What Car Would you Buy Absolutely Base?

"Vicente Esteve" (vicente-esteve) 05/09/2014 at 17:18 • Filed to: None

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That means you get to the showroom, and say to the salesman: "No, I don't need the blind-spot-rear-entretaining-massaging-adaptive-steering-guided-22-inch-cruise-controled-cupholders. The base car is exactly what I want."

My take is the Volkswagen Golf MK7. Because no other car in its base form and at this price point feels as good as this. It may be on the inside, driving dynamics, sensation of solidity, but I would be perfectly fine with it as a base model.

So tell me, what car would you buy absolutely base?

(Try to avoid a 458 Italia, or an AMG or something saying you wouldn't add a single option to them.)

newton > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:20

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Mustang 5.0.

Well, HIDs are nice. But aside from that, BASE.

Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan' > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:20

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offroadkarter > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:20

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I would have bought my car totally base model. It only had like 3 options anyways

For Sweden > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:21

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Veyron

Opposite Locksmith > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:21

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carrera s. avoid all their famous add on prices, get a fantastic rwd car

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:21

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Wrangler cuz that's that way a Wrangler should be.

PatBateman > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:23

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Dammit. My answer was going to be a Veyron, then I read the last sentence.

camaroboy68ss > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:26

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Chevy SS because who needs a sunroof or spare tire

jariten1781 > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:27

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My 96 miata and 02 protege 5 were both base and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Merkin Muffley > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:30

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Almost any 4wd pickup.

My hovercraft is full of eels > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:35

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The Dacia Duster. First off, the base model is very cheap. For instance, you'd have to pay about (the equivalent of) $1000 more for the cheapest (60 hp, 3-door) VW Polo. And the cheapest Duster even looks good - it's a real workhorse, and a lot of car for that kind of money. Too bad it's only 2WD and has no a/c.

Crest > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:42

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Bugatti Veyron lol

Crest > Crest 05/09/2014 at 17:45

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Sorry i didn't read the last piece. Base 911. The misery............but I can easily turn it into a track car

XJDano > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:46

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mazda2 or 3, fiesta, spark, mini, F250, echo, miata, cherokee XJ, metro ( hey I do have that)

Tom McParland > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:47

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Very tempted to get a 320, manual trans (no cost option) and nothing else. But I would rather have the "Jalop Edition" with the sport package, and would throw in heated seats and adaptive lighting.

KirkyV > My hovercraft is full of eels 05/09/2014 at 17:48

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I'd feel a little silly buying a Duster with no four-wheel drive, though by that same token, I wouldn't want to get one with any option other than four-wheel drive. It's a great cheap utility vehicle; I'd want it as utilitarian as possible.

Alex B > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:49

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Miata is always the answer!!!!!!!!!

CAR_IS_MI > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/09/2014 at 17:51

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Could maybe do base base (sport) but would rather do base Sahara. Better axles...

The Compromiser > jariten1781 05/09/2014 at 17:56

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the fact that the only options for the Protege5 in 02 were sunroof and automatic helps ;)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 17:57

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I don't think I could bring myself to do it on any car. If I had to, though, a "base" (non-bespoke) Rolls-Royce Phantom would do in a pinch.

asindhidude > Opposite Locksmith 05/09/2014 at 18:04

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i would say base boxster

as is the case w the cayman/boxy , you're really just paying for the chassis anyways, might as save some coin and get some sun

BondoSpecial > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 18:05

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I got my 2011 Infiniti M37x without the optional driver add on crap, because I am not a text-messaging-while-driving moron that needs adaptive cruise control or panic braking assist or lane avoidance warnings. And I felt the base 330hp VQ engine was more than sufficient, such that the optional V8 was unnecessary. I normally believe in buying the highest trim line of a car, but this car surprised me, in that the base 3.7 VQ engine is just that good.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 18:07

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Chevy Silverado 1WT 2WD

OR a Camaro LS

I wouldn't complain with either of these two.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 18:09

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US market Base 3-series (320i). 170HP, 6-speed manual, RWD sedan with absolutely everything a man could possibly need right off the bat.

base golf GTD. All the torque! plus MPG's! plus the GTI's stellar handling! love it!

Opposite Locksmith > asindhidude 05/09/2014 at 18:10

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I buy my cars to escape it all! Not a converterible person. I've owned a montero, a wrx, and I drove a miata my girlfriend owned for 6 months

Mikeado > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 18:14

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Nissan GT-R.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 18:22

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As long as it has A/C and a Telescoping Steering wheel(this is a must for me as I have long legs and somewhat short arms,sort of like a T-Rex). I would buy any base model because that's where the real value is. all the options are ridiculously overpriced.

a base model fiesta is $12000(A/C is $1000 more) and loaded is over $22000. you're telling me all the options are worth 10K? I could almost buy 2 base fiesta's for that.

