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| SUNAB914 |
 May 25 2010, 05:22 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 29-December 08 From: Fredericksburg VA Member No.: 9,880 Region Association: South East States  |
Gold, only thing safe right now.
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| IronHillRestorations |
May 25 2010, 05:57 AM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,731 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None 
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I voted "other" meaning MY 38,000 mile Boxster! It's for sale and very nice Rich.
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| DRPHIL914 |
May 25 2010, 07:09 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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I voted other- boxter- i just passed up a 2002 for $9K couple months ago- 65,000miles- should have got it.
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| kharma |
May 25 2010, 07:51 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 13-November 07 From: Billerica MA Member No.: 8,328 Region Association: North East States |
From the choices, I like the B6 S4. For me, it would be the avant. Almost got one until I drove the V70R, which is a FANTASTIC highway car. My first non-VAG car in 15yr... it hauls ass, and a whole lot more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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| JRust |
May 25 2010, 08:00 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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I voted for other. I think a restored LE Creamsicle woulf fit the bill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I happen to know where one is even. Of course I still haven't gotten it started (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) . I'm putting my dual carbs on it so hope to this weekend. I'd vote for a boxter or an audi besides (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| turboman808 |
May 25 2010, 09:30 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
I wouldn't want to drive anything I had to worry about into NYC. It will get scratched every time you go into the city.
Just get a reliable beater. |
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| nycchef |
May 25 2010, 09:41 AM
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mechanical moron Group: Members Posts: 952 Joined: 28-November 05 From: new york city n.y. Member No.: 5,202 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(turboman808 @ May 25 2010, 07:30 AM)  I wouldn't want to drive anything I had to worry about into NYC. It will get scratched every time you go into the city. Just get a reliable beater. i voted other, here's why. yopu can have mine for 5K and still have 10K for a matching tow truck also, when are you coming to NYC? i may have a butt ooad of pulled pork and baby backs this weekend for any acomplished brake bleeders |
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| Spoke |
May 25 2010, 10:14 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,991 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None
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After owning an A6 Quattro, and another A6 Quattro, a Subaru Legacy AWD, another Subaru Legacy AWD, and an A4 Quattro, and a Volvo S60 AWD, I wouldn't buy another front or rear wheel drive car as a DD.
Even if it's only a handful of days to have to drive in the snow, I like the feeling of confidence that I generally will not get stuck in the snow. |
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| montoya 73 2.0 |
May 25 2010, 10:21 AM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(Spoke @ May 25 2010, 09:14 AM) After owning an A6 Quattro, and another A6 Quattro, a Subaru Legacy AWD, another Subaru Legacy AWD, and an A4 Quattro, and a Volvo S60 AWD, I wouldn't buy another front or rear wheel drive car as a DD. Even if it's only a handful of days to have to drive in the snow, I like the feeling of confidence that I generally will not get stuck in the snow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Go Audi for a DD. With all do respect, your asking for a DD especially in snow and rain. |
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| Drums66 |
May 25 2010, 04:00 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(tradisrad @ May 24 2010, 08:43 PM) i'm thinking Boxster, so this is an "other". The boxster is comfortable, quick, handles well and is a Porsche..... I must agree (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Drums66 |
May 25 2010, 04:15 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(SUNAB914 @ May 25 2010, 04:22 AM) Gold, only thing safe right now. Is'nt that the truth.....very much so. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (platinum) |
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| r_towle |
May 25 2010, 04:28 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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While I understand the ease of driving an AWD in the snow, I have grown up with lots and lots of snow learning on RWD cars...never got stuck.
I fell in love with FWD once I got my first rabbit. I think Nathan understands a bit more of where I coming from. Here are a few more details. I consider this an "airport car" If it gets a ding in the parkinglot, I will be bummed, but only for a few minutes. the roads up here suck ass. Lots of potholes. Highway is a key factor. No conv...that rules out a boxster AC is a must. I am a big guy. I like long wheelbase cars with lots of room to move the seats so I can do 3-6 hour runs....frequently. I am leaning towards a 7 series beemer for all the comfort. I am scared why they are so cheap (99-2001) I need to research what the problems are. Audi...I started looking at the A8 audis, the Phaeton (I really want one) and the 7 series last night... I think value for the money...A8 seems to be slightly cheaper than the BMW...the Phaeton is still overpriced...15k for a Phaeton seems right to me considering I will have to wait for parts whenever it breaks. Rich |
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| turboman808 |
May 25 2010, 08:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,718 Joined: 31-January 06 From: North Jersey Member No.: 5,505 Region Association: North East States |
If your thinking more of a luxury car I would be all over an XJ. A really nice 86 or earlier will run 10-15. For a late 90s XJ8 or XJR you are probably looking at 15-20.
