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.
scotty b
Apr 29 2008, 07:25 PM
Welcome back Mr. Cah-tare
Eric Taylor
Apr 29 2008, 07:55 PM
Welcome home
How's that new 170 HP 2.5 feel ? Torquey?
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
effutuo101
Apr 29 2008, 08:06 PM
did you get your "FAST"? A buddy of mine got the angry little black bunny with his.
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???
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
PeeGreen 914
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
dw914er
Apr 29 2008, 08:42 PM
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)
Root_Werks
Apr 29 2008, 09:06 PM
VW has really been making some great cars lately. Fun cars.
Zimms
Apr 29 2008, 09:14 PM
What engine did you get? Manual or auto?
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.
Gint
Apr 29 2008, 10:14 PM
Looks nice Mark. What's MSRP on that particular model?
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
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
drewvw
Apr 29 2008, 11:05 PM
Nice...I like the way the new VW hatches look, esp in the silver.
ConeDodger
Apr 30 2008, 01:21 AM
QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 29 2008, 09:08 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.
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...
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.
ClayPerrine
Apr 30 2008, 11:59 AM
QUOTE(McMark @ Apr 29 2008, 11:08 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.
Click to view attachmentCongrats on the new car... It looks good.
dflesburg
May 2 2008, 08:05 AM
you are aware THAT is Not a REAL Porsche, its a VW.
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.
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
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