Raise your hand if you like VWs

to a degree.

I am a fan as well, am looking at R32 as a future purchase

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Wait a year and the R36 should be out.

By the way to the VW. I want to get the V10 TDI Touareg.

You know I am.

I'm a fan.

I'm a fan, but can't say that I would buy one. <snip> I really wanted an R32 but they didn't come out fast enough. The new GTi looks promissing, but I haven't seen one in person and obviously haven't driven one. I think VW is loosing touch with it's original base, just when it seemed they were getting it right, they took a wrong turn IMO. I don't count them out, and therefore I'm still a fan, <snip>

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I like the idea of vw more than the reality of them right now. lot of people that I talk to just couldn't afford to keep them. taking them into the shop cost about $500 a trip and there were multiple trips per year.

<Hand up>

I'm a Golf fan, for sure... Jettas notsomuch.

...though I long for a 1.8T powered A1 GTI as much as a new one.

Yep, Id take one.
I actually test drove both the 1.8t and VR6 GTI when I was shopping for a car. Ended up with the SVTF because it felt like it weighed about 500lbs less and was less money.

I have never been in a car that seemed as well built as a VW.
My Mom's New Beetle is a little tank. Everything fits well, nothing rattles, never been in the shop really (it's 2.5 years old), it's just solid. She absolutly loves it.

If the GTI had handled as sharply as the SVTF and cost about 3k less, I'd be on vwvortex.com right now.

I love my Focus and do not regret the decision, but man a GTI was a very close second.

I like the new Jetta's design, fresh, but safe. Maybe a little too safe, but still decent.
I don't really like the design changes of the '06 Beetle.
I Like the new base engine though. (I5 w/150HP)

Some of the roadster concepts that VW has produced has gotten my motor running. If they come out with a 2-door coupe or a roadster, I'll be giving them a real close look.
I want one of these:

Here.

Always liked VW. Learned to heel-and toe double clutch in a '65 Variant S.

Had a '70 Westphalia with dual Solexes on a 1725 cc bore kit.

But when the first GTI's hit the streets over 15 years ago is when I started to truly appreciate them. I've always liked a solid Euro ride.


EDIT: ^^^ What the hell is that? It's GORGEOUS!

Oh, how could I forget? I drove an R32 for an hour one Saturday last year. Press car. Wasn't to0 thrashed.

I like VWs!

I've owned a couple of air-cooled, and very nearly bought a Jetta III when they came out.
My wife is drooling over the new Jetta.
I wouldn't be surprised at all if there was a VW in the future!