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Did anyone else see this in the comments section for the blue GTI on carsandbids?
we were told that the front mesh on the grill was broken in a fit of rage from the previous owner, that he kicked the grill.
Here's the one that bothers me the most:
"according to a phone call we made to VW prior to purchase, the warranty is in tact and can be utilized regardless of the stage 2 intake being fitted to the car."
Uh huh. And the A/C just needs a recharge.
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VW will continue to service it under warranty, UNLESS they can prove that the issue that is occurring is due to the stage 2 intake. If that occurs, then it gets flagged as modified and cannot be warrantied for that issue again.
There is no shortage of GTIs out there - pass on this one.
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Did anyone else see this in the comments section for the blue GTI on carsandbids?
we were told that the front mesh on the grill was broken in a fit of rage from the previous owner, that he kicked the grill.
Some fine upstanding citizen did that to my Jag last year. I queried on C & C thread, too, does anyone have any experience with Toll Brothers home builders?
'21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)
Did anyone else see this in the comments section for the blue GTI on carsandbids?
we were told that the front mesh on the grill was broken in a fit of rage from the previous owner, that he kicked the grill.
Some fine upstanding citizen did that to my Jag last year. I queried on C & C thread, too, does anyone have any experience with Toll Brothers home builders?
Toll Bros build here in Colorado, but they are in a price bracket that my budget won't stretch to, so I've never walked through any of their homes.
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Some fine upstanding citizen did that to my Jag last year. I queried on C & C thread, too, does anyone have any experience with Toll Brothers home builders?
They've built a few subdivisions close to our house. I can't speak to problems or how they handle customers, but they do build some very nice homes. As @Michaell said, a bit pricey.
I only had experience a few decades ago. I know for s bit they were considered to be building big places that looked flashy but were cheap where you couldn’t see. But I believe there have been multiple buyouts and industry consolidations since then, so that urban legend is probably useless now.
Thanks, for the responses. That's my scuttlebutt knowledge of Toll, they look good and luxurious, but under the hood, not so much. But, that's from years ago, mostly a development from my former town here in MA.
And, being in the Boston area, like most in the Northeast, expensive is my middle name! My savings account laughs constantly at my middle name...
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I only had experience a few decades ago. I know for s bit they were considered to be building big places that looked flashy but were cheap where you couldn’t see.
That sounds like the very definition of a McMansion.
We had a Toll Brothers home on our shortlist last year. Wife and I have always admired their houses, but for our search, we found a much better value with another builder. That Toll Brothers home did have a 4-car garage, which would have been great. The biggest downside was they spec'd this home with only a half basement, which ended up being the real deal killer as we wanted a nicely finished basement.
But I've never heard anything negative regarding their build quality, FWIW.
Hi- my name is Andy and I have OCD (obsessive car disorder). Not just buying cars, but modding them, buying and selling them, shipping them, restoring them, racing them, cleaning them, taking pictures, everything. If you asked me whether I would choose to eat today or get a car with a full tank of gas to drive for the day, I’d starve myself. I’m 35 years old now and have had 82 cars, 50 of them Porsches... anywhere from 3-12 at a given time since I started driving. I have taken some control over my addiction, as I have only bought 2 vehicles this year (military Humvee and a 991 Carrera S). It’s been hard on my personal and professional life, but I’m making strides every day to resist the “Buy It Now” or “Is this item still available” buttons. Here to offer support for others like me afflicted with this disease. Thanks for letting me speak openly and for the support. 🙏
Hi- my name is Andy and I have OCD (obsessive car disorder). Not just buying cars, but modding them, buying and selling them, shipping them, restoring them, racing them, cleaning them, taking pictures, everything. If you asked me whether I would choose to eat today or get a car with a full tank of gas to drive for the day, I’d starve myself. I’m 35 years old now and have had 82 cars, 50 of them Porsches... anywhere from 3-12 at a given time since I started driving. I have taken some control over my addiction, as I have only bought 2 vehicles this year (military Humvee and a 991 Carrera S). It’s been hard on my personal and professional life, but I’m making strides every day to resist the “Buy It Now” or “Is this item still available” buttons. Here to offer support for others like me afflicted with this disease. Thanks for letting me speak openly and for the support. 🙏
11 yrs my junior and 30 cars my senior. That is definitely a problem. Are you married, Andy? How much garage space do you have to serve all these cars?
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Did anyone else see this in the comments section for the blue GTI on carsandbids?
we were told that the front mesh on the grill was broken in a fit of rage from the previous owner, that he kicked the grill.
Some fine upstanding citizen did that to my Jag last year. I queried on C & C thread, too, does anyone have any experience with Toll Brothers home builders?
Interesting. I could deal with that. Though color combo is bad. With records and recent service, price maybe not too bad. Not like there are many out there.
