OT: Looking for a new(er) ride

[scirocco at vintagewatercooleds.com (Eric S)]

Best deal for the money out there is a Honda Fit Sport (what I just
purchased, insane amount of space for its size).  Basically, a brand new
78 Rabbit 4 door, my 2nd tank of gas was 41 mpg.  Fully loaded, 16k.

-- 
Eric
www.vintagewatercooleds.com

1981 Scirocco S (TDI swap project)
1990 Fox Wagon 1.6 Heron Head 8v
1991 Cabriolet (2.0 crossflow 8v project)


Lexan Blanchard said:
> Well, the Montero Sport is eating more oil, and I don't really trust her
> for
> long distances, and the 8V is still in pieces in the yard (I know, I
> know),
> so I am considering a new(er) ride.  I think I am ready to keep it in the
> VW
> family, but am open to suggestions.
>
> Option 1:  there is this shiny red 2006 2-door GTI at a Ford dealer (I
> have
> seen this tease to and from work every day for about 3 weeks).  It has a
> roof rack (JOY!!!) and calls my name as I pass.  I stopped briefly to see
> that they want almost $20K.
>
> Option 2:  stopped at VW (on a Sunday afternoon when I wouldn't be
> attacked
> by the sharks who have no knowledge or appreciation for my true love who
> is
> yet to run).  You know, those new Rabbits sure are cute!  Add a roof rack
> and I might be the envy of Trenton, NC.  Sticker said about $16.5k.  VERY
> disappointed in the listed gas mileage.
>
> Option 3:  anyone have a newer car they just adore?  I hated the Mazda
> rental the other week (2007 Mazda 3).  Would like to get into something
> smaller than an SUV, but still functional.
>
> And, no I can't afford the R32 or the SUPER CUTE tangerine colored
> Farenheit
> GTI (man would I be hot in an orange car, black leather with orange
> stitching, that car made my feet itch to hit the gas pedal).
>
> Ideas?  Trust you guys more than the sharks at the stealership.
>
> Lexan
>
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