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10-12-2010, 07:06 PM
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#27 | | Everyone wants a piece of R S...
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quick search on craigslist, 07 dsg gti with 67k km for $20k http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...985955320.html
ask your friend if the 67k km is worth $21k,
$21000 saved > new car smell
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10-12-2010, 07:12 PM
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#28 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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what does your friend want most out of a car? we can begin from there
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10-12-2010, 07:17 PM
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#29 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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41K for a "golf"... pffft, at least he didn't pay $60k for an automatic lancer like me  oh how I wish mitsu never made it in auto | |
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10-12-2010, 07:52 PM
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#30 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Which dealership is this? $41k for a fully loaded GTI is a little over the top... considering that I have friends who got theirs for about 38k with everything including NAV... before freight, taxes etc.
Go to Regency VW, they seem to want to deal and are usually willing to do pretty good on deals.
The GTI is a nice car... but fully loaded at that price it does hit the diminishing-returns point.
On those putting it down as slow... Stage II downpipe + flash and it will run with 135's and 335's all day, especially GTI.
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10-12-2010, 07:57 PM
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#31 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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41K, FWD, and Automatic ?
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10-12-2010, 08:00 PM
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#32 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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It's not an automatic, it's an automated manual transmission!
/sarcasm. 
Jokes aside the GTI does make for a nice DD. Very comfortable, very easy to park and surprisingly quick in the city thanks to that IMMENSE torque plateau.
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? |
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10-12-2010, 08:24 PM
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#33 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN ughh...
why are u trying to convince ur friend to get a m3
when he is looking at a 40k car, while m3 costs double
why dont u tell him to get a 458 while u are at it   | my friend wants a prius.....but im convincing him to get a gmc topkick | |
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10-12-2010, 08:34 PM
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#34 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Is 41k tax in? Posted via RS Mobile | |
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10-12-2010, 08:51 PM
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LOL, this is a joke....41K, VW GTI or BMW 335i, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm this one's tough.
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10-12-2010, 09:32 PM
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#36 | | They let me be a moderator. LOL
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Originally Posted by Mugen EvOlutioN ughh...
why are u trying to convince ur friend to get a m3
when he is looking at a 40k car, while m3 costs double
why dont u tell him to get a 458 while u are at it | Used E46, obviously.
The $41K is taxes in. Quoted from Clarkdale on Main.
When he first asked me on opinions, he wanted an SUV. Something that can haul shit with. Possibly go off-roading in.
I suggested the 2011 Grand Cherokee. He liked it, but his girlfriend said it was way too big, and he would probably never go off-roading, or do anything fun with it. It's also overkill when his office is in Downtown, and lives in Vancouver.
So he downgraded and wanted something that was AWD, and able to tackle snow+mountains with ease.
I suggested the Ralliart/WRX. He test drove the Ralliart, but thought it was too slow. He didn't test drive the WRX because he can't drive Standard, so instead went for a drive in the 2.5i Limited just to get a feel for it, since I told him I would teach him how to drive Standard. While he liked the Impreza, he didn't like the fact that he had to go learn how to drive Standard just to get the WRX, since the 2.5i was just WAY too slow. Alot of noise for something.. slow.
His co-workers suggested the RAV 4, or CRV. While they're good cars, he didn't like it.
Test drove the IS250 AWD. LOVED it. Didn't like the price. It's a great car, but it's just a little too much. At the same time, he likes the RX, but again, it's a little too much for what he needs. The options on the Lexus just to get the Factory Navi made the price just jump in the Thousands.
So, we've narrowed it down to:
4 Door Sedan/Hatch. AWD prefered. Automatic. Factory Nav a huge plus. Fully loaded, prefered. Must be New.
Budget WAS around $50K. Now it's at around $40K. Taxes in.
If it were still 50K.. the A4 Premium Plus has everything he needs and wants.
Regarding the budget drop... I think it's because there isn't really anything in the 50K range that suits what he really needs. It just seems overkill for him.
It's not giving me alot of room to work with though. He's already said No to everything Honda/Acura.
