yeah, golfR is not what you want.
you describing a truck.
a truck would be cheaper than a golfR.
Matt Moore
I think he is looking at the alltrack not the R, but I could be wrong.
Any thoughts on the new atlas? If it has a 5k tow rating it might be worth waiting for as the new pilots are very boring.
what have I done?
a minor rework of the inner fender to prevent rubbing has turned into making sure that I can go full bump without the tire rubbing.
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have to section the door up to the weather seal LOL.
Matt Moore
The Golf R is the rocket scoot hatchback Golf. GTI Plus Plus.
The All Track is the fancy Sportwagen with 4Motion all-wheel drive (which means the all-wheel isn't on all the time, only when the wheels slip.) There is a skid plate, but it seems more cosmetic than anything. I haven't been impressed by OEM skid plates in general. They tend to get deformed on parking structures and then plow snow up into the engine compartment. Just plastic pieces of crap. However, there are plenty of aftermarket manufacturers who make them - real ones out of steel that bolt on - and undoubtedly there will be some made for this car. I still think on a passenger car with relatively limited clearance, skid plates can be kind of a two-edged sword. Nice to have, but if they aren't in good condition, they can create problems.
BTW, there will also be a Sportwagen 4Motion. That won't have all the pseudo off-road looking trim. Just a Sportwagen with 4Motion, and only available in the "S" trim and at some point, with manual transmission.
both.
I could have just raised the suspension 1/2" and it wouldn't have rubbed. the car has adjustable coilovers..... but wheres the fun in that?
Matt Moore
One of the best for skid plates, short throw shift kits, and other fun stuff for the VW. I had the short throw shift kit on my 2011 Golf TDi, great instructions on how to and incredible workmanship.
Frank Beshears
The gentlest thing in the world
overcomes the hardest thing in the world.
I must admit that I like the resurgence of hatchbacks. My first car was the '5 door' Integra and that thing was great.
This one looks really nice:
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Geez, those photos gave me the cold sweats. I whacked a couple rocks last weekend. Sure sounded bad. Got out and crawled as far underneath as a dared with a hot engine on a dirt road and didn't see anything. Checked the asphalt later while parked. Dipstick. Everything seemed okay. I really would rather have an engine in the car than a metal brick.
I just picked up a 6 speed Golf R at invoice. The car is wonderful. It feels much more capable than my 1999 Carrera, or my EVO VII.
I have loaned my Passat TDI to my son until VW buys it back.
I also have gotten my 2004 F150 back up to snuff. It's what I take on forest roads. It is one of the best and most reliable vehicle I've ever owned.
Even as a car guy, I totally get this.
The cheap cars these days seem to last quite a long time. Sure the fit and finish as well as the general ride quality isn't as good, but that's why you have a nice weekend car (if your into that).
There is no respect for others stuff, my new GTI was full of dings and scrapes from parking lots to the point the car would have needed a paint job within the terms of my lease. The nice daily car is a waste, especially in Canada with the road salt that will eat your $100k vehicle just as fast as the $18k econobox.
Matt Moore
Not even close Scott.
There are definitely some lovely reasonably-priced cars out there. The Mazda 3 and the GTI jump to mind. And the Civic hatchback looks like a nice one too.
So tell me, are you going to go back through this thread and make the same comment to everyone who mentioned a car that costs more than you think is reasonable? And what, you don't want my Fit?
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Geesh, so sensitive. My point was that the (R?)S7 you pictured is a $80 - $120k car. Beautiful and amazing to drive no doubt, but having just spent in the same range for a complete kitchen and family room remodel myself and with two young kids, I can't imagine spending that kind of money on a rapidly depreciating purchase like an automobile. I've been thinking about a new car recently (currently a one car household) which is why your post prompted a reply. I wasn't aiming at you in particular and yes, I'd say the same about any of the very nice $50k+ automobiles mentioned in previous posts. Give me reliable, low cost of ownership. I'd definitely sign up for a Mazda 3 or GTI but at 6'1", most of the compact hatchbacks (even the CX5 and Civic) don't leave much room for the kids behind me. That's why I want your TSX wagon :) or my 1995 Audi S6 back.
We discovered that car dealerships in Manhattan are closed on Sunday. At least the ones we wanted to visit. Closed on Sunday? And their hours during the week are basically 10-6. So I guess people take the day off work to buy a car? That's not going to happen with my wife. It was hard enough to schedule a Sunday when she wasn't flying to or from somewhere. She can't be the only one. I guess we'll have to go to NJ or out on LI to buy a car, but I can't think of a worse way to get in the mood to buy a car than driving out to NJ or LI through the inevitable bumper-to-bumper insanity.
Car-cost wise, I'm in a similar mindset now. My wife has a nice SUV that fits everyone + visitors. My 3-series wagon won't fit 3 kids in back, at least not when you factor in a carseat or two. Do I want another $50K SUV or wagon (that would still not fit 3 comfortably)? Not really ... I just need a car/wagon that comfortably fits 3 in the back. Although, the "M" word has been tossed around a few times. Not as in "M-Series". M as in Minivan.
Auk's words to live by:
Blow up and pin a picture of M. Bartoli on your wall. When you achieve that position, stop. Until then, stretch, ride, stretch, ride, eat less, and ride more.
Not sure what car you want but we had good luck with Smith Cairns Subaru - Yonkers and great luck with Town Subaru when we lived in Manhattan and my wife worked in Riverdale (she drove the car 95% of the time to and from work). Town is also an Audi and Porsche dealership if that is your thing. It was funny that most of their customers had a really nice Porsche and/or Audi and then a Subaru as a second or third car. We were only Subaru customers.
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