AdrianW > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 18:55

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Doesn't get much more base than this.

WhiskeyGolf > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 18:56

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Base Golf is a solid choice. I drove a 3 door Trendline Mk6 for 3 years and it was everything I needed in a car. Moving to a 4 cylinder turbo in the Mk7 sounds like it would make it even better.

F10M5 > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 19:13

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A BMW 114i. Turbocharged, RWD, interesting design and good interior finish.

biturboism, the cult > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 19:33

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Citroen C15 - my guilty pleasure. 1.5l naturally aspirated diesel. 67hp, 80mpg (US). 5 spd manual, no A/C or radio.

Bliss on a stick.

T5Killer > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 19:50

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Sadly this 5.0 Doesn't have a bare bones LX package :(

TheJWT > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 20:04

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The only answer

wiffleballtony > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 20:26

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I tried to purchase my Mustang GT as close to stock as possible. The most stock example readily available still had reversing sensors, which was a minor cost increase so it was fine. My thought was that over the course of the car's life I would be replacing most of it aftermarket anyway.

wiffleballtony > newton 05/09/2014 at 20:32

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Thats exactly what I got.

George McNally > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:03

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1980 Ford Fairmont.

I bought one of these in 1979 with "0" options for a little over4 grand out the door. 2.3 4 cylinder/4 speed manual.

I drove it for 9 years (close to 100k) and only changed oil, filters, tires and wiper blades. It was the best/worst car ever.

By the time I traded it in on a 88 Tempo.....it was pretty used up.

Vicente Esteve > newton 05/09/2014 at 21:20

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Great Choice, but I was looking more in terms of base V6 Manual. Still, Valid answer

Vicente Esteve > Otto-the-Croatian-'Whoops my Volvo is a sedan' 05/09/2014 at 21:20

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Thats just the base of the base of a vehicle. Great choice!

Vicente Esteve > offroadkarter 05/09/2014 at 21:21

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Marauder. Nice...

Vicente Esteve > For Sweden 05/09/2014 at 21:21

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Well, yeah, me as well

Vicente Esteve > Opposite Locksmith 05/09/2014 at 21:22

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I was going to say a Porsche, but it would still be an expensive car in the end so I wanted something more interesting. Also, I like the way you think

Vicente Esteve > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 05/09/2014 at 21:23

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Really close to picking that. But I just dislike the stigma that people in Mexico have given the Wrangler. I KNOW I don't have to hate a car for the people who drive them. But I just would see myself owning one, and I live 15 min. from a beach!

Vicente Esteve > PatBateman 05/09/2014 at 21:24

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Haha also valid, although it would have been more interesting an answer like a Spark or something weird.

Vicente Esteve > camaroboy68ss 05/09/2014 at 21:24

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Haha awesome. I actually need a sunroof!

Vicente Esteve > jariten1781 05/09/2014 at 21:25

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I was this damn close to choosing the Miata, but it was too obvious an answer. Cool cars

Vicente Esteve > Merkin Muffley 05/09/2014 at 21:25

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Tradesman anyone?

Vicente Esteve > My hovercraft is full of eels 05/09/2014 at 21:26

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I seriously LOVE this car. I really really wish that I had one. There is just a donkey like attitude to them that I adore. One of the best cars of the last 5 years to be introduced if you ask me

PatBateman > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:27

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I could have answered Chevy SS.

Vicente Esteve > Crest 05/09/2014 at 21:27

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Haha every answer is valid. lol

Vicente Esteve > XJDano 05/09/2014 at 21:27

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Haha you do have intention of B-Spec racing do you?

Vicente Esteve > Tom McParland 05/09/2014 at 21:29

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The Jalop Edition 3 Series, is the best 3 series to me. Yes, including the M3. Kill me if you want, but I feel the honesty of the ZMT=ZSP a lot more charming.

Vicente Esteve > Alex B 05/09/2014 at 21:29

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I was tempted... Miata Life.

Vicente Esteve > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/09/2014 at 21:30

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haha I would as well obviously, but ONLY if the umbrella holder is standard. If not, I have to put that option, sorry.

Vicente Esteve > BondoSpecial 05/09/2014 at 21:32

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I also beilive in buying the Highest trim available. My thinking is, all of the engineers work went into the Highest spec car since it has the most systems. So, why not give them credit, instead of saying no, I don't need all of the work you put into innovating.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/09/2014 at 21:33

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I think the Silverado would make me look less like an asshole, so Silverado. Also, the Camaro is like sitting in a whales mouth.

Vicente Esteve > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 05/09/2014 at 21:34

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Very good choices!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:35

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I've never seemed to be annoyed by the low greenhouse.

