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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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These things were selling for 80-95k back when they came out!

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

should we consider buying these used? I mean hell this one is 14k!
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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VW maintenance can be a bitch but that is an awesome car at a reasonable price. If I was in the market for an understated used lux car I'd take a serious look at this one.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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I'd buy one. You wouldn't know if half the electronic stuff is broken or not, there's so many goodies packed into that car.

Of course, its no Honda Fit however...
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Think Audi A8 service costs.
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Old Mar 2, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Hmmmmm don't know if I could handle the service costs of electrical issues. There has to be a reason it is so inexpensive.
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You can get contemporary s class and 7 series in the same condition for the same price. Why settle for VW?
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 07:57 AM
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Drove one of these back when I was parking cars. I was amazed by the stereo.
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Meh, big heavy car with not much performance even with the W12. Not particularly noteworthy looks either but nice clean lines. Just not my cup of tea.
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Christople
These things were selling for 80-95k back when they came out!

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

should we consider buying these used? I mean hell this one is 14k!
Even though I bought a new Audi, I can already feel how expensive this car will cost to run when it breaks out of warrentee, I'm sure the VW will be expensive too.
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Old Mar 4, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Are you friends with a mechanic?
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