[quote=creechrr][quote=NewtoSanDiego]Yes we live in a car culture, especially in SoCal. Brand image is key, you are what you drive.
I want to make a statement. I am somebody, I am fabulous and I am better than you.
Like it or not, your Audi will never be viewed as BMW. Audis are just rebadged Volkswagons. I wouldn’t be caught dead in one[/quote]
Is this a serious thread or a joke?
If serious, this is just another fine example of why this country is in decline.
OP, just go buy the most expensive car that you can con someone into lending you the money for, problem solved.
P.S.
Why is there always so much VW hate. My wife and I both drive VWs, not a single problem so far. My Jetta is over 5 years old, her’s is over 3. I’ve even autocrossed and done a couple of track days in mine. Just change the oil.[/quote]
I used to be a big VW fan, Stainless steel Exhaust system, coated and glavanized body, unibody construction, lots of power in that diesel.
But Bosch parts are expensive, the quality control
went downhill in the late 80’s, and, design didn’t
improve. Far too much effort went into the Phaeton
and Touareg and far too little went into updating the Golf/Rabbit, or their sedans.
There is a reason Honda and Toyota got so much market share.