Vicente Esteve > Mikeado 05/09/2014 at 21:36

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Hahah I get it, Im not much of a GTR Fan.

Vicente Esteve > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 05/09/2014 at 21:38

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Hahah exactly. Thats the point of the post.

Vicente Esteve > AdrianW 05/09/2014 at 21:39

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Vicente Esteve > WhiskeyGolf 05/09/2014 at 21:40

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I just like Golfs, and pretty much having a Harlekin is a life goal.

Vicente Esteve > F10M5 05/09/2014 at 21:40

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Nice Choice! We get the 118i Here as the smallest cheapest Beemer.

Vicente Esteve > biturboism, the cult 05/09/2014 at 21:41

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SO FRENCH

Vicente Esteve > T5Killer 05/09/2014 at 21:42

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Five OH EL Ex

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:42

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Wrx, Tiguan, S5. Tiguan because manual. Wrx and S5 explain themselves.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:43

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What is the Stigma against Wranglers in Mexico? That they're only rentals for tourists?

Vicente Esteve > TheJWT 05/09/2014 at 21:44

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Good News!

Vicente Esteve > wiffleballtony 05/09/2014 at 21:44

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Hmmm, like scion selling blank paper to add mods and stuff.

Vicente Esteve > George McNally 05/09/2014 at 21:45

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That is proper car ownership

Vicente Esteve > PatBateman 05/09/2014 at 21:46

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Well, yes. Its good, but I like the SRTs more

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/09/2014 at 21:47

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Hahah I've never sat in a Camaro honestly, sorry.

PatBateman > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:47

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Ditto.

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 05/09/2014 at 21:47

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Tiguan Manual is nice. Haha the others are just obvious

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:49

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It isn't as bad as people make it seem

I just noticed the Silverado has crank windows.. WTF GM, crank windows but no manual option?

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:49

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Yeah, When I have Mini-Me's. I'd like to get a Tiguan, plus Harttman wheels and some performance goodies. Oh and manual, of course!

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/09/2014 at 21:55

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Thats so sad. I mean, in Mexico your requests are always fulfilled:

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:56

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It was available in the previous generation here too. But is it available in a brand new 2014 down there?

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 05/09/2014 at 21:56

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You are awesome! But keep the Audi. Also my girlfriend likes the Tiguan a Lot, I hope that we stay together to the point where I can buy her one. I have made a commitment that the first car I ever buy new with my hard earned money will be for her.

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 21:59

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Haha, I'm trying to get my lady friend a new car at some point also. Probably a Volvo something or other.

It's very generous of you to save a new car for her! Just shows ya how much you care for her.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/09/2014 at 22:01

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Le-me-check.....

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

Las versiones WT de Silverado 1500 cuentan con un motor de 6 cilindros de 4.3 L con sistema SIDI y Válvulas de Transmisión Variable que ayudan a tener un consumo eficiente de combustible. Esta versión incluye transmisión manual de 5 velocidades y dirección hidráulica. El sistema de frenos es de discos delanteros y traseros de tambor con sistema ABS, los rines son de acero de 17", y para su seguridad, cuenta con 2 bolsas de aire frontales, 2 laterales y 2 de tipo cortina. Control crucero al volante y Radio AM/FM, sistema de 4 bocinas.

In other words...

WT + Radio

The Silverado 1500 WT versions have a 6-cylinder engine with 4.3 L SIDI and valves Variable Transmission system that help to have a fuel efficiency. This release includes 5-speed manual transmission and power steering. The brake system is front and drum rear discs with ABS, steel wheels are 17 ", and for your security, has 2 front airbags, 2 side and 2 curtain. Cruising the wheel and AM / FM radio, 4 speakers Control system.

VIVA MEXICO!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 22:02

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FUCK.

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 05/09/2014 at 22:03

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Man you have no idea how much I've done for her. She is really worth That much. I just feel like I have to give her something in return for all the happiness she has brought me. Also, I hope to later on teach her to drive stick. I have told her so many times to drive Oliver but she always refuses saying "I will destroy it or something". She cares to much haha.

Opposite Locksmith > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 22:05

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otherwise I'd have to say a c7 corvette! Base interior is better than c6 prime interior. That's a winner choice

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 22:06

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You two sound like you've got a great relationship!

I try to do as much as I can for my Lady Friend. We work different hours, just moved in together. I'd like to try again to teach her stick on my A4. We've gotten along great, but when the road gets rocky, it sure gets rocky.

She wasn't afraid to kill my old Audi, Haha.

Vicente Esteve > Opposite Locksmith 05/09/2014 at 22:07

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I hate big time the first C6 steering wheels, What was Chevy thinking??

