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02-27-2017, 09:28 AM | #23 | |
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I've had BMW's made in Germany, Austria, South Africa and the US, and the one with the most problems was the German assembled one. The important part would appear to be where the engineering is done, maybe watch the old Top Gear about the Mexican sports car? |
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02-27-2017, 09:36 AM | #24 | |
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Manufacture of engine in Mexico is a whole other ball of wax Given that VW's reliability has plummeted in recent years, particularly the GTI which is now below average...... I'll take the japanese made Subaru hands down over the mexican VW All of the VW components/assemblies manufactured in 1st world countries I've had have been great.....nearly all the issues I've had have been associated with mexican assembly or mexican sourced parts This doesnt even begin to address the problems with VWoA vs Subaru if/when you run into issues.....VWoA is a nightmare....subaru is far better about addressing issues Last edited by jpnh; 02-27-2017 at 09:42 AM.. |
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02-27-2017, 09:40 AM | #25 |
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In that light, doesn't the US GTI and R skip the dual mode injection that EU cars get? I'd heard that it had something to do with MX plant capabilities, which seems absurd, but a better explanation is lacking.
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02-27-2017, 09:41 AM | #26 |
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Golf R or GTI all day. I found the STI to be a massive disappointment. Your results may vary.
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02-27-2017, 10:40 AM | #28 | |
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Will be mid 50's. http://www.quattroworld.com/audi-new...ricing-leaked/ |
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02-27-2017, 11:13 AM | #29 | |
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This is from a 6 month old car. Poorly assembled connector corroded out the pins going to the rear steer motor. $2k rear steer motor, $350 wire harness and 7 hours to replace. |
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02-27-2017, 11:23 AM | #30 | ||
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Don't really think you can go wrong with either choice, just depends on what your personal level of comfort is. |
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02-27-2017, 11:45 AM | #31 | |
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For the money they are charging, the car ought to have at least 350hp from a newer engine design. I know they have great resale and all, but come on. I drove one before buying my GTI, and walked away scratching my head. I thought the WRX was a way better buy. Personally, if I wanted something that rough around the edges and aggressive, I'd be buying a true sport coupe of some sort. |
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02-27-2017, 11:56 AM | #32 | |
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02-27-2017, 12:48 PM | #33 |
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02-27-2017, 12:53 PM | #34 |
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Golf R any day of the week.
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02-27-2017, 01:39 PM | #36 |
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So found an E90 M3 with 50k miles for $34k. Might be able to talk them down to 31
New STI full loaded non-limited for 36k,. Maybe talk them down to 34k. And new focus RS. They won't budge from MSRP. 38k Which one???
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02-27-2017, 01:42 PM | #37 |
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I've had lots of VeeDubs... lots of folks crying the sky is falling and they do have their moments (e.g. coil packs)... I bought a Touareg new in 04' which was bottom of the quality ratings and it was bad first year, but all covered under warranty... in the 12 years since its had (other than brakes/tires/oil changes) cats and a fuel pump.. Yep, worst car ever has been pretty damn reliable over the last couple hundred thousand miles. Still drives and looks nearly new.
My current daily is a moderately modified 13' bug turbo. about $16k all-in with mods inclulding wheels, tires, suspension, exaust, intake and tune and its quite fun... My teenage kids don't squawk about riding in the back seat either... best car deal I've ever had and I drive the bejesus out of it, surprising lots of folks in the stoplight drags when my tires are still spinning into the shift into 3rd gear lol. Had lots of Japanese cars too (including a couple Subarus), and if you like German cars, nothing beats another German car. Even a new MKVII GTI is a really nice car, but can have just as much fun even cheaper. Last edited by Spinnetti; 02-27-2017 at 02:01 PM.. |
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02-27-2017, 03:24 PM | #41 |
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I haven't owned any of these, but given that daily driver is in your usage description I would say the M3. My feeling is that it will have the best balance of the performance and daily driving comfort.
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02-27-2017, 03:33 PM | #43 | |
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Golf R. But really, M3 out of those. All GTI's except for base S have the LSD now. |
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