So... I might be crazy?

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno)
06/06/2014 at 20:40 • Filed to: None

I think my favorite mid-sized might be the new 200... am I wrong for thinking it's a good entry into the category?

The Fusion is definitely a close second though.

DISCUSSION (53)

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 20:42

I like it quite a lot, but would ONLY buy it in Black. Same as the old 200. Same as 300. Same as Town and Country.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
06/06/2014 at 20:44

Black is my top choice for any car. But dat blue doe.

Kinja'd!!!

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 20:46

The Blue is really convinving. But the Black is also one of my top choices for stealth. I adore stealth. But cleaning Oliver, man, its hard.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
06/06/2014 at 20:47

DAT POLLEN TINT.

The Vue looks terrible right now. It's almost grey.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 20:48

My girlfriends dad has a car wash, so im happy.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
06/06/2014 at 20:50

UGH LUCKY.

My girlfriend's dad fixes car washes. He used to have a free code, but the changed how the system works so no more code.

PanchoVilleneuve ST > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 20:50

The time I spent in one at the NY Auto Show left an impression, it's in a boring segment, sure, but it's a REALLY nice car. I like the little details that Chrysler's designers are putting in their cars, like the Detroit skyline in cubby under the center console.

Kinja'd!!!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PanchoVilleneuve ST
06/06/2014 at 20:52

I love all the little "Eastereggs" in Chry-iat's cars. The Renegade has a ton of them.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 20:52

Haha, she gave me full exterior detailing, interior wash, and engine clean packages for my birthday as one of my gifts! Shes awesome.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
06/06/2014 at 20:54

Duuuuuude. Too bad my car's in such bad shape it isn't even worth cleaning.

It's okay though, a new (to me) car is in the really soon future apparently. Grand Prix GTP, here I come!

Vi517, JDX Racing > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 20:55

I think it has a good chance to be the best mid-sized sedan, but I can't say it is until I drive one. The Fusion (Titanium) is really good. If the 200 feels as good as the Fusion and is more luxurious, it will be the best.

Vicente Esteve > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 20:56

ITS HAPPENING!

Brian Silvestro > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 20:56

Saw one in person on the road yesterday and DAYUM sexy.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Brian Silvestro
06/06/2014 at 20:58

A black 200S was pulling into the Dodge dealer when I was driving by earlier, I was staring at it so much I almost crashed into the car in front of me...

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Vicente Esteve
06/06/2014 at 20:59

HELL YES.

Brian Silvestro > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:01

I would've forgiven you. luckily, I was a passenger! My dad was very confused by how excited I was to see one on the road.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:05

I've seen one IRL, and I love it's swoopy lines.

Right now, it's my 4th favorite midsize sedan after

1) Passat 2.5 SE (5-speed!)/ V6 (I'm a VW fanboy, so yeah..)

2) Fusion 1.6 Ecoboost (6-speed)

3) Mazda 6

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Brian Silvestro
06/06/2014 at 21:08

Yeah, luckily I had a passenger in the car. My insurance would've doubled today if I hadn't have.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
06/06/2014 at 21:10

I want to love the 6, I really do. But I can't get over that there isn't even an option for an engine that breaks into 200 horsepower.

Brian Silvestro > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:10

WORTH IT

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Brian Silvestro
06/06/2014 at 21:10

...Yeeeaahh... It would've been.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:11

GTP? dude, that's a fast car!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:13

that is an issue, but it handles like a much more expensive sedan...

Same goes for the 170hp Passat, and because 5-cylinder

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
06/06/2014 at 21:14

Either that's a GXP V8, or the 3800 just sounds like fucking motorized sex.

I'm hoping GTP, It'll probably end up being a GT if my mom has any say in it. If she never knows about the supercharger though...

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:18

heheh, then it's a no go?

Just don't pop the hood, since you'll be greeted with this:

Kinja'd!!!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
06/06/2014 at 21:20

"IT STILL MAKES LESS POWER THAN YOUR CAR WITH IT THOUGH"

That's literally the only argument I have.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:22

say it's unsafe to have less, and cite your van as a source!

If she asks for MPG's cite the van

shop-teacher > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:27

I think you've already proven yourself crazy by professing your love for FWD Monte Carlos :)

And the Fusion looks WAY better IMHO.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
06/06/2014 at 21:30

I'll just cite that her first car had a 350ci V8. Mind you it only made 200 horsepower, but a ton of torque.

I could cite and of our 3 cars for MPG. The Saturn gets horrible MPG for some reason, the truck has a pushrod V8 under the hood so, and the van...well.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > shop-teacher
06/06/2014 at 21:31

FWD BURNOUTS YO. You forgot to mention my love for any W-body with a lot of power (read Pontiac Grand Prix GTP/GXP)

I can't get over the Aston grille on the fusion.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:31

exactly, plus, cite that Pontiacs are safe, reliable patriotic and hip/cool

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
06/06/2014 at 21:34

And above all else, a GM product that will last til the sun burns out.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:36

seriously though...

What's that saying about the 3 things surviving a nuclear apocalypse?

"Only 3 things will survive the imminent thermonuclear war; cockroaches, Twinkies and the GM 3800 II engine

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
06/06/2014 at 21:38

That sounds about right. And maybe the LS V8s

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:40

I love this ad!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
06/06/2014 at 21:41

Best Chevy ad ever IMO.

mcseanerson > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:43

Seriously? There is only one answer.

Kinja'd!!!

shop-teacher > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:43

I consider the Grand Prix love far less crazy. At least they look good. Those Montes look like fried shit.

Aston grill is the best part of the Fusion. As far as I'm concerned, Ford bought and paid in full for that.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mcseanerson
06/06/2014 at 21:46

Can't into 184 horsepower. And I'm not much a fan of the Kodo design.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > shop-teacher
06/06/2014 at 21:47

They had so many other grille designs they could've done though.

I will commend them for not putting a black plastic insert in there ala Camry

Kinja'd!!!

OPPOsaurus WRX > Vicente Esteve
06/06/2014 at 21:53

As an owner of a black car, don't

mcseanerson > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 21:56

Just remember everything we say we say with love. But seriously you'd sacrifice a clutch pedal for more WWD horespower in a heavier midsizer that costs over 4k more? Breathe Sean, just breathe. Ok now that I got that out. To each his own and all that pretending that I don't think my opinion is better than everyone elses modern internet kumbayah. Styling I won't fight you because that is always a personal thing. If you do like it better though for power and driving that's cool. My last free advice: test drives. You might end up caring about more than numbers.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > mcseanerson
06/06/2014 at 21:58

Considering I can't drive manual, yes, yes I would sacrifice a manual for more horsepower.

mcseanerson > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 22:05

Even more reason to buy one! That's cool though. You should buy a beater miata or something to learn stick in and get the 200 for your sensible car.

hike > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/06/2014 at 22:06

I actually had to watch some training on this car today so I know a lot about it now. I just need to get behind the wheel of one. Anyways, it's quite a fine car. The awd system is pretty awesome as well. When in sport mode it actually has a rear bias, and the awd also comes on when the wipers or on low or high. It also has a great interior. The only thing I'm not sure of with it is the base tigershark 4 cylinder.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > hike
06/06/2014 at 22:08

Yeah, I would have to try the Tigershark before I could judge it. The 3.6 is promising though.

Vicente Esteve > OPPOsaurus WRX
06/06/2014 at 22:36

Owner of a black car: Its worth it.