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[quote=patb]
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.[/quote]

Uh, you know we are in a different century now. I kid…

The Honda and Toyota cars are so bleh now. No soul at all. The driving experience is important to me. A car that corners on it’s door handles or can’t get out of its own way just won’t work.

I wish Honda would revive the SI in hatchback trim. That might be fun and practical.

For the money it’s pretty hard to beat VW for the interior quality, decent suspension, guts power plants and gadgets.

My wife MK V is starting to suffer from failed headliner adhesive. Mechanically rock solid though.

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[quote=patb]
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.[/quote]

Uh, you know we are in a different century now. I kid…

The Honda and Toyota cars are so bleh now. No soul at all. The driving experience is important to me. A car that corners on it’s door handles or can’t get out of its own way just won’t work.

I wish Honda would revive the SI in hatchback trim. That might be fun and practical.

For the money it’s pretty hard to beat VW for the interior quality, decent suspension, guts power plants and gadgets.

My wife MK V is starting to suffer from failed headliner adhesive. Mechanically rock solid though.

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[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.

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[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

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[quote=poorgradstudent]
As for hurting the rest of us, I actually think at this point if more people walked away from homes they couldn’t afford it might help us all out in the long run (or at least those who would benefit from lower housing prices). More defaults means more inventory for the banks, which means they need to both negotiate more with underwater buyers and unload more of the properties they are holding for lower prices.[/quote]

I would agree IF, this was a true free market. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

As the two threads that sparked my initial post illustrate, recent “owners” and renters that would like to own are both getting shafted in this scenario.

High prices are only beneficial if you’re on the selling side of the equation. Both parties stated that they could afford their payment but, have had to cut back in other areas, namely saving for a rainy day, retirement, ect. I personally don’t see that as affording the payment.

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[quote=poorgradstudent]
As for hurting the rest of us, I actually think at this point if more people walked away from homes they couldn’t afford it might help us all out in the long run (or at least those who would benefit from lower housing prices). More defaults means more inventory for the banks, which means they need to both negotiate more with underwater buyers and unload more of the properties they are holding for lower prices.[/quote]

I would agree IF, this was a true free market. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

As the two threads that sparked my initial post illustrate, recent “owners” and renters that would like to own are both getting shafted in this scenario.

High prices are only beneficial if you’re on the selling side of the equation. Both parties stated that they could afford their payment but, have had to cut back in other areas, namely saving for a rainy day, retirement, ect. I personally don’t see that as affording the payment.

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[quote=poorgradstudent]
As for hurting the rest of us, I actually think at this point if more people walked away from homes they couldn’t afford it might help us all out in the long run (or at least those who would benefit from lower housing prices). More defaults means more inventory for the banks, which means they need to both negotiate more with underwater buyers and unload more of the properties they are holding for lower prices.[/quote]

I would agree IF, this was a true free market. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

As the two threads that sparked my initial post illustrate, recent “owners” and renters that would like to own are both getting shafted in this scenario.

High prices are only beneficial if you’re on the selling side of the equation. Both parties stated that they could afford their payment but, have had to cut back in other areas, namely saving for a rainy day, retirement, ect. I personally don’t see that as affording the payment.

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[quote=poorgradstudent]
As for hurting the rest of us, I actually think at this point if more people walked away from homes they couldn’t afford it might help us all out in the long run (or at least those who would benefit from lower housing prices). More defaults means more inventory for the banks, which means they need to both negotiate more with underwater buyers and unload more of the properties they are holding for lower prices.[/quote]

I would agree IF, this was a true free market. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

As the two threads that sparked my initial post illustrate, recent “owners” and renters that would like to own are both getting shafted in this scenario.

High prices are only beneficial if you’re on the selling side of the equation. Both parties stated that they could afford their payment but, have had to cut back in other areas, namely saving for a rainy day, retirement, ect. I personally don’t see that as affording the payment.

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[quote=poorgradstudent]
As for hurting the rest of us, I actually think at this point if more people walked away from homes they couldn’t afford it might help us all out in the long run (or at least those who would benefit from lower housing prices). More defaults means more inventory for the banks, which means they need to both negotiate more with underwater buyers and unload more of the properties they are holding for lower prices.[/quote]

I would agree IF, this was a true free market. Unfortunately, that is not the case.

As the two threads that sparked my initial post illustrate, recent “owners” and renters that would like to own are both getting shafted in this scenario.

High prices are only beneficial if you’re on the selling side of the equation. Both parties stated that they could afford their payment but, have had to cut back in other areas, namely saving for a rainy day, retirement, ect. I personally don’t see that as affording the payment.

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[quote=CDMA ENG]
“Igor… Get the bags”

“Good idea master… You take the blond and I’ll take the one in the turban…” My favorite line…

God I miss Madelene Khan…

CE[/quote]

LOL.

Thanks!

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[quote=CDMA ENG]
“Igor… Get the bags”

“Good idea master… You take the blond and I’ll take the one in the turban…” My favorite line…

God I miss Madelene Khan…

CE[/quote]

LOL.

Thanks!

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[quote=CDMA ENG]
“Igor… Get the bags”

“Good idea master… You take the blond and I’ll take the one in the turban…” My favorite line…

God I miss Madelene Khan…

CE[/quote]

LOL.

Thanks!

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