Way cooler then a 7 series any day. You lose head room but you look like a badass in a gangster car. I would get an XJ myself but I am looking for something older to use on weekends. Mark 9, Silver Cloud or something. |
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| charliew |
May 25 2010, 08:20 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I voted other, if you buy silver bullion you can always make it into bullets when things get really bad. If I had to buy a vehicle for 15k I would try to find a low mileage camry or accord.
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| FourBlades |
May 25 2010, 08:33 PM
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From Wreck to Rockin Group: Members Posts: 2,055 Joined: 3-December 07 From: Brevard, FL Member No.: 8,414 Region Association: South East States
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Early Cayenne. Big. Comfortable. Haul lots of junk. Still fun to drive. That or $5K honda accord 4 door + 914 driver for autox, cruises, etc. Driving a classic car to NYC is going to get it dented, stolen, dented, abused, dented, and abandoned in an alley somewhere in NJ. John |
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| bigkensteele |
May 25 2010, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ May 25 2010, 02:28 PM) While I understand the ease of driving an AWD in the snow, I have grown up with lots and lots of snow learning on RWD cars...never got stuck. I fell in love with FWD once I got my first rabbit. I think Nathan understands a bit more of where I coming from. Here are a few more details. I consider this an "airport car" If it gets a ding in the parkinglot, I will be bummed, but only for a few minutes. the roads up here suck ass. Lots of potholes. Highway is a key factor. No conv...that rules out a boxster AC is a must. I am a big guy. I like long wheelbase cars with lots of room to move the seats so I can do 3-6 hour runs....frequently. I am leaning towards a 7 series beemer for all the comfort. I am scared why they are so cheap (99-2001) I need to research what the problems are. Audi...I started looking at the A8 audis, the Phaeton (I really want one) and the 7 series last night... I think value for the money...A8 seems to be slightly cheaper than the BMW...the Phaeton is still overpriced...15k for a Phaeton seems right to me considering I will have to wait for parts whenever it breaks. Rich Given the concerns you mention above, you should consider buying my 2000 Mazda Millenia S. 200 and something supercharged horsepower, decent looks, and affordable ownership. Plus, I will be glad to make the $10k modifications of your choice to meet your $15k pricetag (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Assuming you aren't interested, if I were you, I would buy a Lexus or a Bimmer. Audis and BMWs both break, and cost a LOT when they do, but in my experience, Audis break a lot more. Axe me how I know. |
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| zymurgist |
May 26 2010, 04:59 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
One of my biker buddies has a Honda Odyssey. Very comfortable for a big guy, it's a highway vehicle, and it can carry a lot of stuff. Can't recall if it's his vehicle that they use to tow the motorcycle trailer down to Myrtle Beach, but I can ask him.
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| partsman |
May 26 2010, 07:56 AM
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forever hooked Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 27-February 04 From: Bradford, MA Member No.: 1,726 Region Association: North East States |
Anything can break alot.. not just Audi's... I've been driving quattros only since 1994, and that the only thing I'll drive... I put about 100,00-200,000 on the cars and the I sell them...
I would certainly consider a D2 A8 or D3 A8... or an 2000-2004 A6 with the V8... I have a '00 2.8 right now that you've seen Rich... hell I just got back from driving to and from Disney in my '04 A6 3.0 wagon.. Drove 19 hours straight to get there.. ONE Driver and I was fine at the end of the day.. Not everyone has to drive a damn BMW... not matter what Car and Driver says.. |
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| chocolate.curry |
May 26 2010, 10:20 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 9-August 08 From: New Orleans, LA Member No.: 9,403 Region Association: None |
I voted 'other' because my DD is a 2004 9-5 Aero. Fast, comfortable, reasonable mileage and best of all I got it for $8K with 50K miles. Maintenance is also not a real big concern -- I think of it as a Swedish Camry.
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| Root_Werks |
May 26 2010, 04:28 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,337 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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15,000 Lottery tickets!
I voted 914-6, why not, it's not my money! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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