BTW, he plans to keep this car for 10+ years, or until he actually needs a new car for kids or something. He's got tons of money, and I'm having a hard time trying to convince him to buy something that's fun and practical. VS something to replace the POS he's driving now. He needs to treat himself, and not buy an overpriced..Golf.
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10-12-2010, 09:46 PM
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he has TONS of money
should buy a E coupe/four door than
new 5 series looks good , like a mini 7 series
practical, got class, got the look, got the luxury
and if not get a C63 than, its cheap for what it is
$63g, with navi $5g extra, or AMG useless package for $7g extra
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10-12-2010, 09:48 PM
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#38 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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How about the legacy or outback either 2.5i or the 3.6R versions
The 2.5's have a new CVT that is supposed to be pretty decent and 3.6 has quite a bit of power. Might be a little bulky for your friend's wants though
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10-12-2010, 09:48 PM
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#39 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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I suggested the 2011 Grand Cherokee. He liked it, but his girlfriend said it was way too big, and he would probably never go off-roading, or do anything fun with it.
| That was his first mistake, listening to the gf. It's his car not hers.
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10-12-2010, 11:57 PM
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#40 | | Wunder? Wonder?? Wander???
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Originally Posted by roastpuff On those putting it down as slow... Stage I flash and it will run with 135's and 335's all day, especially GTI. | I'm not saying the Gti is slow, but stage 1 flash would not run with 135/335i
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10-13-2010, 12:08 AM
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#41 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by SpuGen The $41K is taxes in. Quoted from Clarkdale on Main.
BTW, he plans to keep this car for 10+ years, or until he actually needs a new car for kids or something. He's got tons of money, and I'm having a hard time trying to convince him to buy something that's fun and practical. VS something to replace the POS he's driving now. He needs to treat himself, and not buy an overpriced..Golf. | Ok, if it's taxed in that's not bad. Has he tried the Tiguan? Or the Golf Wagon? Might be what he's looking at, as they carry stuff better and are a better value for money.
The TDI Golf Wagon is fully loaded at about 30k plus tax except for the factory nav, but the stock system sucks (as I know from experience). Very slow and unresponsive.
The Tiguan is a little pricier but it does come with the options he wants and is AWD. It's also a very nice little SUV in terms of handling.
However, if he wants to keep them for 10+ years he might be better off choosing a different brand entirely. Quote:
Originally Posted by KayC I'm not saying the Gti is slow, but stage 1 flash would not run with 135/335i | Yeah, it probably won't if it's a 335 coupe and it's manual. However, 335 sedan (or xi sedan, even better) and automatic? I'll take my chances. Stage II will make it a driver's game.
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10-13-2010, 12:08 AM
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#42 | | I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net!
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41k for a FWD?
loll i thought it was after taxes...even worse you have to wait 3 months what a joke.
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10-13-2010, 12:13 AM
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#43 | | They let me be a moderator. LOL
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The Tiguan is seriously gutless.
And completely overpriced for what you get.
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10-13-2010, 12:30 AM
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the price seems fair for a fully loaded gti.
but I would never pay 41k for a golf.
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10-13-2010, 12:32 AM
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#45 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
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what the fuck at your avatar SpuGen ^
..gonna have nightmares.
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10-13-2010, 12:35 AM
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#46 | | They let me be a moderator. LOL
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People kept complaining about my last one.
Soo.... I'll give them something to actually complain about | |
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10-13-2010, 12:42 AM
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#47 | | no
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2011 sonata 2.0t? unless your friends a brand whore like M_ _ enEvo_ _ti_n
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10-13-2010, 01:10 AM
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^you forgot the space beteen n & E ! LOL
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10-13-2010, 01:22 AM
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#49 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by optiblue 41K for a "golf"... pffft, at least he didn't pay $60k for an automatic lancer like me oh how I wish mitsu never made it in auto | u paid 60k for a lancer?! by automatic do you mean paddle or do you mean automatic?
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10-13-2010, 01:58 AM
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#50 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by jpark 2011 sonata 2.0t? unless your friends a brand whore like M_ _ enEvo_ _ti_n | It's pretty obvious that his friend is NOT a brand whore. He's spending 41k on a vw GOLF!
+1 to sonata 2.0t
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