:06 PM

did you get your "FAST"? A buddy of mine got the angry little black bunny with his.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 29 2008, 08:07 PM

Ahhhh... No wonder you didn't answer the phone on Sunday. You were riding in your automobile! Looks cool. Great color too!!!

Say, Mark.... You don't intend to haul motors around in that thing do you???

Posted by: jgara962 Apr 29 2008, 08:11 PM

Nice ride! I thought it was great that they were bringing back the rabbit name.

Of course now that you have that, there is no incentive to finish the 914

Posted by: Phoenix 914-6GT Apr 29 2008, 08:37 PM

"My fast likes the windows down." Looks like a fun car. I have been tempted to get rid of my gas guzzling 5-series and get a VW. For no other reason than the 600 a month I am spending on gas

Still need to know where to send the money for the graphics we talked about

Posted by: dw914er Apr 29 2008, 08:42 PM

that is for the gti golf


i'm looking at the gti to eventually replace my rsx when i finish college

enjoy your new volkswagen
(you should also get some new license plate frames saying "my other car is a volkswagen" and put one on the rabbit and the 914 lol (ive seen it before)

Posted by: Root_Werks Apr 29 2008, 09:06 PM

VW has really been making some great cars lately. Fun cars.

Posted by: Zimms Apr 29 2008, 09:14 PM

What engine did you get? Manual or auto?

Posted by: McMark Apr 29 2008, 10:08 PM

Manual. What's an Automatic?

The motor is NICE. I wasn't looking for a power upgrade from the Civic, and this is a HUGE upgrade.

Rob, you called while I was signing papers.

Posted by: Gint Apr 29 2008, 10:14 PM

Looks nice Mark. What's MSRP on that particular model?

Posted by: Grimstead Apr 29 2008, 10:22 PM

Congrats on the new car. I'm glad everything is coming together for you.

New House

New Car





New Ring




PS, Woo Hoo post 800

Posted by: 1970 Neun vierzehn Apr 29 2008, 10:33 PM

Nice ride! (Just ignore any VW comments Garvey may make-he drives Mercurys now ). After a while, you'll start wondering just how sweet that VW engine and gearbox would be in a 914......put it out of your mind, just enjoy each era as it was built.

Paul

Posted by: drewvw Apr 29 2008, 11:05 PM

Nice...I like the way the new VW hatches look, esp in the silver.

Posted by: ConeDodger Apr 30 2008, 01:21 AM

Damn... Five minutes earlier and I could have talked you into a used BoxsterS. It looks great. One of my students has a GolfGTI. He gave me the keys one day. It rocks. Very Quick...

Posted by: McMark Apr 30 2008, 11:42 AM

Allison and I talked about the Boxster. And I would have gotten one... except this is my 'work truck' as well. I've already had it loaded with dirt and 914 parts.

Posted by: ClayPerrine Apr 30 2008, 11:59 AM

Congrats on the new car... It looks good.

Posted by: dflesburg May 2 2008, 08:05 AM

you are aware THAT is Not a REAL Porsche, its a VW.

Posted by: balljoint May 2 2008, 08:39 AM

You can still change gears in the automatic, just put it in tiptronic mode.

My wife likes hers, but she says that when I drive it her mpg suffers.

Posted by: greenie May 2 2008, 08:35 PM

Hi Mark,

Very nice looking car!

You're not gonna go soft on us and drive it to Seattle are you?

See you in two months!


Greenie