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Lesbians taste like chicken. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
As the owner of an indy VAP shop, I have to say things are not looking good.
I started in VWs with my grandfather's '71 Super Beetle when I was 14. I would enthusiastically tell everyone (for a very long time) that German engineering was the way to go. Fast forward 33 years. What I say now: "Do NOT buy any VAP built after 1998." Even before 1998, I now realize that drivers of American and Asian cars have generally had a more reliable experience. My Vanagon is on it's third engine in ten years, my Jetta requires attention at least twice a month, my 914 (before it became the RS) required an engine replacement in the five years I owned it as a /4.......etc, etc. I'm basically making money on the flaws of German engineering. Yes, it tends to be more precise than the others. BUT, that precision comes at a cost. Small flaws amplify themselves in such a way that the whole system will stop working harmoniously long before other manufacturer's vehicles. What's my most reliable vehicle/mile/dollar/hour of maintenance? 2006 Ford F250 6.0 Diesel (and that truck has the "unreliable" 6.0). If someone came to me tonight and said "you have to drive to Washington state and leave right now", I would get right in the Ford and not worry one second about making it there and back. If I had to take the Vanagon or the Jetta, I would be highly stressed. Both cars are great, but great for within 100 miles. That's it. I wanted it off my chest. My VAP specialty will continue at S9, but I may be driving something else..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Attached thumbnail(s) ![]() |
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Dr. Phil ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,769 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States ![]() ![]() |
I've had many many cars in 35 years of driving-
I put almost 400k miles in a 2002 Chevy suburban and all I ever did was put tires, brakes, 3x, shiftable 2wd, 4wd, awesome truck - that wa bought because I got tired of minivans and transmission problems(2 Chrysler ) - currntly on 170k miles on our 2007 Lincoln Navigator - every one loves it- no major issues , tow package etc, My college car was a 82 ford escort, later for a 92 escort that we put over 300k miles and only did suspension once, tires and brakes 3x , timing belts , water pump - got my money out of that! - also 2 Jaguars and I have to saw both awesome cars, still have the 2004 VDP- great highway mileage-28-30 on highway, 23 combined around here, not one leak, still uses no oil - and the 4.2 v8 will throw you back in the seat if you are not careful- faster than my boxster -!!! On the other hand low quality and not dependable cars have been Audi, Vw etx I'd buy a 2000- 2010 jaguar again. In a second ! |
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