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Hey All!!

You knew you'd hear from me on this didn't ya!!  Well, I am on Eric's side
on this one BUT I do have one really good question to ask!!  I am not
offended by the VW talk in general, or the Subaru talk in general, but we as
Scirocco owners and enthusiasts shouldn't be diss'n VW for what is coming
out now since the Scirocco hasn't been made since 92 (europe).  So, since we
are all Scirocco enthusiasts why are we putting so much passion into what is
being made today when our focus is from 75 to 92?  I realize as many of you
do that there will always be a company that jumps out ahead of everyone else
with their hotdog new car.  Think about it, VW has had their day and then
some in this top spot (Scirocco 16v, New Beetle, 1.8T, VR6, etc.).  It's all
about competition and Subaru and VW are probably arch rivals because of the
"horizontally apposed" motor debate.  I do have to give Subaru credit that
they made the watercooled version work better than VW did, even though it
leaked more oil than a Harley Davidson.  The 6 cylinder is a serious motor
and has quite a following.  ANYWAY, VW WILL come back with something better
and faster or even something nostalgic like a remake of the Scirocco (!!).
So, before you unsubscribe from the list and sell all your VWs (if they're
cheap, email me!!), give it a little time and you'll see that no one really
comes out "on top", only ahead for the time being!!  Besides, even though
the WRX is a nice fast sporty AWD car, the specs are overrated!!  German
specs are conservative, and always have been and Asian specs are liberal,
always have been and probably always will be.  HTH!!

Dave