Time for my seasonal window-shopping

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 06/12/2018 at 23:28 • Filed to: Unnecessary car shopping with no

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As you may not know, I’ve run out of important things to actually shop for. Thus, I’m back to looking up things I will never buy. In today’s case: Golfy things.

I’ve always liked Golfs. I think they look goodly and there is so much variety! Bare bones manual wagon, loaded (by my standards) AWD manual wagon, hot hatches, super-duper hot hatches, mundane 3-door (RIP) commuter...

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Here’s a manual Alltrack. The Golf wagon is almost the perfect size for me. Seats some butts, excellent cargo space, not too big, and I’m not gonna throw out my back crawling in and out like my old Integra. Hate me if you must, but the body cladding doesn’t look terrible with the right color [gasp]. I admit the back interior looks better for this one, though. I don’t need all wheel drive, nor am I clammoring for a manual commuter... But this is fictional car-shopping so leave me alone!

Anyway, also in said fictional realm, I would so love a Golf R instead. Even without the wagon-ness, there’s still plenty of room. Plus, you know, the whole fast and fun thing. It’s a little tough for me to fathom, because it’s not subtle. I feel like the R is a barrier-breaker, meaning you don’t necessarily have to be a car person to know that you might be looking at something a little different.

But I’m trying to settle down a little... It’s been 11 months since I last bought a car and I’m starting to feel the cravings!!!

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/12/2018 at 23:34

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Welcome to the world of unnecessary car shopping (and test driving)!

That Blue Golf R looks abso-freaking-lutely fantastic. Never driven one. Maybe I should add that to my growing list hmmm...

Longtime Lurker > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/12/2018 at 23:35

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I wish they would sell a plaid seated wagon.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/12/2018 at 23:38

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Oh, I’m not test driving anything or else I’ll want to buy it. At least I own a car I really enjoy in the meantime.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/12/2018 at 23:44

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Oh that’s my constant fear but I am confident in my self control because I don’t think I would have got this far in life had I been that impulsive LOL.

But I am sure there are some cars out there for sure that would make me go “Oh God I want this right fucking now!” and want to trade in my car then and there, then not be able to do it and pine for it a week or month after that...

wafflesnfalafel > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/12/2018 at 23:47

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A guy in my garage just got a new one in that same blue, “what is that little letter R - oh!” The taillights are super cool though I’m not sure I like those wheels...

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Longtime Lurker 06/12/2018 at 23:50

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Ask Volvo and ye shall receive

https://jalopnik.com/the-2019-volvo-v60-will-have-the-best-wagon-interior-wi-1825709657

Easily $45K new though.

Agrajag > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/13/2018 at 00:00

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This is not helping.

Tristan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/13/2018 at 00:17

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Needs more plaid.

Longtime Lurker > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/13/2018 at 00:21

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Yes that’s a strong want but big monies, like double my budget for buying a new vehicle. Theoretically if I was buying that is.

Vicente Esteve > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/13/2018 at 00:21

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Golfs are so damn excellent. I would LOVE to try an R.

Vítor > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/13/2018 at 00:22

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Since it is a fictional realm, get the best of both worlds in the Golf R Variant

Future Heap Owner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/13/2018 at 00:46

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You are stronger than your urges. You can beat this. I believe in you

His Stigness > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/13/2018 at 00:52

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I need an R. But I also need a parking spot for it.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/13/2018 at 02:45

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I’m trying hard to keep my wife at bay on getting a new car. I want to get her to drive one of these so bad and hope she’ll say “yes” to it instead of some terrible SUV thing. Even with leather, it’s basically the perfect family car.

Svend > Longtime Lurker 06/13/2018 at 04:08

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They do. Manual, diesel, VW Golf GTD 2.0TDi, 181bhp, estate.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 06/13/2018 at 05:37

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The rational part of my brain loves my Golf wagon. It’s nice inside, the perfect size outside, handles better than any car in its price range should, is sneaky quick, and has great safety. It’s been reliable, offers no drama, can fit all of my kids stuff, makes beach trips easy. There’s nothing (new or used) in its price range that gives you the same shear quantity of features for the price.

So obviously I’m considering replacing it for an E46.