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SStrokerAce View Member Profile	Mar 27 2008, 04:40 AM Post #2
Advanced Member Group: Validating Posts: 312 Joined: 3-February 07 Member No.: 1,646	After all the Audi and VW'se and my family have had along with the stupid issues the dealers can't fix, they are nice cars but a nightmare to own.

Todd View Member Profile	Mar 27 2008, 01:37 PM Post #3
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 154 Joined: 15-February 07 Member No.: 1,682	QUOTE (SStrokerAce @ Mar 27 2008, 12:40 AM) After all the Audi and VW'se and my family have had along with the stupid issues the dealers can't fix, they are nice cars but a nightmare to own. yup yup yup my g/f has an 03TT AWD 6 speed. awesome car to drive, but a maintenance nightmare. so far... sway bar/bushings - once under warranty, second time used an aftermarket solution airbag light - bad control module on its 3rd CD player (drive through a big puddle in the rain, it cuts off) secondary air pump - on its 3rd (1st two under warranty) vacuum lines (had to replace from rotting) eats tires (might be the driver (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) ) all this, and barely over 60K on it... and the 4 cylinder cars are known for killing motors/timing belts before the change interval I'm not sure how competitive the car is...its in D Stock since its AWD This post has been edited by Todd: Mar 27 2008, 01:39 PM

patred View Member Profile	Mar 27 2008, 02:02 PM Post #4
Zero brand loyalty Group: Advanced Members Posts: 645 Joined: 22-January 04 From: Merryland Member No.: 145	An E36 M3 or Mazdaspeed Protege would be at the top of my list for four-door, autocrossable cars. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Pat

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SStrokerAce After all the Audi and VW'se and my family hav... Mar 27 2008, 04:40 AM

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patred An E36 M3 or Mazdaspeed Protege would be at the to... Mar 27 2008, 02:02 PM

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Absolut Speed View Member Profile	Mar 16 2008, 12:45 AM Post #1
Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7	New job, new requirements, need new wheels. I need a 4 door car that holds 4 adults. No room for a fourth car and the Formula's not that great to keep around anyway. (the Firehawk does stay, however) Not looking to compete Nationally, but it would be nice to be semi- competitive locally. Would like to stay around $30k or less. Thoughts?