Dude i am confused, where you ment to quote dpaanlka? Cause it was him that statet the thing about audi an VW.rickvanr said:
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quagmire said:Well if the 9-2 does come back it will be under the Delta platform which underpins the Cobalt, HHR, and Ion(slated for death by next year to be replaced by an Opel Astra rebadge most likely). I really do love the Saab Aero-X Concept. That thing is hot. Rumors say it is slated for production under the Kappa platform that underpins the Solstice and Sky. Too bad that canopy won't make it for the production version. Saab just lost a sale since it doesn't have it.
You have no idea how bad I want that car! It's sad that GM owns SAAB and not Daimler Chrysler (my first pick) or Ford (Volvo is still doing good!); granted, I'd choose almost any other foreign car company to own them over the US. Anyway...
GO HERE to get a flash overview of this incredible concept
rickvanr said:
Yeah, the Toureg and the Cayenne are based on the same platform, but I'm pretty certain Porsche is still independent.
Toreador93 said:You have no idea how bad I want that car! It's sad that GM owns SAAB and not Daimler Chrysler (my first pick) or Ford (Volvo is still doing good!); granted, I'd choose almost any other foreign car company to own them over the US. Anyway...
GO HERE to get a flash overview of this incredible concept
Bet you wish you were pumping gas when this thing pulled up then huh?!
http://bil.feber.se/2006/03/en_saab_aero_x_.html
mad jew said:Pretty sure Porsche is independent.
I could be wrong but the Volkswagen Group shares its platforms among Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, SEAT, Skoda, VW and Audi (not so much the first two, although they are part of VW Group) although this isn't quite the same as re-badging. Nevertheless, a lot of their cars share a large proportion of their parts.
Porsche is indeed independant. Their relationship with VW is due to the fact that Porsche is the largest shareholder of VW.
Audi over BMW
Here's the deal why I'm going with an RS4. The M3 is a fantastic ride, but i have had quality issues and multiple recall campaigns with this car. The car has been brought back to the dealer for the same things over and over again.... On top of that the dealer damaged my car and had the audacity to question my integrity (Crevier!).
So I'm sure the next gen M3 will be an outstanding car, but from past experience I would rather try something else.
Here's the deal why I'm going with an RS4. The M3 is a fantastic ride, but i have had quality issues and multiple recall campaigns with this car. The car has been brought back to the dealer for the same things over and over again.... On top of that the dealer damaged my car and had the audacity to question my integrity (Crevier!).
So I'm sure the next gen M3 will be an outstanding car, but from past experience I would rather try something else.
The RS4 is a slice of hottness. And to the person who said Audis are not rebranded Volkwagons, you are wrong. The A4 have the same frame and some have the same engine as a passat. And the Phaeton is just a Bentley. However VW doesn't own porsche, they do own Lamborghini, Bugatti, Bentley, and of course Audi.West La said:
Just to nitpic the Bentley is actually a Phaeton re-worked not the other way round.jimsowden said:
and the VW Polo spawns
Seat Ibiza, Skoda Fabia
the VW Golf spawns
VW Beetle, Audi A3, Seat Leon, Seat Altea, Skoda Octavia, Audi TT
the VW Passat leads a multiple life as
Audi A4 (I didn't know that I thought it was the A6), Skoda Supberb
Phaeton is the cousin the
Audi A8 and Bentley Continental GT and Flying Spur never talk about.
Then you've got cars like the Audi R7 which is a lamborgini Gallardo
There are plenty others I've missed and then of course you've got engine sharing which is a whole other story. Fact is the entire VW group have a very shallow gene pool.
my car(s)
Since I am only 16 years old, not yet the right to drive and acquire my proper license/car until I turn 18. Nevertheless, I will start driving in "accompanied driving", that's how we call it, until I turn 18 and drive on my own. This is the car i'll be driving, french made (from a website, don't have pics right now).
However, I do own a go-kart, or whatever you guys call them. It's a 125cm3 Rotax Max, also french made, a brilliant machine, kinda makes me wait until I turn 18
There it is: (note that I have a friend who had the exact same one).
Lucky guys who can drive alone
PS: My favorite car would be a LADA such as this one:
Since I am only 16 years old, not yet the right to drive and acquire my proper license/car until I turn 18. Nevertheless, I will start driving in "accompanied driving", that's how we call it, until I turn 18 and drive on my own. This is the car i'll be driving, french made
(from a website, don't have pics right now).
