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try the GTI forums classifieds. When I had my Mazda6 there was always someone looking to upgrade their tires , and I sold an extra set I had for decent money. With a car like the GTI, the guys in their 20's have lots of money to burn for wheels & tires and would jump on those 18's.If you are going down to 17's , you may come out ahead.
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Replying to: guss (Dec 03, 2008 11:21 am) If you go with winters on new wheels, I'd leave off the sensors... Not worth the $250.. I love the GTI... wish I'd got one, instead of my Subie.. |
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Replying to: woodyww (Dec 02, 2008 1:10 pm) I do have 2 neighbors w/VW Passat wagons they've had for a few years.....this is a pretty conservative neighborhood where you mainly see hondas/toyotas/subies..... |
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finally decided on something to concentrate on. Swung by the Audi dealer to re-visit an A3. Loved it. Great seats, comfy, right size, etc. Same drivetrain as the GTI, without the stiffer suspension and 18" wheels. Also gonna be way easier to sell it to the wife. SHe wasn't really enamored of the VW. ANd I have to admit, it might be just a tad "young" for us. Although my son really wanted it for himself! But of course, the dealer didn't have any suitable in stock (only COP was a stick. Go figure). Pretty much everything I liked about a V50, but more comfortable seats and a bit more room. And a really great drivetrain. Plus the panaramic roof is slick. The GTI did have kind of hard seats too. Should have been a tip off when my wife mentioned that... Now to find a good deal on an '06 or '06 2.0T DSG with plenty of warranty left, or a CPO, If nothing else, I do get fixated on cars that are impossible to find, like the V70 2.5T
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Replying to: stickguy (Dec 05, 2008 2:02 pm) |
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Swope has a new 128i on their lot equipped almost exactly the way I'd order it: Sport Pkg., heated seats, iPod/USB, and Xenons. Nothing else. The only thing I'd add would be the upgraded sound system. The MSRP is $34K, and I'm sure they'd deal a little bit(it's been there for 3 weeks) but I've enjoyed living without a car payment for the last 3 years. It sure is sweet, though. And it's not terribly slow; 14.3 in the quarter mile- which is about a second slower than a 135i and just as fast as my old E24 M6 before I chipped it and the cat fell off. Wonder how much I could get for a kidney? 
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yeah, I discussed that with him. Of course, out of 400 must sell Volvos, not 1 normal V70 turbo. There is a base model, but not that I care for. There is a V50 T5 AWD, but I don't know the details. And a silver V70R that got me tempted, but it might be too far past the practical cut off! But mostly it is pretty beat up (loads of body work), not a good thing on a car like that. But, if you want an XC90 or S60 relly cheap, you can have as many a you want.
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 09, 2008 4:08 pm) They just came out with a stupid great lease program on the '08s..
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Replying to: stickguy (Dec 09, 2008 5:03 pm) i'm so surprised that there isn't one standard V70 out of such a huge lot. |
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