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> I jumped ship.... I bought a VW
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post Apr 29 2008, 07:22 PM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Apr 29 2008, 07:25 PM
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post Apr 29 2008, 07:55 PM
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Welcome home

How's that new 170 HP 2.5 feel ? Torquey?
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post Apr 29 2008, 08:01 PM
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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
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post Apr 29 2008, 08:06 PM
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did you get your "FAST"? A buddy of mine got the angry little black bunny with his.
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post Apr 29 2008, 08:07 PM
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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???
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post Apr 29 2008, 08:11 PM
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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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Apr 29 2008, 08:37 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol
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"My fast likes the windows down." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) 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 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Still need to know where to send the money for the graphics we talked about (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Apr 29 2008, 08:42 PM
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QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Apr 29 2008, 07:06 PM) *

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


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)
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post Apr 29 2008, 09:06 PM
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VW has really been making some great cars lately. Fun cars. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 29 2008, 09:14 PM
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What engine did you get? Manual or auto?
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post Apr 29 2008, 10:08 PM
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Manual. What's an Automatic? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Apr 29 2008, 10:14 PM
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Looks nice Mark. What's MSRP on that particular model?
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post Apr 29 2008, 10:22 PM
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Congrats on the new car. I'm glad everything is coming together for you.

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PS, Woo Hoo post 800
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post Apr 29 2008, 10:33 PM
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Nice ride! (Just ignore any VW comments Garvey may make-he drives Mercurys now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) ). 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.

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post Apr 29 2008, 11:05 PM
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Nice...I like the way the new VW hatches look, esp in the silver.
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post Apr 30 2008, 01:21 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 29 2008, 09:08 PM) *

Manual. What's an Automatic? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)


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...
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post Apr 30 2008, 11:42 AM
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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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Apr 30 2008, 11:59 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 29 2008, 11:08 PM) *

Manual. What's an Automatic? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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Congrats on the new car... It looks good.
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post May 2 2008, 08:05 AM
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you are aware THAT is Not a REAL Porsche, its a VW.
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