Hi- my name is Andy and I have OCD (obsessive car disorder). Not just buying cars, but modding them, buying and selling them, shipping them, restoring them, racing them, cleaning them, taking pictures, everything. If you asked me whether I would choose to eat today or get a car with a full tank of gas to drive for the day, I’d starve myself. I’m 35 years old now and have had 82 cars, 50 of them Porsches... anywhere from 3-12 at a given time since I started driving. I have taken some control over my addiction, as I have only bought 2 vehicles this year (military Humvee and a 991 Carrera S). It’s been hard on my personal and professional life, but I’m making strides every day to resist the “Buy It Now” or “Is this item still available” buttons. Here to offer support for others like me afflicted with this disease. Thanks for letting me speak openly and for the support. 🙏
Welcome Andy. You've found the right place. 50 Porsches? Jeez. I've only dreamed of owning one. What's currently in your fleet? Year/Make/Model/Color/Transmission?
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Hi- my name is Andy and I have OCD (obsessive car disorder). Not just buying cars, but modding them, buying and selling them, shipping them, restoring them, racing them, cleaning them, taking pictures, everything. If you asked me whether I would choose to eat today or get a car with a full tank of gas to drive for the day, I’d starve myself. I’m 35 years old now and have had 82 cars, 50 of them Porsches... anywhere from 3-12 at a given time since I started driving. I have taken some control over my addiction, as I have only bought 2 vehicles this year (military Humvee and a 991 Carrera S). It’s been hard on my personal and professional life, but I’m making strides every day to resist the “Buy It Now” or “Is this item still available” buttons. Here to offer support for others like me afflicted with this disease. Thanks for letting me speak openly and for the support. 🙏
11 yrs my junior and 30 cars my senior. That is definitely a problem. Are you married, Andy? How much garage space do you have to serve all these cars?
Isn’t this more of an enabling group than a support group? At least he has a higher class addiction.
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Hi- my name is Andy and I have OCD (obsessive car disorder). Not just buying cars, but modding them, buying and selling them, shipping them, restoring them, racing them, cleaning them, taking pictures, everything. If you asked me whether I would choose to eat today or get a car with a full tank of gas to drive for the day, I’d starve myself. I’m 35 years old now and have had 82 cars, 50 of them Porsches... anywhere from 3-12 at a given time since I started driving. I have taken some control over my addiction, as I have only bought 2 vehicles this year (military Humvee and a 991 Carrera S). It’s been hard on my personal and professional life, but I’m making strides every day to resist the “Buy It Now” or “Is this item still available” buttons. Here to offer support for others like me afflicted with this disease. Thanks for letting me speak openly and for the support. 🙏
11 yrs my junior and 30 cars my senior. That is definitely a problem. Are you married, Andy? How much garage space do you have to serve all these cars?
Isn’t this more of an enabling group than a support group? At least he has a higher class addiction.
Well, now, we don’t know the whole story yet. Maybe he owned a Porsche graveyard.
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so day 1 of being carless. Some random things the I saw while poking around that piqued my interest for one reason or another.
2018 GTI. That the fine folks hear quickly picked holes in! But still pretty. 2013 GTI. No pictures or price yet. But at least should be somewhat budget friendly. 2009 Corolla S. 125K miles. Overpriced.
only constant? all have 3 pedals!
Who knows what tomorrow will bring. One thing though these days, no longer able to just wander around when bored and pop in and out of showrooms taking random test drives.
I appreciate the relatively simple clean lines. At first blush, it seems too much of an amalgamation of previous Z elements without a cohesive overall design.
But, I’ll reserve judgment for when I see it in the flesh. The fact that Nissan is doing it at all (and on their own) and a manual is offered from the get go are wonderful things.
so day 1 of being carless. Some random things the I saw while poking around that piqued my interest for one reason or another.
2018 GTI. That the fine folks hear quickly picked holes in! But still pretty. 2013 GTI. No pictures or price yet. But at least should be somewhat budget friendly. 2009 Corolla S. 125K miles. Overpriced.
only constant? all have 3 pedals!
Who knows what tomorrow will bring. One thing though these days, no longer able to just wander around when bored and pop in and out of showrooms taking random test drives.
“One of these things is not like the other” (in classic Sesame Street melody)
I appreciate the relatively simple clean lines. At first blush, it seems too much of an amalgamation of previous Z elements without a cohesive overall design.
But, I’ll reserve judgment for when I see it in the flesh. The fact that Nissan is doing it at all (and on their own) and a manual is offered from the get go are wonderful things.
that is a nice looking design. One of the cleaner ones to come out in recent years. Good looking, not hokey. I approve.
so day 1 of being carless. Some random things the I saw while poking around that piqued my interest for one reason or another.
2018 GTI. That the fine folks hear quickly picked holes in! But still pretty. 2013 GTI. No pictures or price yet. But at least should be somewhat budget friendly. 2009 Corolla S. 125K miles. Overpriced.
only constant? all have 3 pedals!
Who knows what tomorrow will bring. One thing though these days, no longer able to just wander around when bored and pop in and out of showrooms taking random test drives.
