One of these came in

"EL_ULY" (uly) 01/02/2014 at 16:04 • Filed to: VW Beetle RSI?, around worklopnik

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here at the Aston Martin side of my dealership in Houston. Never seen one before, I wonder if it's a real RSi?

BullManUGA > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:05

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Wow, cool. It certainly looks like one. Correct bodywork, rims, and all.

Dukie - Jalopnik Emergency Management Asshole > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:07

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Looks like it's real. Damn.

CKeffer > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:09

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Very cool! Certainly looks to be real, it's got the correct body parts and wheels anyway.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:09

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I would love to see an RSi in person, that is awesome.

505Turbeaux > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:11

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probably up from south of the border. Cool!

Dsscats > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:12

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I see one every day here in LA. It's not a very attractive thing.

J. Walter Weatherman > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:19

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Where's Gamecat when you need him?!

EL_ULY > J. Walter Weatherman 01/02/2014 at 16:19

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lol right? :]

PilotMan > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:29

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Is it a TT underneath or what?

EL_ULY > PilotMan 01/02/2014 at 16:31

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i'm not sure, off to Google swoooooosh!

PilotMan > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:34

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Ja. Via R&T:

"Twin chrome tailpipes tip off the presence of a 3.2-liter VR6 at the other end of the car. This engine cranks out 225 bhp at 6200 rpm and 234 lb.-ft. of torque at 3200 rpm. Power is delivered to all four wheels through VW's 4Motion drive system that features a Haldex coupling incorporated in the 6-speed manual transaxle. VW says the combination is good for a 0–100-km/h (0–62-mph) sprint of 6.4 seconds and a top speed of 140 mph."

Meh. pretty much a TT, needs more turbo.

Gamecat235 > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:36

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Holy Shit! Totally looks correct. Wheels, trim, panel, bodykit and the fact that it seems to be a Mexico vehicle all point to it being an actual RSi. That's amazing!

EL_ULY > PilotMan 01/02/2014 at 16:37

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right, it just screams turbo but I guess not.

EL_ULY > Gamecat235 01/02/2014 at 16:38

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He was in looking at a regular ass V8 Vantage, they seem boring to me now compared to this angry Beetle :]

Gamecat235 > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:41

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Well, maybe it will be his RWD fun car. =)

EL_ULY > Gamecat235 01/02/2014 at 16:44

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lucky duuuude

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:46

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Pop The hood. No VR6=Fake.

But it looks like the real deal tough.

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:48

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I don't much like it, the sideskirts look like fuel tanks, lol.

Stef Schrader > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:54

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Under-hood pics, please!

Sn210 > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 16:57

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I want one.

EL_ULY > Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs 01/02/2014 at 16:57

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lol kinda huh :]

EL_ULY > Stef Schrader 01/02/2014 at 17:07

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Sorry Stef, he just came to look at a Vantage real quick then took off. He lives somewhere here in Texas so keep an eye out buddy :] Maybe he'll show up to Cars and Coffee on Saturday. I think it might be the same dude that brought this...

Gamecat235 > Stef Schrader 01/02/2014 at 17:14

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Why am I not surprised that we share an interest in the Über-Beetle?

Stef Schrader > Gamecat235 01/02/2014 at 17:27

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BECAUSE RACEBEETLE!

GreenN_Gold > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 17:38

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I'm not saying it's not awesome. I actually have no idea if it's awesome. But I would feel silly in it.

Bubbles22 > EL_ULY 01/02/2014 at 22:42

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Your ride has been pimped.

Saracen > PilotMan 01/03/2014 at 02:56

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More like a MKIV R32 underneath.