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 05/09/2014 at 22:10

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Haha no relationship is perfect, you just have to make it work the best it can. I want her to not feel bad about stalling my 11 year old 2 point slow!

Opposite Locksmith > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 22:12

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what do you think of my wrx's wheel? It's pleather wrapped!

Mine doesn't have that button pod on the bottom left

Vicente Esteve > Opposite Locksmith 05/09/2014 at 22:14

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I really want to grab it by THE SCRUFF OF THE NECK OF THAT BASTAR... It is really nice, tight and small, as it should be.

Opposite Locksmith > Vicente Esteve 05/09/2014 at 22:16

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mines wearing nicely!

mumblese > Vicente Esteve 05/10/2014 at 02:38

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VW made sure nobody would buy the base (Trendline in EU, not sure about the trim names in US) model of mk7 anymore with one simple trick - the front seats. The base trim level with some small options had about 60% of the volume sold in EU, which was too much for VAG. So what they did, at least for EU models - again, not sure about US - they will put very cheap, uncomfortable seats in the Trendline model which costs about 15k EUR with the basic 1.2tsi engine. The Comfortline model, which has cruise control, color touch screen, armrest and some other minor luxuries has the proper, good seats that in mk6 were standard. The highline trim has something they call super-comfort seats, but I was not able to tell the difference. The difference between the basic and mid-level trim is HUGE. And I asked the sales person if someone is actually buying Trendline trims. He said he sold about 50 MK7 this year and and less than 10 were base trim - and all of them were fleet cars. The seats are worse than...anything in current VW lineup, even worse than VW Up seats. And that is basically a piece of wireframe and a 1inch of marshmallows covered with cheap fabric.

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 05/10/2014 at 07:06

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Yep, That's true. We've been together for about 7 years now, so it's looking pretty good.

Vicente Esteve > mumblese 05/10/2014 at 09:09

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Wow! Thats very interesting thanks for sharing. That is so cruel in VW's part. Its like: "Even our BASE model has iPod connectivity! The socket is in the trunk. BUT if you spend 500 dollars more you can go in the upper trim level which has it comfortably in the armrest."

Vicente Esteve > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 09:19

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We will be celebrating our 2nd anniversary this July, and we cant be happier. Its great that you and your partner are going well!

jkm7680 > Vicente Esteve 05/10/2014 at 09:49

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Thanks! I hope the best for you two!

mumblese > Vicente Esteve 05/10/2014 at 10:36

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I hate pre-defined trim levels. In US it is not at all that utterly stupid as in EU, where french and german automakers are basically saying FUCK OFF, POOR SCUM, either buy it loaded or ride the bus. Toyota and Mazda and most of the other Japanese brands are usually sticking to 4-5 trims but little to no options. If trim level 2 does not have heated seats you usually can't opt in just for those and rather have to jump to level 3. This at least removes a bit of a headache. Hyundai/Kia are slowly aligning their pricing models with VW - 5 years ago Hyundai had NO options except sunroof. No. For any car sold in EU, you had to pick one of the trims. Now the list has 30+ items on it, for all trims.

I would give credit to premium brands, although they started to diversify to 2 or 3 "lines" - Merc started with Avantgarde, AMG line and Elegance, Audi followed with S line and such and BMW has the Modern, Sport and such... that usually just differs in interior leather, rims and some chrome jewelry - but you can select the options to your liking - not sure if I like to pay for freakin automatic AC in a 40k car, but why not, some even prefer the "stove" controlled manual AC (old people and fat people - manual AC is usually more powerful when it comes to burst-cooling as it always runs on full power).

But the king, the king of many many years is Skoda. And with every model it is getting worse. These days Skoda Octavia Combi is not even more expensive than Golf Variant, by some 300 euros in comparable trim and engine levels, it is also deliberately smaller, because VAG really does not like Skoda is not the "entry" brand anymore and people see it is a 1:1 brand with VW. The list of options for base Skoda Fabia is as long as the options list for 911. Some say the prices are also similar...

Vicente Esteve > mumblese 05/10/2014 at 10:58

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Wow! I also have seen the turn of Skoda as a direct competitor of VW. Its own success has now troubled its own father. I have to say I like the 30+ A la carte options more than the trim levels. But thats just me liking complexity.

carforumopnik-master > Vicente Esteve 05/10/2014 at 18:17

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RS5

Vicente Esteve > carforumopnik-master 05/10/2014 at 18:26

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Nice choice

BenLikesCars > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 05/12/2014 at 04:59

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I'm sad that the base Camaro no longer has black steel wheels. Those new rims almost kill it for me. Does hating pretense make me pretentious?

BenLikesCars > F10M5 05/12/2014 at 05:05

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You win.