“One of these things is not like the other” (in classic Sesame Street melody)
Wizard has an interesting video of the XC90 (ft. a guest who used to sell them). I didn't know that the T5 and T6 engines were so different. The T6 takes the standard turbocharged 2.0 liter four found in the T5, and adds a supercharger for low-end grunt. If you'd asked me, I would have thought that the T6 was just a T5 with hardened internals and the boost cranked up.
nope. the T6 is the double charger engine in any of the new models.
I watched that this morning. Man, he absolutely hammered MB too for how poorly designed the engine was. But, that is what you get with a TT V8 I guess. To the point of writing off ICE in the near future (damned millenials!)
something to be said for the ubiquitous 2.0T 4 bangers. small, only 1 head, no Vee to bury stuff in. Just has to be a heck of a lot easier to work on. Especially if they design the turbo intelligently.
I came to really appreciate the feel of the T6 in my V90 - at first, its character was a bit hard to get used to coming from the Q7. But it’s a really responsive engine, particularly in its sport mode.
I appreciate the relatively simple clean lines. At first blush, it seems too much of an amalgamation of previous Z elements without a cohesive overall design.
But, I’ll reserve judgment for when I see it in the flesh. The fact that Nissan is doing it at all (and on their own) and a manual is offered from the get go are wonderful things.
I like the rear view.
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I appreciate the relatively simple clean lines. At first blush, it seems too much of an amalgamation of previous Z elements without a cohesive overall design.
But, I’ll reserve judgment for when I see it in the flesh. The fact that Nissan is doing it at all (and on their own) and a manual is offered from the get go are wonderful things.
Oy! Same old FM platform and a $10k-plus price increase? If those assumptions are correct, I project a huge flop.
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That would be a hoot. Probably an easy additional 100K miles left in that car. In addition to the 6-speed, it has the hi-zoot stereo that plays DVD-A and DTS surround disks. I had an '05. Really great car!
That would be a hoot. Probably an easy additional 100K miles left in that car. In addition to the 6-speed, it has the hi-zoot stereo that plays DVD-A and DTS surround disks. I had an '05. Really great car!
My only complaint is that, if it were a daily driver for me, I'd prefer the mileage be a tad lower...not so much because it matters to me but for optics with my significant other.
She did comment to me the other day that she can't believe the ZHP now has over 127k miles on it...
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5-8 year old GTIs are rarely a good deal. Better to spend a little more for a newer model, and take advantage of the low depreciation.
And personally, I'd avoid the 2015 - first year of the MK7 in the US. We had an early example and there were some annoying build quality issues. Not so with our 2017 Sport or 2018 SE...or 2018 Golf R. Boy, I guess we like our GTI/Golfs. Too bad the Alltrack soured it for us...at least temporarily.
Having said all that, if you could really get comfortable with that 2013, I'm surprised at how nice that MK6 still looks.
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"according to a phone call we made to VW prior to purchase, the warranty is in tact and can be utilized regardless of the stage 2 intake being fitted to the car."
Uh huh. And the A/C just needs a recharge.
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There is no shortage of GTIs out there - pass on this one.
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I queried on C & C thread, too, does anyone have any experience with Toll Brothers home builders?
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@breld might have, however.
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And, for you GTI fans:
https://www.vwnorwood.com/searchnew.aspx?Model=Golf GTI
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And, being in the Boston area, like most in the Northeast, expensive is my middle name! My savings account laughs constantly at my middle name...
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But I've never heard anything negative regarding their build quality, FWIW.
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I welcome anyone who may take some of the flak off myself.
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2018 GTI. That the fine folks hear quickly picked holes in! But still pretty.
2013 GTI. No pictures or price yet. But at least should be somewhat budget friendly.
2009 Corolla S. 125K miles. Overpriced.
only constant? all have 3 pedals!
Who knows what tomorrow will bring. One thing though these days, no longer able to just wander around when bored and pop in and out of showrooms taking random test drives.
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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a34016940/nissan-z-proto-revealed/
I appreciate the relatively simple clean lines. At first blush, it seems too much of an amalgamation of previous Z elements without a cohesive overall design.
But, I’ll reserve judgment for when I see it in the flesh. The fact that Nissan is doing it at all (and on their own) and a manual is offered from the get go are wonderful things.
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good catch.
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I watched that this morning. Man, he absolutely hammered MB too for how poorly designed the engine was. But, that is what you get with a TT V8 I guess. To the point of writing off ICE in the near future (damned millenials!)
something to be said for the ubiquitous 2.0T 4 bangers. small, only 1 head, no Vee to bury stuff in. Just has to be a heck of a lot easier to work on. Especially if they design the turbo intelligently.
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but that engine bay did look packed with stuff.
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You can hear a faint supercharger whine with the windows open.
I like leaving our summer home early on a Sunday morning and opening it up a few times on the back roads.
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https://www.subaruofcherryhill.com/used/Volkswagen/2013-Volkswagen-GTI-cherry-hill-nj-86aeccc10a0e0a6b55cdb024b2413c45.htm
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She did comment to me the other day that she can't believe the ZHP now has over 127k miles on it...
Having said all that, if you could really get comfortable with that 2013, I'm surprised at how nice that MK6 still looks.
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