[s-cars] Re: No more Audis

[William Noland]

I have a soft spot for Golfs -- had a original GTI (or at least, an 
original to the U.S. GTI) and a highly modified 85. Probably put out all 
of 150hp, but at 2300lbs. and with the competition being what it was 
almost 20 years ago, it was a rocket. A real torque monster. I kept it 
for 11 years, then passed it on to my step daughter, who no maintenanced 
it to death.

The R32 is very tempting, but I just recently reduced the car count (for 
the two of us) down to three, by passing the UrS4 on to my other (more 
responsible) step daughter. Maybe I'll pick one up in a couple or three 
years and turn it into a track car.

Agree with you on the R32 being a better day-to-day package. Have a WRX 
Wagon to tote the dogs around and pick up groceries. Though it's lots of 
fun, it's a basic economy car underneath -- no where up to the standard 
of the VW/Audi  products. Enjoy.

Bill Noland

Frank Stadmeyer wrote:

> So, between myself, Taka and Pizzo, we have all 3 of the latest hot 
> cars (I went for the R32 as PaulK's neighbors can attest to).
> I suppose I can still claim to be in the Audi fold since it's a 3.2 TT 
> underneath. And like Taka and Pizzo, I'm still hanging around.
>
> The other 2 cars are quicker in a straight line but out of the 
> dealership, I think the R32 is a better all-around package and 
> something that is easier to live with on a day to day basis. At the 
> rate I'm putting miles on the car though, I'll be ready for an RS3 
> when it's available.
>
> One thing I will say is that my '91 200Q was much  better for high 
> speed highway cruising.
>
> And Bill, if you thought the stock R32 sounded good, listen to one 
> with the "exhaust flapper mod".