 Creature Comfort, bought a new daily driver today ... |
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| SirAndy |
  Dec 21 2007, 12:39 AM
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Resident German  Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California  |
being the spontaneous person i am, i woke up this morning and decided that i needed a more comfortable daily driver.
you know, stuff like AC/Heat, no road noise, a music-machine, automatic transmission, cupholders, Cruise Control, Air Bags, Power Steering, ABS etc. so i went online looking for cars for sale. saw one i liked and called and went for a testdrive, paid the money and drove it home! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Andy 2002 Volkswagen Jetta VR6, 2.8L    |
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| Lou W |
Dec 21 2007, 12:42 AM
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"Here Kitty Kitty" my ass...... Group: Members Posts: 4,109 Joined: 9-May 04 From: Roseburg, OR. Member No.: 2,039 Region Association: Spain |
Congratulations on the new ride. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| McMark |
Dec 21 2007, 12:58 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Nice! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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| Beamer13 |
Dec 21 2007, 01:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Very nice car!!!
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| Dr. Roger |
Dec 21 2007, 01:09 AM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
cup holders!!!
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| sixnotfour |
Dec 21 2007, 02:19 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Bad Ass mofo , colored mohawk, army boots , camo , ripped shirt.....
gets out of a Jetta ? great new VW TV commercial (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Enjoy the comforts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| johannes |
Dec 21 2007, 02:41 AM
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Club Porsche 914 France President Group: Members Posts: 3,084 Joined: 13-January 06 From: France Member No.: 5,409 Region Association: France |
They sell very few Jetta's VS Golf in Europe. We prefer 5 doors here.
BTW I think they are badged "Bora" here. and due to gas price most are sold with diesel engines. VR6 ... This might be pretty powerfull !!! How much bhp on this one ? |
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| smokey |
Dec 21 2007, 05:48 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 533 Joined: 15-June 07 From: Freedom Ca Member No.: 7,816 Region Association: None |
THANK U . Keep the 3.6 off the wett roads . VERY smart . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)
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| MartyYeoman |
Dec 21 2007, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,520 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(horizontally-opposed @ Dec 10 2007, 01:34 PM)  This adds a whole new dimension to the black Jetta story. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| McMark |
Dec 21 2007, 12:36 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) Nice one Marty! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol2.gif)
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| SirAndy |
Dec 21 2007, 01:45 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(johannes @ Dec 21 2007, 12:41 AM) VR6 ... This might be pretty powerfull !!! How much bhp on this one ? not sure what engine i got. i need to look up the code. there were two 2.8L engines available that year. one with 175 HP and one with 200 HP ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
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| horizontally-opposed |
Dec 21 2007, 02:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,432 Joined: 12-May 04 From: San Francisco Member No.: 2,058 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 20 2007, 10:39 PM) being the spontaneous person i am, i woke up this morning and decided that i needed a more comfortable daily driver. you know, stuff like AC/Heat, no road noise, a music-machine, automatic transmission, cupholders, Cruise Control, Air Bags, Power Steering, ABS etc. Wimp! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Over in SF, from 1997-2005, that was *the* Marina chick ride, but the VR6 (and your mohawk!!!) offset that. A lot. After all, if I didn't know you, I don't think I'd point across the lot at the Babeway and say, "Hey! Check out that big Marina chick getting out of the black Jetta!" A good way to get a serious whoopin. In all seriousness, congratulations, and welcome to the world of modern (daily) motoring. When a 914 was all I had, I thought "who could *need* more?" Then I started working a shipping dock year round at 5 am.... Later on, I bought a Merkur xerati with power windows, A/C and all that. No turning back, since, and I tried with an old non-A/C 911 SC. Hey, does that thing have heated seats, too? If so, you're REALLY on your way to being a grandpa.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) pete |
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| Pat Garvey |
 Dec 21 2007, 07:33 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 21 2007, 02:45 PM) QUOTE(johannes @ Dec 21 2007, 12:41 AM) VR6 ... This might be pretty powerfull !!! How much bhp on this one ? not sure what engine i got. i need to look up the code. there were two 2.8L engines available that year. one with 175 HP and one with 200 HP ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy Andy, I hope you have better (and lessexpensive) luck with your VR6 than I have had. It's like it must have been made by Ferrari - love it when it's right - hate it too many times. The thing actually has chain tensioners! One for the motor, one for the tranny. I've replaced (in less than 60K miles) both, as well as the 1200 buck spark box, and the complete a/c system, as well as numerous & sundry other parts. Three years - $8800 in repairs to the motor & a/c system. Eight VW's, and never one again. Good luck to you - you deserve it. Pat |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 21 2007, 07:38 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Dec 21 2007, 05:33 PM) Three years - $8800 in repairs to the motor & a/c system. well, it came with a 1 year warranty. so stuff better starts breaking now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy |
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| Racer |
Dec 21 2007, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 21 2007, 05:38 PM) QUOTE(Pat Garvey @ Dec 21 2007, 05:33 PM) Three years - $8800 in repairs to the motor & a/c system. well, it came with a 1 year warranty. so stuff better starts breaking now! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Andy I had a '96 GTI VR6 as a daily driver. Put 130,000 miles on it and outside of regular maintenace, only had a thermostat failure*. Mine only had 172hp, but had great torque and really felt solid from low to high revs. * at 130K miles, I then needed a clutch, brake pads and rotors (these were the original components).. and had an ignition meltdown - needed new coilpacks.. ($1200) Enjoy! I would guess that yours is the 200hp variety |
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| atomix8 |
Dec 22 2007, 08:02 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 10-September 07 From: Annapolis, MD Member No.: 8,105 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Excuse me sir, your car appears to be broken...the roof doesn't come off...
But seriously, congrats on the daily driver! I know even people in CA need A/C and heat every now and again (and working windshield wipers in my case). I have a second car for the winter months, when the prospect of getting a carb'd 914 to run is laughable at best. I would recommend an extended warranty though...just...trust me. Too many friends with too many VW's. One of whom should be getting his R32 back after 3 months in the shop. This was for a warped head from adding boost ;-) and lots of track time, but there was plenty of money spent for failed fan electronics and fans themselves. How VW-Audi spent $1k+ in parts making a fan system is beyond me... Let alone the electrical gremlins. Never-the-less, very fun cars, great after market. Great owners and always a good turnout on a track day! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| Gint |
Dec 22 2007, 08:59 AM
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Mike Ginter Group: Admin Posts: 16,082 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Denver CO. Member No.: 20 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Gettin old man! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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| cooltimes |
Dec 22 2007, 05:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,508 Joined: 18-May 04 Member No.: 2,081 Region Association: None |
Like having a new girl friend. Nice find.
Already has the steel flares and a 6 so what you gonna do in your spare time? |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 22 2007, 05:34 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(cooltimes @ Dec 22 2007, 03:24 PM) Like having a new girl friend. Nice find. Already has the steel flares and a 6 so what you gonna do in your spare time? actually, the main reason i bought the car was so i have a ride when i take down the 914 for a month to do some "upgrades" ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) plus, the GF refuses to drive the 914, so getting another car was the only way to make her get me coffee in the morning ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy |
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| GWN7 |
Dec 22 2007, 08:24 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 22 2007, 03:34 PM) plus, the GF refuses to drive the 914, so getting another car was the only way to make her get me coffee in the morning ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Andy You know....... you can make coffee at home too..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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