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From: omotesando
i guess i can go do some research on all those little this and that about s2000
and make mys2000lemon.com.
s2000 sucks, then, yea?
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From: Nashville
i agree with Sueng.
I am sure some S2000's have gotten the lemon law.....
if you extrapolate how few S2000's were sold vs lemoned and compare that to the number of VW's sold vs lemoned, I would guess that the S2000 would not do so well.
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according to last week's Autoweek, one of the guys said he probably chose R32 for a daily driver over the Evo due to the choppy ride...... I think he also said that the Evo and STI were definately more fun except as a daily driver.
I am sure some S2000's have gotten the lemon law.....
if you extrapolate how few S2000's were sold vs lemoned and compare that to the number of VW's sold vs lemoned, I would guess that the S2000 would not do so well.
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according to last week's Autoweek, one of the guys said he probably chose R32 for a daily driver over the Evo due to the choppy ride...... I think he also said that the Evo and STI were definately more fun except as a daily driver.
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All manufacturers have "lemons", but Audi's are marketed to a different clientele than value-consious prospective VW owners are. I worked for Hoffman Audi/Porsche here and i know they are great cars and are selling like hot-cakes! In 3 years they had to hire 2 more parts personell, one more service advisor and 4 technicians just to keep up with the service/warantee work.My room-mate has a TT convert, all wheel drive and 225hp on tap is pretty sweet.
I wasnt crazy about the car either, UNtil i drove it. Its a blast to drive, with lots of nice luxo features...and that Bose system kicks butt! Almost made me want to trade my S in for one. Almost
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From: DC
Even time mag says VW suck!
http://www.time.com/time/globalbusiness/ar...43826-1,00.html
everyone i know that has a VW / audi seem to need to bring it into the dealer min once every 3 months for something that broke.
after 100k miles, expect to be replacing parts constantly too.. little stuff but its a pain in the ass.
in general u have to schedule an appointment to get ur german car serviced because they are usually booked.
with jap cars u just bring it in. always free time slots to get your car worked on.
http://www.time.com/time/globalbusiness/ar...43826-1,00.html
everyone i know that has a VW / audi seem to need to bring it into the dealer min once every 3 months for something that broke.
after 100k miles, expect to be replacing parts constantly too.. little stuff but its a pain in the ass.
in general u have to schedule an appointment to get ur german car serviced because they are usually booked.
with jap cars u just bring it in. always free time slots to get your car worked on.
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From: Easton
IMO the R32 offers a better all around package than either the EVO or the STi. It is much more luxurious, refined, comfortable (best seats ever), has better utility (hatch vs. non-folder rear seats) and doesn't look Fast & Furious. It is still quick and handles well.
It's a good buy for anyone who doesn't care about being the fastest thing on the road, y0! (haven't we learned that there's ALWAYS something faster?)
It's a good buy for anyone who doesn't care about being the fastest thing on the road, y0! (haven't we learned that there's ALWAYS something faster?)
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This morning on my way to work there was an Audi A4 on fire.... kind of odd.... i think the interior was actually on fire...like maybe the driver dropped her cigarette or something.? I didn't see anything from under the hood...... but I didn't want to rubberneck either......
I think with the older VWs (mid 90's) you either got a great car that ran forever, or a heap of shit that was always in the shop.....
I think with the older VWs (mid 90's) you either got a great car that ran forever, or a heap of shit that was always in the shop.....
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From: Easton
I agree with you mostly because it is being marketed as a performance car, but that not withstanding, I see a niche in the market for something between the STi/EVO on one extreme, and cars like the TSX is IS300 on the other extreme. Something for those that want a little bit of everything.