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Re: ferfegnugen



It spells "Fahrvegn¸gen" or "Fahrvegnuegen" depending if you can or not put
the Umlaut (the two dots on top of the u). It means driving pleasure (Fahr =
driving; Vegn¸gen = pleasure). Very appropriate for a VW: Driving pleasure.

Take care,

--Ren
1987 Scirocco 16v
106k miles, running strong & very fast (~135hp)
*****FOR SALE*****
2200 o.b.o.
Looking for Rabbit GTI or Fox (preferably GL w/  speed) for trade or
purchase.

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Consultant: n. One who borrows your watch to tell you what time it is and 
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unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity. -R. I. 
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