Looking for a new(er) ride

[smithma7 at gmail.com (Mike Smith)]

Does it have the wee VW logo inside the headlights like the ones I saw
yesterday at the dealership?  Took a cell phn pic that I can upload
later.  Bet those ain't cheap to replace.  Look neat tho.

On 7/13/07, John S. Lagnese <jlagnese@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> We just got my wife a new ride. Its a 2007 Jetta for which we paid about
> 20K. It is a Wolfsburg with power sunroof heated seats upgrade stereo, alloy
> wheels, . The other things are most likely standard; pw pl, a/c. Its a 5 cyl
> 20 V with a 6 sp auto. It gets 25 to 30 mpg and is fairly nimble and fast.
> If you can do without the options a Jetta can be had for 18K or so.
> John
> Its her first non-Detroit unit. She loves the handling and stopping.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lexan Blanchard" <lexan_122874@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 7:49 PM
> Subject: OT: Looking for a new(er) ride
>
>
> > Well, the Montero Sport is eating more oil, and I don't really trust her
> > for long distances, and the 8V is still in pieces in the yard (I know, I
> > know), so I am considering a new(er) ride.  I think I am ready to keep it
> > in the VW family, but am open to suggestions.
> >
> > Option 1:  there is this shiny red 2006 2-door GTI at a Ford dealer (I
> > have seen this tease to and from work every day for about 3 weeks).  It
> > has a roof rack (JOY!!!) and calls my name as I pass.  I stopped briefly
> > to see that they want almost $20K.
> >
> > Option 2:  stopped at VW (on a Sunday afternoon when I wouldn't be
> > attacked by the sharks who have no knowledge or appreciation for my true
> > love who is yet to run).  You know, those new Rabbits sure are cute!  Add
> > a roof rack and I might be the envy of Trenton, NC.  Sticker said about
> > $16.5k.  VERY disappointed in the listed gas mileage.
> >
> > Option 3:  anyone have a newer car they just adore?  I hated the Mazda
> > rental the other week (2007 Mazda 3).  Would like to get into something
> > smaller than an SUV, but still functional.
> >
> > And, no I can't afford the R32 or the SUPER CUTE tangerine colored
> > Farenheit GTI (man would I be hot in an orange car, black leather with
> > orange stitching, that car made my feet itch to hit the gas pedal).
> >
> > Ideas?  Trust you guys more than the sharks at the stealership.
> >
> > Lexan
> >
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Mike
'86 Tred 16v: Red 5
'05 Iblue GTI 1.8T: Bib
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