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"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 12/17/2018 at 20:45 • Filed to: Really really r e a l l y bad idea, W8, Craigslist

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Here’s a bad idea: W8 4-motion Passat wagon, automatic. $2,500. Seller alleges paperwork with recent transmission rebuild. Haggle down to $1,800? ... Enjoy for about two days, then cry.

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Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 20:46

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Link in case of engine failure:  https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/w8-vw-passat-awd/6772587690.html

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 20:49

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In case of VW*

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 20:57

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Shouldn't it be "when the engine explodes"?

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 20:57

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Oh god. I’m on JAKE’S level now????

... I only made dumb automotive decisions when there’s a manual involved. If this was that much of a unicorn at that price, you better believe I'd be all over it

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/17/2018 at 21:01

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You did post admiration of your neighbors W8 last month, yes?

Hah, there’s only like 10 manual W8 wagons in the US. And I’ve seen two! Come to think it, it’s easily the rarest vehicle I’ve seen or will ever see.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability 12/17/2018 at 21:02

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When the Levee Breaks©

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 21:03

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Oh come on, it can’t be that bad.

I’ve seen two as well. Chances are high that at least one of those was also seen by you.

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 21:05

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was the 2nd silver?  (I saw a W8 Passat wagon down in Tacoma last Wednesday and it sounded like a manual...)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > wafflesnfalafel 12/17/2018 at 21:09

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Yes, saw it in the Alderwood Mall parking lot:

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/i-found-the-ultimate-unicorn-1826358306

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 12/17/2018 at 21:12

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I mean, not yet, but you can aspire to be on Jake's level.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/17/2018 at 21:13

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So how long you keeping the Vawlvoh?

AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 21:15

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Who knows. Might try to sell in March/April, might hold onto it for years. It's such a good daily driver

wafflesnfalafel > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 21:16

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O dds are its gotta be the same one - i t was running up Steilacoom Blvd in Lakewood headed towards I5. Not the orig exhaust - louder but still W8-esque.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion 12/17/2018 at 21:28

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Glad you're enjoying it. I'm hoping that first gut-punch buys you some trouble-free years.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 21:47

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OMG I love it and want it so bad even though it's a dumb VW but I don't really care I could probably handle it right it can't be that bad!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 12/17/2018 at 22:41

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10/10 would lock the center diff and remove the front driveshafts