Cars: Search & Destroy

I thought the Beetle would be a lot chepaer than the Jetta, bc: tiny, 2 doors, twee, but the standard package is just like 1,500 cheaper than a Jetta. Why?

also, that matrix thing is fugly

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I'm thinking about another A4 in black this time next year, maybe two or three years old as the new one's (with the full "Auto Union" style grill) aren't really that special to me. I'm also considering the Prius and the Toureg (but only because the interior is so beautiful).

While the new Jetta's styling is a mis-step, the upcomig Passat is beautiful!

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My ideal ride is probably an Audi A8L or S8, or an early seventies Charger or Challenger. I agree with Toraneko upthread about F1, but I also love Le Mans.

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http://www.autoreview.ru/new_site/year2001/n20/mercedes/mb_21a.jpg

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Try to park in the shade. Use windshield sunshade. Leave sunroof popped up. Sometimes leave windows cracked. Sear ass, backs of legs and hands on hot leather seats.

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http://mclellansautomotive.com/photos/B32647.jpg

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http://www.coolstuffchannel.com/www.coolstuffchannel.com/MT/images/honda%20techno.jpg

I KNOW, I KNOW, it's a honda. Whatever. Look at it.

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I also like the car in the beginning of Ma Nuit Chez Maud.

If I were to get a car now, I would get a hybrid, but I don't know of any models that look nice.

xpost that photo won't work for me :(

The new Mustang is one of the few new cars I solidly like. Too bad the Ford dealerships have been nothing but asses about it - putting a $6000 to $7000 dealer "markup" on it and refusing test drives to people interested in the GT. I was able to test drive the V6 though and concluded that the GT is the only way to go - it'll pretty much pass anything except for gas stations.

http://users.pld.com/rbriggs/images/66rickmust.jpg

http://www.onysd.wednet.edu/~g98s57/cars/ford/67galaxy500.JPG

My girlfriend pines after this ugly thing:
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I'd rather have this:
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But the car I really want is this:
http://toyota.jp/Showroom/All_toyota_lineup/Century/exterior/images/ex01_svg.jpg

Do you get renaults in the states because a turbo Diesel renault megane might be right up your street. Quirky styling cheap to run, quite quick, easy to drive. Loads of room in the back and boot whilst still being a little smaller than a golf on the outside. My cousin and his wife have them and think they are great and I've had them as hire cars a lot and think a great deal of them. Also the safest in the class I think. They have a service interval of about 20,000 kilometers as well.

I'm disappointed that Jetta is no longer looking toward the youth market. They are trying to hold on to the youths who bought before but are now grown up and married--but what about the people who are still youthful?

Re the Mini: I'm sure it's a great car for dashing around the city, but I'm not sure it is a suburban dream. I've read reports that it is a bit sluggish to accelerate and can be a bit patchy on the open road. Also, the dashboard looks hella confusing to me.

I think the Golf could be a good compromise. Not particularly cute, but with a certain oafish charm. Cheaper than a Beetle (with more room) and less aspirational than a Jetta.

http://www.einszweidrei.de/vw/golf2basis1987-1.jpg

i used 2 have those micro machines i think

Electroma is actually where I first saw and liked the car, so yeah. Unoriginal of me I guess.

Totally original! Have been trying to find this one picture I recall of a red one, shot from the rear, in front of a modern house.

Maybe it's just the adjustment, but I had to take a rental for a few days and it's a Honda Fit and so far I fucking HATE driving this thing. Weird ass hatchback rear view, strange shape, handles weird, cannot get my spatial bearings whatsoever, driver seat sits uncomfortably. I feel like this thing was just invented to convince people to pay for the more expensive rental next time. I want my bougie accord back.

Should I buy a used Honda CR-V, a used Subaru Forester, or option C ___?

C = used 1994 Volvo 240 with 250,000 miles, Vermont plates, and dancing bear bumper sticker.

ime subarus and hondas are both reliable vehicles, but I'd give the edge to subarus