However, I do own a go-kart, or whatever you guys call them. It's a 125cm3 Rotax Max, also french made, a brilliant machine, kinda makes me wait until I turn 18
There it is: (note that I have a friend who had the exact same one).
Lucky guys who can drive alone
PS: My favorite car would be a LADA such as this one:
my good old Audi B5
Here's my trusty B5 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro with a few mods:
GIAC Chip
Neuspeed Bilstien adjustable Shocks
Neuspeed Sport Springs
Valeo Ecodes
Baily DV
RS4 Front Grill
18x8.5 RS4 Wheels
B&M Short Shift Kit
VDO Turbo Boost Guage
K&N Intake Filter
GReddy Turbo Timer III
M3 Lip Spoiler
iPod Hookup
ipod installed (don't mind the clear packaging that's peeling off.. it was before any cases were available):
Here's my trusty B5 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro with a few mods:
GIAC Chip
Neuspeed Bilstien adjustable Shocks
Neuspeed Sport Springs
Valeo Ecodes
Baily DV
RS4 Front Grill
18x8.5 RS4 Wheels
B&M Short Shift Kit
VDO Turbo Boost Guage
K&N Intake Filter
GReddy Turbo Timer III
M3 Lip Spoiler
iPod Hookup
ipod installed (don't mind the clear packaging that's peeling off.. it was before any cases were available):
mods so far:
complete 93 corrado 12v 2.8l vr6 motor/tranny swap into a 92 gti(pulled out the 4 banger 2.0l 8v motor and tranny)
techtonics tuning stainless steel racing downpipe/catback exhaust system with borla muffler
K&N cone filter
samco hoses
stage 2 weight reduction
eip highflow upper intake manifold
276 cams
adjustable cam gear retarded 3 degrees
heavy duty springs/lightweight lifters
NGK plugs
lightweight flywheel
x-drilled/slotted rotors all'round
GIAC chip
B&G coilovers
Pelican LSD
the sleeper/project car. aka the money pit:
complete 93 corrado 12v 2.8l vr6 motor/tranny swap into a 92 gti(pulled out the 4 banger 2.0l 8v motor and tranny)
techtonics tuning stainless steel racing downpipe/catback exhaust system with borla muffler
K&N cone filter
samco hoses
stage 2 weight reduction
eip highflow upper intake manifold
276 cams
adjustable cam gear retarded 3 degrees
heavy duty springs/lightweight lifters
NGK plugs
lightweight flywheel
x-drilled/slotted rotors all'round
GIAC chip
B&G coilovers
Pelican LSD
the sleeper/project car. aka the money pit:
I picked up this car used about a month ago:
It's more for the wife, but it's fun to drive for a sedan. The only thing I don't like about the car is the tail lights.
It's more for the wife, but it's fun to drive for a sedan. The only thing I don't like about the car is the tail lights.
cplusON3R said:mods so far:
complete 93 corrado 12v 2.8l vr6 motor/tranny swap into a 92 gti(pulled out the 4 banger 2.0l 8v motor and tranny)
techtonics tuning stainless steel racing downpipe/catback exhaust system with borla muffler
K&N cone filter
samco hoses
stage 2 weight reduction
eip highflow upper intake manifold
276 cams
adjustable cam gear retarded 3 degrees
heavy duty springs/lightweight lifters
NGK plugs
lightweight flywheel
x-drilled/slotted rotors all'round
GIAC chip
B&G coilovers
Pelican LSD
the sleeper/project car. aka the money pit:
Nice I drove an '87 GTI in high school (used). I loved that car.
JMG said:
indeed.. I love the mk1s and mk2s so much from when I was a kid. My first dub was a my dads old dasher. then I bought a mk3 gti vr6. loved the motor but thought the shell was too, I dunno, frumpy? so I bought a mk2 shell and my friends helped with the swap. I dont miss the power windows, heated seats or power sunroof as much as I thought I would. the car just pulls so hard and drives like its on rails that I forget about all that power sunroof crap.
I'm sticking within the VAG community when I become a father in july. I'm really diggin' the mk5 gti.. 2.0T 5 door gti.... nice!
Stridder44 said:
VW 06 GTI....*tear*
I just got that exact car. I love it. I'll probably get in too much trouble with it though.
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