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New VW Rabbit
what do you all think about the new rabbit(golf) i would not mind getting one or driving one. more than a yaris since its german (made in mexico) but i still like VW's.. im going to college after this school year and will need a reliable car etc etc and the benz is but requires prevenative maintence that i can do now but cant while in college. im aiming for chemical engineering or aerospace engineering.. then go for masters in the one i deicide on.. and apply for a doctorate one day
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I've heard about this new rabbit. When's it coming out? I assume they'll make a wabbit diesel. Will they put a TDI in it or just wait a couple years and use the bluetec?
I would think it would be a pretty good car, but it won't look as good as your Benz.
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Keep the benz. You could have allot of work done by a mechanic for $15,000 and you may be surprised at how much free time you have at school if you don't go drinking every night....or maybe that is just my school.
Seriously though I am a senior in Civil Engineering and had enough time to design and install a WVO conversion on my 240 last semester as well as other assorted maintenance, despite it being the busiest semester so far.
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No diesel rabbit anytime soon. I'd stick with the benz as well or buy a used TDI if you really wanna go the VW route. The 2.5 engine in the Rabbit is not really economical at all.
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09 the diesel is slated to be back.. there is something coming in august from vw thats going to cost less than the rabbit.. perhaps i should look for a used vw TDI?
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it would be an event to find a vw diesel for sale in my area.. alot of them have been snapped up already and the ones left are waaaaaaay out of my price range
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I have a VW and a MB and I've found the VW parts prices higher.
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5 speed '91 190E 2.6 320,000 mi. (new car, fast, smooth as silk six, couldn't find any more Peugeots) 5 speed '85 Peugeot 505 2.5l Turbo Diesel 266,000 mi. (old car, fast for a diesel, had 2 others) 5 speed '01 Jetta V6 (new wifes car, pretty quick) 5 speed '85 Peugeot 505 2.2l Turbo Gas 197,000 mi. (wifes car, faster, sadly gone just short of 200k ) 5 speed '83 Yamaha 750 Maxim 14,000 mi. (fastest) 0 speed 4' x 8' 1800 lb Harbor Freight utility trailer (only as fast as what's pulling it) |
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i managed to build a biodiesel processor, make 50 gallons a week, collect , filter, dewater.. last school year.. and maintain a 3.7 GPA honors classes and a job..along with many other things.
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if you mean appleseed style then yes... for the love of god do not.. no not use journeytoforever.com for any information.. stick to biodieselcommunity.org
i didnt post my rant on my loss at natioan competition for TSA where i had a display and a hopeful presentation on my years work on biodiesel.. i think i posted it here |
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We are in the market for a new car for one of my kids (is it any wonder I never have money for that SL that I am always drooling over....)
We looked at the Rabbits (gas engine). Very nice car. Well equipped. Runs really good. Decent price. We are probably going to get one for her.
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Current Benzes 1989 300TE "Alice" 1990 300CE "Sam Spade" 1991 300CE "Beowulf" RIP (06.1991 - 10.10.2007) 1998 E320 "Orson" 2002 C320 Wagon "Molly Fox" Res non semper sunt quae esse videntur My Gallery Not in this weather! |
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