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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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I willing to bet that this car as equipped can do 5.9 in 0-60 MPH.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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so whats the verdict, dad?
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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pics of said daughter
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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You guys are killing me. Look, she is my offspring, so that means she is drop dead gorgeous...



I cannot wait to drive the 337, and will let you guys know my thoughts on how it stacks up to the RX8.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
You guys are killing me. Look, she is my offspring, so that means she is drop dead gorgeous...



i'll be the judge of that.


j/p

but seriously i've always liked the way VW's drove for a daily driver car. I'm sure you/she will love it.
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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This is a better deal than I imagined. The insurance company paid me $4K for the totaled Jetta, and I have guys wanting about $3K for it's tranny, rims, tires, and stereo. That means I'm only out $3k out of pocket. Sweet deal.

My previous dub rides:
'77 Scirocco (Sold)
'83 Golf GTI Mark I (Sold)
'95 Jetta GLS (Totaled By A Road Rage Driver! RIP)
'99 Passat GLS V6 (The Wife's Daily Driver - 120K on it)
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
You guys are killing me. Look, she is my offspring, so that means she is drop dead gorgeous...
She must take after her mother, then.


Pretty sweet ride. Def needs a driving course or at least a stern discussion of patience & stopping distances. (tho I'm sure that discussion has already transpired)
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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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LOL - she has been driving a manual since she was 15, and now at age 20 she can out drive her buddies. But, you are correct about the lesson learned concerning safe driving distances.

I'm taking her to a driving school also.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:26 AM
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The ECU has been APR tuned to 215hp/247lb-ft. Maybe I should give her the RX8 and keep the 337....
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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f8ckin troll!





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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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ROTFLMAO

I can't wait to drive this thing. It's going to make me wanna save up again for the supercharger from RP.

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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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I can't even imagine how much trouble I'd get in if the 8 had another 50 HP, nevermind supercharging it. But then, once I can afford said trouble I will be adding the extra power. mmmmm . . . 300 hp rx8 . . .



that VW is really nice looking and sounds like it will be a blast to drive tho.
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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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There's no daughter in those pics...

And here I thought you were cool...
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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OK, here is my daughter. She is my pride and joy, so be nice.

"Removed now that everyone who was interested has seen her - nobody stepped with a million bucks to marry her though..."

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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Good deal for her and you. Sick car!
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
OK, here is my daughter. She is my pride and joy, so be nice.
beautiful and into cars? Sounds like you have a great daughter
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
OK, here is my daughter. She is my pride and joy, so be nice.
she is nice... i mean, im glad that shes your pride and joy. ill be nice...
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Damn...you guys ARE being nice...no leg humping or anything.

She is even prettier in person........ ( just like her mother )
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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thats a great car.....

chipped vw/audi = hotness
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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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i knew u couldnt resist but to give us a pic of her! i dont know why u gave such a struggle! she's gorgeous...i think we're gonna need some video of pop driving the VW on the circuit!
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
she is drop dead gorgeous...
dayum. you weren't lying.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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cool day, lucky daughter!
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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hot, im 21 and i drive an 8. Sign me up! Or is therea waiting list. Haha, although i do have to yell at you for spending your money on our feedkit!!! You better still be on it lol.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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real pimp *** vw> any replica kit out there ever

car's freakin' sweet, the 8 will be around a while, scoring a modern classic like the dub doesn't happen very often so props to you for good taste and a beautiful daughter/family who has good taste as well
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