FP-induced Double Take

"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg) 05/01/2019 at 11:40 • Filed to: None

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HammerheadFistpunch > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/01/2019 at 11:42

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Like...you’re actual vehicle?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/01/2019 at 11:42

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The Jetta or Tavarish’s broken down benz?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > HammerheadFistpunch 05/01/2019 at 11:43

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No, one identical to mine from the outside. I’ll clarify

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/01/2019 at 11:44

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Jetta

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/01/2019 at 11:52

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They are tempting even me. The 4-motion golf sport wagon is going for $22k local to me. I think that would make a good daily and ski car. With a 7 yr/72k mile warranty it seems like a decent value.

Chuckles > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/01/2019 at 12:00

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I have seen a few in my area with that orange paint. I like it.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 05/01/2019 at 12:01

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I’m just working the comments section of the Mk3 Jetta GLX post. Bashing Mk4 VWs, defending Mk3s, as I do.

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/01/2019 at 12:10

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Yep, that warranty is pretty crazy. To think just a few generations ago, the best VW could do was 2/24k — the shortest in the industry. Every additional year past the 3-4 mark is exponentially more problematic from a statistical POV.

Ash78, voting early and often > HammerheadFistpunch 05/01/2019 at 12:11

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Torch is a car thief. Like Mr. Regular, but without consent.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Ash78, voting early and often 05/01/2019 at 12:32

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The question I ask myself is do I want to hassle with a possibly unreliable car going in for warranty repairs after year 3 or 4. I tend to keep my cars for 10 years...

Ash78, voting early and often > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 05/01/2019 at 12:34

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Well, I see it as a backup safety net. My bigger question is as you approach the end, are they going to demand receipts and proof of EVERYTHING in order to pay for warranty work? I’ve seen that way too many times.

In some ways, being out of warranty is a relief. That’s when I start lightly modding.

Tristan > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 05/01/2019 at 13:30

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Why the MK4 hate? :(

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Tristan 05/01/2019 at 13:48

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They’re no more powerful than a Mk3, but have a floppier chassis and handle worse, plus they rust worse and smell like crayons.

Tristan > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 05/01/2019 at 14:55

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I’ve got way more experience with Mk4s, so I can’t really speak to the Mk3's chassis. I’ve found the Mk4s to be engaging enough to drive. T here was certainly more focus on comfort over driving dynamics, though.

Power... Yeah. You got that right. Crayons? Oh yeah! Rust? I tend to live in places where that isn’t a concern.

I both love AND hate all VWs.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Tristan 05/01/2019 at 15:40

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I've driven both back to back. Mk4 has a nicer interior, but all cheap materials that easily wear out, unfortunately. But Mk3 is much more engaging to drive, ie, you fear for your life. 

Tristan > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 05/01/2019 at 18:53

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Mk4 interiors are highly biodegradable. I missed out on an extremely nice Mk3 Jetta VR6 last fall that I still kick myself over... :(