Car Talk 2: Un-American Motor Company.

[Barnes93cb]

I would love an LS swapped FD RX7.

The link I posted is a nice read. Very cool to see the process. Seems like a nice guy as well.

Yes I will need to read the article at home so I can see any photos.

Im interested to see how far he pushes the build.

[Barnes93cb]

I've heard tell of the MK4 being POS, but the MK5 was really nice and pretty reliable, I've known quite a few people who had/still have them.

Mk4 is the best looking golf/jetta since the giugiaro-designed originals, are they actually bad cars? I never had one but they seem like typical German cars. A VR6 one could be a neat DD.

MK4 R32 is a dream car of mine.

[Davestr]

The link I posted is a nice read. Very cool to see the process. Seems like a nice guy as well.

Yes I will need to read the article at home so I can see any photos.

Im interested to see how far he pushes the build.

[Tar]

I had a Mk4 2.slow Jetta with a 5 speed. Never had any issues with it.

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Twinsies. I had the same spec. Problem free till the day forever, bought in 2000 and had it for 200k kms and 5 yrs.

[Davestr]

I had a Mk4 2.slow Jetta with a 5 speed. Never had any issues with it.

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Twinsies. I had the same spec. Problem free till the day forever, bought in 2000 and had it for 200k kms and 5 yrs.

Dats Honda style reliability. Nice!

[Johnny_P]

I had a Mk4 2.slow Jetta with a 5 speed. Never had any issues with it.

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Twinsies. I had the same spec. Problem free till the day forever, bought in 2000 and had it for 200k kms and 5 yrs.

The 2.slow was one of two dead nuts reliable volkswagen engines. The other is the 2.5 5-cyl. The rest are a mixed bag overall.

[wap]

I am a fking jew ?! You do realize that right?

News to me.

Same.

[Tar]

The 2.slow was one of two dead nuts reliable volkswagen engines. The other is the 2.5 5-cyl. The rest are a mixed bag overall.

It was epic in that regard. Dangerously slow but somewhat fun with manuel. The only issue i ever had were the vent flaps and the retractable cup holder, all the power equip, a/c, seats, sunroof, trans, brakes, wheel bearings etc held up perfectly.

I guess it was the 1.8T that gave it a bad reputation? Kind of surprised to hear tbh

[troyguitar]

Mk4 is the best looking golf/jetta since the giugiaro-designed originals, are they actually bad cars? I never had one but they seem like typical German cars. A VR6 one could be a neat DD.

MK4 R32 is a dream car of mine.

I know that the R32 is a better car, but I think the GLI looks better. Dunno if I'd ever actually buy one

[Tar]

Twinsies. I had the same spec. Problem free till the day forever, bought in 2000 and had it for 200k kms and 5 yrs.

Dats Honda style reliability. Nice!

Old hondas, i doubt the 2016+ stuff being released is up to par.

[troyguitar]

At this point, I also assume that a 200 hp 2006-11 Civic Si is a better buy in every way than a 200 hp VR6 GLI for about the same price.

[stripethree]

MK4 R32 is a dream car of mine.

Cannot wait to get mine back. The S2K VTEC sounds nice, but ain't got shit on that VR6 Wookie howl.

[Tar]

At this point, I also assume that a 200 hp 2006-11 Civic Si is a better buy in every way than a 200 hp VR6 GLI for about the same price.

Makes sense aside from refinement. They do like to catch rust more then vw products doe. It would need to get sprayed annually in this neck of the woods

[wap]

Mk4s were nice, you just needed to keep extra coilpacks in the trunk.


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My old 1999 Mk4 is still driving around on original coil packs. Dat 2.slo was dead reliable. I had 1 electrical gremlin that was fixed under warranty and since then all it's needed was routine maintenance. All that's happened other than the gremlin is drivers window switch feels like it's going to break soon, one hinge on the glove box broke (door still opens and closes fine), the AC needed repair about 12-13 years into its life, and the cruise control works intermitently. That's it. Sun roof even still works and doesn't leak.

[Barnes93cb]

MK4 R32 is a dream car of mine.

I know that the R32 is a better car, but I think the GLI looks better. Dunno if I'd ever actually buy one

The GLI is a close second. But the concept of an AWD launch with 450hp is

Ill likely never own either and I will have to deal with that fact. And if I bought one I would never have the money to tune it how I would want.

[wap]

The 2.slow was one of two dead nuts reliable volkswagen engines. The other is the 2.5 5-cyl. The rest are a mixed bag overall.

It was epic in that regard. Dangerously slow but somewhat fun with manuel. The only issue i ever had were the vent flaps and the retractable cup holder, all the power equip, a/c, seats, sunroof, trans, brakes, wheel bearings etc held up perfectly.

I guess it was the 1.8T that gave it a bad reputation? Kind of surprised to hear tbh

Oh yea! That cup holder was . Broke after about 5-6 years. Oh, and the CD player also shit the bed after about 8 years.

[Tar]

It was epic in that regard. Dangerously slow but somewhat fun with manuel. The only issue i ever had were the vent flaps and the retractable cup holder, all the power equip, a/c, seats, sunroof, trans, brakes, wheel bearings etc held up perfectly.

I guess it was the 1.8T that gave it a bad reputation? Kind of surprised to hear tbh

Oh yea! That cup holder was . Broke after about 5-6 years. Oh, and the CD player also shit the bed after about 8 years.

I can't remember why i put an aftermarket head unit it, it wasn't broken doe. That cup holder was hilarious. I think they revamped it numerous times

[wap]

Oh yea! That cup holder was . Broke after about 5-6 years. Oh, and the CD player also shit the bed after about 8 years.

I can't remember why i put an aftermarket head unit it, it wasn't broken doe. That cup holder was hilarious. I think they revamped it numerous times

Yea my brother's Mk4 Jetta was 2 years newer than mine and his cup holder was noticeably more robust than mine and I don't think his ever broke. At least they recognised and fixed the problem

[Davestr]

At this point, I also assume that a 200 hp 2006-11 Civic Si is a better buy in every way than a 200 hp VR6 GLI for about the same price.

[Davestr]

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Car Dealers Are Using Electronic Loan Contracts To Scam Buyers Into Horrible Situations

[rockchops]

https://jalopnik.com/car-dealers-are-us ... 1821021493

Car Dealers Are Using Electronic Loan Contracts To Scam Buyers Into Horrible Situations

Dat top comment doe

[Davestr]

The link I posted is a nice read. Very cool to see the process. Seems like a nice guy as well.

Yes I will need to read the article at home so I can see any photos.

Im interested to see how far he pushes the build.

Latest updates. Its a nice set up he has goin...---- http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicles/1 ... ost3715293

[Barnes93cb]

Yes I will need to read the article at home so I can see any photos.

Im interested to see how far he pushes the build.

Latest updates. Its a nice set up he has goin...---- http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicles/1 ... ost3715293

Im very jealous of this mans resources.

[Davestr]

CRV is going to need a new alternator soon.

Life's depressing moment

[troyguitar]

Been crunching the numbers on if I get this job or not...

If I do, may get the axe. 50 mi/day @ 17-18 MPG will get real old, real quick.

Looking at one of these if the is right.