German engineering poll

[NarcolepticFlea@aol.com (NarcolepticFlea@aol.com)]

The clips weren't a big problem to me. I have small hands and so I could pop off most of the clips, or pry them off with a screwdriver. My problem was that there's part of the fuel system bolted on top of the box and so I can't get to the air filter without taking that off.

In a slightly different direction, since we've been pointing out the Monday morning design flaws, how about the flip side? What are people's favorite things about the car (design-wise)? Personally, I like the locks, where they all open or close at once and you can't lock your keys in. I also like how the trunk opens with the push of a button, very easy to open when you have your hands full. I also like the body kit (I have a 16v mind you) and the simplicity of the trunk. It makes life so much easier when putting audio equipment in and it's pretty big too.

Dan

> I agree with your points.  Especially the one on the
> airbox.  WHen I changed my air filter it was a huge
> pain to get the clips off b/c the battery was in my
> way and all the cables around it.  Good thing my
> battery died that day too since I remove the battery
> to make it easier to change.
> --- NarcolepticFlea@aol.com wrote:
> > I agree with the list so far on door handles and
> > sunroofs. My problem with the door handles is the
> > ease in which the car can be broken into by jamming
> > a screwdriver underneath them. The previous owner
> > had that happen on both sides so now I have holes
> > under the door handles. As for sunroofs, far too
> > many parts for something manual. My other issue is
> > the airbox location. Couldn't they have just put on
> > the little black plastic box that's easily
> > accessible like every other car? Or at least NOT
> > bolt a whole bunch of stuff attatched to steel lines
> > on top of it?
> > 
> > Dan