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Man, how time flies. Was recently reminded that I've been a member of this forum for 15 years. That's a long time to be drooling over members rides. I can't complain, both my wife and I have had our share of VWs and Audis during this time, most recently a 3L Q5 and Touareg TDI respectively. But I'm now thinking about a toy and as I do my research I get excited and discouraged at the same time.
It's a toss up of do I get a new daily to replace the Touareg, if this diesel thing ever gets sorted, with something like a Macan or SQ5, or do I get a beater, if I can call it that, like a 2011-12 Audi wagon, and a toy.
So here's the list of contenders.
So my thoughts about each...
GTI 16v - Had two of these I'm my youth. Should have kept one. The sound of a 16 valve just brings a smile to my face...and makes me think I could grow another mullet
Finding one that's original, hasn't been modded should prove challenging, but not impossible. Expect a good specimen will run around $15k. The downside, been there done that
Corrado - had three of these. Again...the sound of the 12v VR6 is intoxicating. Was a fantastic car in the 90s, I would have to drive one again to see if the love is still there. I'm sure Piotto will chime in here....you put a few scratches on the roof and nobody lets you forget it
R32 - I had a 2008 R32, and while fun, I just never loved it. I always wanted the Mk4, but the second car has to be auto, hence the MkV. Like the Corrado, would have to see if the nether regions react favourably on a test drive to see if this is still a possibility
968 - I worked at Audio Concepts in the 90s and whenever a 944 or 968 would come in, I just drooled. Although the coupe is more sought after the hairdresser in me really wants a cabriolet. Out of the four thus far, this one tends to rank highest
911 - Ok, I'll admit it....this is where my heart lies. What I would do for a 964 or 993! The trouble being is these have appreciated so much over the last 5 years, a good specimen is almost six figures. I can't make myself like the 996 no matter how hard I try. Which would lead me towards a 997.
Would love to hear other stories about how you came to own you funmobile, and any possible suggestions.
Cheers,
Adam
Man, how time flies. Was recently reminded that I've been a member of this forum for 15 years. That's a long time to be drooling over members rides. I can't complain, both my wife and I have had our share of VWs and Audis during this time, most recently a 3L Q5 and Touareg TDI respectively. But I'm now thinking about a toy and as I do my research I get excited and discouraged at the same time.
It's a toss up of do I get a new daily to replace the Touareg, if this diesel thing ever gets sorted, with something like a Macan or SQ5, or do I get a beater, if I can call it that, like a 2011-12 Audi wagon, and a toy.
So here's the list of contenders.
- GTI 16v
- '93+ Corrado
- Mk4 R32
- 968
- 911
So my thoughts about each...
GTI 16v - Had two of these I'm my youth. Should have kept one. The sound of a 16 valve just brings a smile to my face...and makes me think I could grow another mullet
Finding one that's original, hasn't been modded should prove challenging, but not impossible. Expect a good specimen will run around $15k. The downside, been there done thatCorrado - had three of these. Again...the sound of the 12v VR6 is intoxicating. Was a fantastic car in the 90s, I would have to drive one again to see if the love is still there. I'm sure Piotto will chime in here....you put a few scratches on the roof and nobody lets you forget it
R32 - I had a 2008 R32, and while fun, I just never loved it. I always wanted the Mk4, but the second car has to be auto, hence the MkV. Like the Corrado, would have to see if the nether regions react favourably on a test drive to see if this is still a possibility
968 - I worked at Audio Concepts in the 90s and whenever a 944 or 968 would come in, I just drooled. Although the coupe is more sought after the hairdresser in me really wants a cabriolet. Out of the four thus far, this one tends to rank highest
911 - Ok, I'll admit it....this is where my heart lies. What I would do for a 964 or 993! The trouble being is these have appreciated so much over the last 5 years, a good specimen is almost six figures. I can't make myself like the 996 no matter how hard I try. Which would lead me towards a 997.
Would love to hear other stories about how you came to own you funmobile, and any possible suggestions.
Cheers,
Adam
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