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09-24-2021, 09:45 PM | #2226 |
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I didn't think I could dislike someone more than derphawk but 6 is is getting close.
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09-24-2021, 09:46 PM | #2227 |
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Do GTI drivers obsess over changing their oil every 2000 miles and send samples constantly to blackstone because they live in terror of their engine randomly suffering a catastrophic failure?
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09-24-2021, 09:49 PM | #2228 |
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09-24-2021, 09:51 PM | #2229 | |
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Unfortunately they are too busy worrying about the CEL, low coolant, thermostat failures, and warranty denials . You know what is comical, they didn't even bother updating the thermostat and the water pump for the MK8, they just said screw it and cut the warranty period. ALL resources went into the ID, so they phoned in the MK8. |
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09-24-2021, 09:56 PM | #2230 | |
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My straight six was powered by German engineering so a few failed fuel pumps and turbos. Wasn't powered by LOVE, that is for sure so I agree with you there. |
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09-24-2021, 09:59 PM | #2231 |
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Looks like a lowered mini van with Ebay knock off aftermarket fog lights. Cool stickers tho. Dealer add on ?
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09-24-2021, 10:03 PM | #2232 |
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Derphawk confirmed.
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09-24-2021, 10:10 PM | #2233 | |
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I think the black molding on the fenders fits the theme they are shooting for, and the performance of the engine and drivetrain with the new chassis and suspension improvements are going to make for a very good if not great driving experience. The shock of the new design is wearing off, people are warming up to it, and the overreaction, and fun of satire are becoming tongue in cheek. |
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09-24-2021, 10:14 PM | #2234 |
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they look like early 80s cheverolet chevetts lol...or at best a slightly more modern version. they are just goofy. probably fun to drive but ....why? lol
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09-24-2021, 10:22 PM | #2235 | |
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09-24-2021, 10:23 PM | #2236 | |
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They are OK. Not that fun in comparison to the WRX. You can't turn off the nannies all the way, the car will never let you forget it is FWD. It is a MQB chassis, fantastic for daily driving but falls apart at the limit. The MK8 just has terrible proportions, they made it look like a mini van even more. Not much of an upgrade from the MK7, same chassis, minimal power gain with 5 PSI extra boost. They phoned it in as all resources well relocated to EV ID going forward. Expect a hefty price increase for the US market too. Although they had to discount the MK7 5-6K to sell them here. |
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09-24-2021, 10:53 PM | #2237 | |
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09-24-2021, 11:56 PM | #2238 |
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That's what I been saying. We don't even know what the STI will be. It could be amazing with real life paint even...or at least somewhere. Also, what about that wing. Just the shivers grabs hold every time that wing.
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09-24-2021, 11:57 PM | #2239 |
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09-25-2021, 12:02 AM | #2240 |
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I'm not much of a fan of the MK8. I do like that VW sponsored that BBS homage build tho.
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09-25-2021, 12:10 AM | #2241 |
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I'm a fan of everything about the MK8, except the lack of knobs and switches. Which seems to me "knobs and switches" is the new "no manual no care".
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09-25-2021, 12:41 AM | #2242 | |
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interesting info, I rarely see any v.w hatches around this area, I can't remember the last time I saw one. I got z ride in a brand new golf back in 2007...it felt solid but my STI would have decimated that hatch in acceleration |
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09-25-2021, 01:47 AM | #2243 |
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Loved this car. Wish I coulda afforded it at the time. Dealer wouldn't budge from $32k. Look...painted!
But I ended up in an MK5 GTI instead. It took a cheap tune, exhaust, and tires to hang with that STI, but for something like 10k less out of pocket it was so worth it. Good times. Miss those KKUC meets. |
09-25-2021, 07:42 AM | #2244 |
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Another ride along:
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/09/10/...-photos-specs/ "The engine did pull hard and felt like it was not the least bit peaky, and both the new ultra-suede seats in the Limited (replacing leather) and the Recaros in the GT kept a firm enough grip. There was no need to seek out a grab handle as Speed hurtled headlong through the corners. The SPT shifts in the GT did indeed feel as seamless as a good DCT, and the car gobbled up the apex curbs equally well whether we were in a GT equipped with adaptive dampers or the Limited with its fixed-valve dampers." |
09-25-2021, 08:08 AM | #2245 | |
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And I test drove the cvt before buying the manual for my 15. It was awful. And no adaptive dampers and Recaros for the manual which is the biggest seller? I'd love to have been a fly on the wall when they discussed that logic, and when the designers and bosses agreed on having more cladding than the outback..... |
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09-25-2021, 08:11 AM | #2246 |
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Underwhelmed as is subaru recent fashion, but hopin' and a prayin' she'll fit the bill.
I got the Alfa goddess sittin' in the garrage keepin' clean n dry. Surely glad I didn't wait years for this Ash Barty Farty and I got myself a Raducanu if ya know what I'm sayin'. These damn wrx never easy on the eyes. Now havin' that said I do have a history of ownin' one of these cars, and she fits a certain bill. I do like to beat on a car and keep her outside, all conditions, no kind treatment. "Hard-use" as they say. I beat on my previous wrx, she kept takin it no problem. The Alfa goddess can look pretty in the garage, while the wrx does dog duty, ankle-biter duty, mud duty, dirt, you name it. She isn't real pretty, but I feel like she'll fit the bill. I'm not ready to drive a CR-V yet. The Alfa can't be bothered to do the dirty work. |
09-25-2021, 08:11 AM | #2247 | |
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09-25-2021, 08:38 AM | #2248 |
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It is a pre-production model so maybe that is why. The final specs weren't even released yet. I am hoping the 271 hp figure is for regular fuel rating but who knows. The styling has grown on me a lot, I think that dark blue looks really good.
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09-25-2021, 08:45 AM | #2249 |
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Aw hell' , it'll probably be another damn year before you see em' on lots with the johnny 5 shortages. They only let Speed manhandle' the car cause' it's the only one that damn exists !
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09-25-2021, 08:46 AM | #2250 |
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