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RE: I can no longer drive my car the same
Unfortunately, I agree with the original poster that the A3's shortcomings
have gotten the best of me as well. The loud road noise at highway speeds,
relatively poor mpg, lack of headroom, and uncomfortable seats are just too
annoying for the 1.5-2 hrs per day I spend in this car. I'm currently
leaning toward a BMW product as well, though my exact choice is still
undecided. (A Chrysler 300M is a damned nice car at or below the same price
point, its just a bigger car than I need).
As I hashed this out with a friend of mine last night, the BMW offers the
advantage of being modifiable, which is a key factor in whatever vehicular
choice I make. That's the reason I got into a Jetta in the first place.
I found plenty of upgrade options, and hoping to stay with the car for
5 yrs or so, the money "wasted" on the upgrades would provide plenty of
grin-factor time to justify the cost.
My delay in purchasing is just a matter of wanting to get some amount of
equity in my current vehicle, since I've only owned it for 12 months. I
can afford to make the change, I simply don't want to. Likely I will
hold for another year, though my wife and I tossed around buying all
new cars (a new SUV for her (maybe an X5?), and a new truck and sedan
for me) for the fun of it this weekend, so we'll see.
On the comment about BMW owners, my wife and I are former BMW 525 owners
(now have GMC Suburban instead), and I can attest that we are not snobs.
I'm former trailer trash, and having lived too many years in an 18.5 x 6
ft box with 5 people, I don't think any car that I may be able to buy in
the future will suddenly make me a snob. In fact, quite the contrary.
I feel very fortunate to be able to afford such an extravagance, in contrast
to my meager beginnings.
Steve Belt - Scotts, AZ
1998 VW Jetta GLX
-----Original Message-----
From: TRedGLX@aol.com [mailto:TRedGLX@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2000 3:22 PM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: Re: I can no longer drive my car the same
In a message dated 4/11/00 5:04:35 PM Central Daylight Time,
achtungvr6@hotmail.com writes:
<< My friend Lia keeps letting me drive her MBZ CLK320. She always offers
for
me to drive (but I really do like this choffeur thing), but just riding in
it makes me sick of my car. Driving the CLK only compounds the problem.
Although the numbers show it to be about as quick as my VR6, it just feels
to have ample power to spare at all times. The auto Tranny (curse them!) is
so silky, it feels as though there's only one gear - shifts are
imperceptible. Why couldn't they put a manual in there? I know they will
for
the CLK55 AMG, but come on! The 3.2 & 4.3 engines have plenty of juice. >
Apples to Oranges. Different types of cars, aimed at a different class of
buyers. And for the price of the CLK, not to mention the AMGs, it damn sure
better be "all that".
< Suffice it to say, I can't wait for the day (SOON!) that I will be able to
afford an M3. Manual tranny, quiet, SOLID interior. An exterior design that
is beyond reproach. A reputation of racing perfection, and a technically
marvelous engine - nearly 50% more power than a VR6, and more fuel
efficient
to boot. Oh, soon. >>
I just can't get behind the M3 fan club thing, or the BMW thing as a whole.
They may be fine cars, and probably *are* better than the GLX, but I see too
many examples of who I *don't* want to be associated with driving them.
Seems
like (and this is strictly MY OPINION) when you start driving a BMW, you
turn
into a pompous prick. Sorry if this offends, but that's the way I see it.
I'm
perfectly happy with my GLX, and to be honest, I'm happy driving my wore-out
A2, as well. Squeaks/rattles can annoy, but if they bothered me THAT much,
I'd take the door panels, etc. apart and isolate them.
I guess I'm just happy with what I have.
David Steele
1998 JettaGLX TRed
1988 JettaGL White
1987 Jetta Marine Blue
northern IL / west TN rep.
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