Re[2]: VW; drying up? Uh-Huh

["Paul Krucke" <pkrucke@logistics.calibersys.com>]

     I see my point is starting to come accross somewhat.  VW pricing is 
     such that once you get a model equipped the way you want, you stand 
     back and look at the price and wonder......."For the a similar price I 
     could or should look at BWM/Audi or other sports car"  Although I am 
     loyal to VAG, driving a BMW will usually catch the eye of a pretty 
     lady faster than a GTI, or in lieu of being sexist, will command 
     perhaps a little more recognition from your peers at work, etc.  And 
     as pointed out BMW's are just as fun and more fun to drive than a VW.
     
     No VW should be over 20k.  In 1987 my Scirocco 16v ideally equipped 
     cost around 16k.  I hate to say it, but 10 years later although there 
     have been some significant technological gain's by VW, and inflation, 
     the cars are not that significantly better now than before. IMHO.  
     Case in point the CIS -vs- digifant discussions, etc.
     
     Here is what I think the current VW line is WORTH (pricing 
     out-the-door);
     
        Golf/Jetta Base model   $12,000
        Golf/Jetta GTI/GLS 4cyl $14,000
        Golf/Jetta VR6          $18,500
        Passat 4cyl             $18,000
        Passat TDI              $18,500
        Passat GLX              $19,000
        Cabrio                  $17,500
     
     
     Finally, I skipped buying a new VW in favor of a near mint used Audi 
     Quattro 90 20v.  Just picked it up yesterday, and in stock format it 
     will out handle my 16v with my Neuspeed/Bilstein/TSW/Dunlop mod's.
     
     These are just my opinion's.
     
     -Paul
     87 Scirocco 16v (Still my #1)
     90 Audi 90 Quattro 20v
     87 Jetta GLi (decided to keep)
     


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Subject: Re: VW; drying up?
Author:  VWcrazyTim@aol.com at TGATE
Date:    2/2/97 9:50 AM


In a message dated 97-02-02 03:14:52 EST, vanambum@silyn.net (VanAm) writes:
     
<< 30,000?  The Audi A4 1.8T lists at 22,900 base doesn't it?  But 
 still, for that much I'd get a Golf VR6, throw on a good suspension, 
 lower it about an inch and a half, smoke any overpriced BMW 328i, and 
 STILL have money to spare.  Ya gotta love the VR6!  :-)  I had to
 say it...I hate to see when people get suckered into that BMW name. 
 Just my opinion... >>
     
Yeah, the price of the Audi 1.8 is about $22k.
     
Umm, I just HAVE to ask, you say you hate to see people that are "suckered" 
into the BMW name.  Have you ever driven a late modle 325is OR a '96 M3?  I 
have, and NOTHING else I have ever driven even comes CLOSE to the performance 
I felt with those cars!!  ESPECIALLY the M3.  And believe me, I have driven 
just about everything out on the road!  Well, I must admit, my neighbors 911 
Carrera cabriolet does beat the BMW in handling, but not by much.
Believe me when I say if I bought a BMW it is not just because of the name!!
 They are just AWSOME cars!
     
Tim :)
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