"FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem" (fuelstratifiedinjection) 05/27/2016 at 02:41 • Filed to: None

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I never really liked the Audi A2, but now that I’m a bit more mature (haha how am I kidding), the A2 doesn’t seem half bad.

CRider > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 05/27/2016 at 03:02

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FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > CRider 05/27/2016 at 03:06

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Quick confession, I like the Aztec as well. I have weird taste in cars.

BvdV - The Dutch Engineer > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 05/27/2016 at 03:11

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I started to like them too a while ago, though that is a combination of the looks and the, at the time, revolutionary technology used in it.

Funnily enough the 3L diesel version of both the A2 and the Lupo are still quite expensive over here, due to the great fuel economy they get.

Hoccy > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 05/27/2016 at 03:23

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It’s a car that was about 15 years ahead of its time, before fuel economy and compact premium became cool..

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > BvdV - The Dutch Engineer 05/27/2016 at 03:23

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I suspect that the A2 and special versions of the Lupo like the GTI will be future classics. The 3l versions still fascinate me after 15 years. Too bad that the 1.2 tdi is apparently problematic and paired to an automatic.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Hoccy 05/27/2016 at 03:32

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Compact premium was more or less discovered by the German “big three” with the 3er Compact, A3 and the A Class of which only the Audi kept its basic shape. I just love the A2's concept of weight saving paired to relatively small engines and the rather quirky design.

Clemsie McKenzie > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 05/27/2016 at 04:17

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I started to like these as well! Very bold and successful design, IMO. It still looks futuristic, all those years later!

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Clemsie McKenzie 05/27/2016 at 04:59

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Audi designs of the late 90s and early 00s aged so much better than BMWs and Benzes of the same vintage.

Clemsie McKenzie > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 05/27/2016 at 05:32

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I agree regarding Mercedes, but not really BMW though:

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Clemsie McKenzie 05/27/2016 at 05:41

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Mmhh CSL .... *drools uncontrollably*

Jagvar > FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem 05/27/2016 at 07:51

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There’s one right near me in Virginia rocking diplomat plates. Diplomats are exempt from import laws and can bring pretty much any car into the states. I’ve seen a Lancia Thesis, a BMW E36 wagon, a Smart roadster, and other crazy stuff.

FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > Jagvar 05/27/2016 at 07:59

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I wish American diplomats in Europe would drive interesting cars but no, of course they drive the typical boring Impalas and Tahoes.