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#33 of 523 Intresting debates, but very good information... Question.. by steeler0023

Jan 23, 2002 (3:03 pm)

I have read all your posts and I know more about the GTI and the SI than I did an hour ago. Thanks guys for th ewealth of information. I really love the Golf GTI and it has been my dream car since I was a kid in Algeria; however, the SI seems to be getting a lot of pros. Is Honda better than VW when it comes to hatchbacks or is it a matter of taste ? Although, I worked at a VW dealership as I was going to college and people had a lot of problems with them ( way back in 1996). I shoulodnt be talking really because I am leasing a 99 Alero, I hate that car.Thank god the lease is over soon. Should I get a GTI VR6, Honda SI, a VR6 GTI, a civic EX ? Do you guys agree with me that american made cars are terrible ?
 
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#34 of 523 steeler by seminole_kev

Jan 23, 2002 (3:11 pm)

I think that small domestic cars have typically been after thoughts of the manufacturers and therefore crappy. But I think that's starting to change. Despite what some here think, the Focus is making inroads in the small market and Chevy should soon (finally!) be killing the Cavalier and bringing over a new Opel/Vauxhall design. Neon I understand is going to be replaced by a joint Mitsubishi/DC design. So at least changes are a foot. But I can understand people being hesitant to buy a small domestic.

#35 of 523 Please refer to my above post.thx! by steeler0023

Jan 24, 2002 (12:07 pm)

I would appreciate it if anyone can give me some input on my above post , and can somebody tell me what is soft suspension and what is best for a car to have, hard or soft sus ?
thanks again!

#36 of 523 for the record.... by pimpkwene

Jan 26, 2002 (5:45 pm)

i dont owe you can apology because they are not all coming out of england. i work at a dealership. i get letters directly from honda...can you say the same? and to do you one better a have a friend whos a writer at a vw dealership. and you know what? he complains to me about the cars and the problems he encounters everyday. im not trying to have a battle here. you made a statement...i was pointing out that it is not entirely true. and your right...magazines have their own opinions we dont always agree with. but statistics and one persons opinion are completely different things. statisticly....hondas have been and up until this very day. have always been considered more reliable. but like seminole_kev said...reliable sisnt everything. depends on what you want a car for. now the real question is...what do youlook for when you get a car? and is reading really believing?

#37 of 523 for the record re pimpkwene by moparbad

Jan 26, 2002 (6:59 pm)

Exactly where other than Swindon, England will the US version of Civic Si be manufactured? Please tell me how many different assembly locations there will be for the 12,000 units that are expected to be produced in 2002.
What I stated is true, you do owe me (and Honda) an apology, and I have a question for you, are you old enough to legally drink?
About your VW service writer friend...I hope your friend is not the one I got in trouble with VWoA last fall because they did not know the warranty program and they lied to me, and I called VWoA on the spot, it was entertaining as the writer got chewed out by VWoA as I watched and listened.
VW is improving it's quality and it's dealer network, new dealership facilities, and improved results or else. Honda is actually diverting Civic production from Ohio in order to manufacture their new truck/suv, so tell me where the Civic Si is going to be manufactured other than Swindon.
And feel free to scan your honda letters and post the links here, I'll be waiting for your proof.

#38 of 523 Civic Hatchbacks by robertsmx

Jan 27, 2002 (9:10 pm)

Have been designed exclusively for European market at Honda's R&D center in Germany, and will be manufactured only in England. That means, that Japan and America will get their supply of Type-R/Si/SiR etc. from Europe.
 
Said that, if anybody really thinks about quality slack due to country of origin, think again.
 
And moparbad, don't make age an issue when discussing things.

#39 of 523 Demographics, age, automobiles re robertsmx by moparbad

Jan 28, 2002 (8:33 am)

Age is not an issue? Posting in an immature manner such as one of the previous contributors (I work at Honda LOL) is usually a signal that the person posting is young. Honda is targeting the youth market age 16-25 with the Si, VW targets the young buyer with it's GTI and Jetta, and both VW and Jetta have younger buyers overall than many of their competitors. Age is an issue when discussing vehicles, age is an issue in driving style, age is an issue in insurance premiums, age is an issue as to when you are allowed to drive, age affects income, etc..
Saying that age is not an issue when discussing automobiles is ridiculous.

#40 of 523 Hi Folks- Not sure where this discussion is heading, but I want to mention: by revka

Jan 28, 2002 (11:19 am)

It's okay to take issue with another participant's statement, however our Town Hall Agreement requires that this is is to be done with civil and friendly debate.
 
In other words, it's okay to attack an idea, but it's not okay to make personal jabs (or heated remarks) towards other members for their opinions. Feel free to email me if you have any question/comments about this.
 
And now back to the subject of the Honda Civic vs the VW GTI. Thanks for your participation.
 
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#41 of 523 Thanks for jumping in Revka by robertsmx

Jan 28, 2002 (11:52 am)

moparbad:
Yes, every car is launched for a targeted audience, hence demographics. Age, sex, income whatever. Good point but only as long as we're discussing cars.

#42 of 523 Si's Arrival by eludwig

Feb 03, 2002 (12:18 am)

They're here (port of entry in Baltimore, actually). Check out the pics:

http://www.vtec.net/news/items/959.html

I missed the age dispute, but I'm a 30-year-old professional and I'd love a Civic Si.

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