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VW VR6 GTI (or an outback)

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alpinecowboy84
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i'm getting a new car, that much is certain. and after not a whole lot of thinking i've determined that there are only two remotely intelligent choices in this universe: a volkswagen vr6 gti or a subaru outback. obviously these aren't exactly the same kind of cars. one is small, agile, quick, 2 door, 2 wheel drive and somewhat expensive to repair. the other is large, kind of momish, anything but aggresive, reliable as fuck and extremely easy to take care of, it doesn't require premium gas either.

i've driven the outback (my friend has one) and today i went and drove the 2000 gti (fuckin rallied that shit, thank god for a cool car salesman). i pretty much fell in love with it and i think i'm gonna go for the gti...

is there anyone who owns a gti or knows someone very closely who's had one. i'm just looking for some personal experience that could lean in the way of advice. what can you tell me.

obviously i don't need to hear any crap about why camaros kick the shit out of gti's, or that outbacks take longer to hotbox - i need some advice here. i also don't wanna hear about it if you have an ancient one (as dope as they may be).



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Sep 7 2004 12:18AM
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nkmo.
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find a used R32, they're 4 wheel drive arent they?


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Sep 7 2004 12:26AM
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davidh
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my momma's got an 03' outback. It's a 4 cylindar, which kinda sucks to be at 3500 rpm at 75mph, but the 6 wouldnt do that. Subaru's are kick ass, even if they are mom cars. Don't get the auto tho. Auto's suck.
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Sep 7 2004 12:41AM
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alpinecowboy84
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used r32? why of course, let me just run out to the back garden and shake down the money tree. in fact fuck that, i'll just go for the NOS-free hpr edition which does 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds.



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Sep 7 2004 1:33AM
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brokebutitsworthit
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go with the gti had one and loved the shit out of it, quick 2. not as fast as what i have now but i miss it
Sep 7 2004 1:39AM
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Tosh
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hey man i own a vr6 gti and i would go for that i have driven the outback too. I have had no problems with my car and love it
Sep 7 2004 2:32AM
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Ph3nyX
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outback 2.5XT
Sep 7 2004 7:18AM
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Bangor
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so get a 2 door impreza. i was close to getting a 98 GTI when the bastard sold it right before i showed up....... so i've got a 5 speed, 2 door, 96 impreza. 1.8L engine kinda sucks, but the 4wd + small car make it handle and drive like crazy...... it handles better than a GTI, and if you can find one with a 2.2L engine, or one of the turbo STI engines, even better.
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Sep 7 2004 9:14AM
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Bangor
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now that i read your post, i'd say get a 98 GTI. I test drove the 4cyl, but i'm pretty sure that's the year before 93 octane was required in VW's. So, a 98 VR6 would be fast, sweet, and cheap to fill up. (I think.) and you can take the couple grand you save and pimp it out.
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Sep 7 2004 9:21AM
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jibbles
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GTI = SICK
subaru = SICK

doesn't matter dude, either is a super nice car

however the gti is probably faster unless you get a wrx or sti. but you cant fit as much stuff in a gti as you can fit in a suby
Sep 23 2004 4:56PM
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Sep 23 2004 4:57PM
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PFD
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Buy German, you can't go wrong, but if you do buy an import... hehehe... then get a wrx... wagon
Sep 23 2004 4:58PM
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alpinecowboy84
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yeah i bought the gti. 2001 with 11k on it for fucking 14,975. thats brand new. so anyway, i'm on the freeway today and i'm moving, i'm like 'shit, i should slow down i really can't afford a ticket.' i look down, i'm doing a 100. it feels like i can't be doing more than 75. the car is sick. it corners well, its fast off the line, it looks good, it smells good. the best part is, morons everywhere try to race with me and i always destroy them. i think i might add an after market intake and exhaust add like 20 to 25 horsepower.



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Sep 23 2004 5:26PM
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Tosh
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well done son good choice
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Sep 23 2004 5:42PM
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Gregg
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Reccomendations:
WRX Wagon
Baja Turbo
Matrix XRS

Thse three have the closest performance to the VW GTi, but still have the room to haul your skis and/or other outdoor gear. Both Subarus (WRX and Baja) are AWD - the Martrix is FWD.


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Sep 23 2004 7:47PM
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P-JO
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nicely done, what color is it, because color really determines if its sweett..




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Sep 23 2004 7:53PM
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IHOP
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hell no, go get a Subaru Impreza(a good one, 2.5 mabe or wrx)! Impreza's will kick a GTI's ass so hard. Especially in snow.
Sep 23 2004 7:59PM
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Tosh
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i dont see where they would kick there ass
Sep 24 2004 10:56AM
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small block 350 running at 12/1 compression pushing out over 400 horse easy. 5.7 liters, ohhhhhhhh god orgasm. sorry.
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Sep 24 2004 11:01AM
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Bangor
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well, the GTI i was going to buy got sold......... so i got a 2 door subaru impreza. 96 with 88kmi for $5k. It'd decently fast, and handles better than the GTI. so I'm happy. Your VR6 GTI would easily beat me, granted........ but i still like mine!
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Sep 24 2004 11:14AM
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Get a Jetta, dog.
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Sep 24 2004 11:35AM
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fakie_jibber
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all volks are good to drive, but are shit in the long run, after 2 years max your electrical will let go, your engine will start to fuck up. unless you are ready to spend alot on parts, go with the subaru. plus it's all wheel drive, alot easier to get to the moutain. a friend of mine got a brand new A4 1.8t (same engine as a volks) and the oil pump let go after 2 months. all the jettas 1.8t had a callback for that reasonm
Sep 24 2004 11:49AM
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yeah...VW's not lasting. Are you on crack son?
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Sep 24 2004 1:09PM
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acc
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i just got an 05 outback sport two weeks ago. i love it. driving in the pouring rain last weekend up 89, looked down and i was doing 90. scary but amazing because the traction is great.

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Sep 24 2004 1:33PM
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ECFS-Attitash
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my best friend has a sick 20th anniversary edition GTI, he loves it, though he's got an suv to drive to the mountains in...
If you're not gonna drive to the mts too much, id go with the GTI, if so, the Subaru (as much as i generally detest subies)

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Sep 24 2004 3:45PM
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kyle_w
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SUBARU WRX STI




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Sep 24 2004 3:46PM
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sporegasm
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haha isnt all Volkswagen cars manufactured in Germany, except for Passat and that SUV..

Mexican assembled cars = cheap and shitty quality.
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Sep 24 2004 4:08PM
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sporegasm
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I mean manufactured in Mexico, sorry me and my friends just finished 3 fat blunts.
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Sep 24 2004 4:09PM
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ECFS-Attitash
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and the phaeton at least...
but the GTI was from germany, so im not sure

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Sep 25 2004 1:40AM
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bigkicker
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yeah just get a wrx sti



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Sep 25 2004 9:02AM
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P-JO
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No.. only the jetta and bug are from mexico I think? The VWs from germany have a little crown emblem on the side.




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Sep 25 2004 10:36AM
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Justo8484
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if you like the GTI's performance and the legacy's 4 wheel drive... Legacy GT. i believe its a turbocharged 2.5 liter
Sep 25 2004 11:19AM
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