I drove a Cascada today

Kinja'd!!! "Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
08/24/2017 at 21:14 • Filed to: None

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Now, it might be the fact that I got to cruise around with the roof down in beautiful 75 degree weather when I did the pre-delivery inspection on it, but it’s a pretty nice little drop top. I feel like if it was a little cheaper (or at least offered cheaper trims) we’d sell a whole lot more.

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But, it was built well, comfortable, I’m 6'4" and actually fit in it both with the roof up and down, and the 1.6T had a good amount of pep in the mid range where it matters.


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Kinja'd!!! CB > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/24/2017 at 21:17

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But the trunk tailights.


Kinja'd!!! LJ909 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/24/2017 at 21:26

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It looks like its comfortable, but it looks boring. To me its in the same vein as convertible they don’t make anymore: something that’s comfortable for a family. You know, sedan based convertibles like the Chrysler 200, Toyota Solara etc. I wouldn’t buy one new, but I would look at it considering that right now a Mustang Convertible is probably the only other convertible that you can fit 4 in comfortably without spending obscene amounts on say, an S Class convertible.


Kinja'd!!! Little Black Coupe Turned Silver > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/24/2017 at 21:26

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My dad really, really wanted one of these.

I convinced him the turbo 4 Camaro convertible was the better option.


Kinja'd!!! Chariotoflove > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/24/2017 at 21:27

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All these things are true. I just think it could do so much better if they updated it from its original 2014 design and interior to match the rest of the Buick line.


Kinja'd!!! wafflesnfalafel > CB
08/24/2017 at 21:28

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It really has a second set of tail lights INSIDE the trunk?


Kinja'd!!! BaconSandwich is tasty. > wafflesnfalafel
08/24/2017 at 21:29

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No doubt approved by the department of redundancy department.


Kinja'd!!! Kiltedpadre > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/24/2017 at 21:31

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There are actually three of these in my neighborhood. I can tell there are three by the rainbow of colors they cover: grey blue, grey black, and just grey. With the top down it’s actually a decent looking little car.

Would the backseat on one actually fit a real human with legs, or just a torso though?


Kinja'd!!! CB > wafflesnfalafel
08/24/2017 at 21:34

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Yes.


Kinja'd!!! Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Kiltedpadre
08/24/2017 at 21:34

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From the looks of it, real humans with non-removable legs.


Kinja'd!!! Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Little Black Coupe Turned Silver
08/24/2017 at 21:35

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In the end the camaro probably is if you’re willing to give up a bit of ride comfort and a somewhat usable rear seat.


Kinja'd!!! Boxer_4 > CB
08/24/2017 at 21:42

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Same with the Insignia wagon:

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Kinja'd!!! interstate366, now In The Industry > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/24/2017 at 22:07

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Every time you touched, did you feel the static?


Kinja'd!!! If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/24/2017 at 22:33

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Cheap drop-tops are a thing of the past. It used to be pretty much every compact, sporty or not, seemed to have a convertible version.

... Is the Cascada going to become the new LeBaron?


Kinja'd!!! scoob > interstate366, now In The Industry
08/24/2017 at 23:42

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I NEED YOU BY MY SIDE


Kinja'd!!!   > wafflesnfalafel
08/25/2017 at 03:02

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They’re for emergencies since the main lights are entirely on the trunk lid — so your hazards can be visible even when it’s open.

Audi A1s have them too and some Minis I think.