05-08-2019, 04:28 PM | #11 | |
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It's difficult, infrastructure-wise, to plug two cars in at my house, so moving to a 2 Tesla household is still tricky. Plus the E90/F30 option would probably be cheaper. To JV: yeah, ultimately it will be her decision. |
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05-08-2019, 04:56 PM | #12 | |
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As for sticks, maybe that e90 wagon from EAG? Just kidding. Since equ happens to have that 535 for sale it might be worth a look. If not, maybe an e90 335i? B8 S4 manual? b7 S4 wagon manual (granted that's probably a masochistic choice). What about an STI hatch with a stick? Do you have any must-haves or things you don't like? What apsects of the Golf bore you? Do you want something cheaper/more practical/dont have to think about it or something higher maintanence/higher performing? |
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05-08-2019, 05:56 PM | #13 | |
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STI doesn't really interest me. I had one a while ago and it had its charms but they were limited. |
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05-08-2019, 05:58 PM | #14 |
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The 2.0 Giulia has been a remarkably fun and practical car to drive.
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05-08-2019, 05:59 PM | #15 |
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Stupid question . . . If they are making you pay for it, do they have to put factory stuff in it?
How much would they charge for diagnostics if you tell them you want to pick it up tomorrow (and take it somewhere who will install better parts?)
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05-08-2019, 06:11 PM | #16 |
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I don't think they've done anything to it yet, so presumably I could do this, but a) I'd like to try and get some warranty or goodwill on it, and b) I'm not sure what "better" parts are; ppl on Vortex have thoughts, but what might seem like a reasonable noise low effort flywheel/clutch combo to them probably wouldn't to me and certainly wouldn't to my wife.
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05-08-2019, 06:37 PM | #17 | |
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05-08-2019, 07:51 PM | #18 |
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If you get the 911 and you need to go somewhere with 3 people and no superchargers, what will you do?
If you have a solution to that problem then trade the Golf and Boxster for a 911 stat. You want one. Life is short. It's time. |
05-08-2019, 08:27 PM | #19 |
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I have nice, big, comfy 535i for sale. Buy that and a 911. Then sell Golf R & Boxster (that's my biased advice).
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05-09-2019, 07:46 AM | #20 |
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Buying the 535 seems like a great interim solution.
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