[Vwdiesel] new car to buy??

[brian gochnauer]

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1002395375.html

On 1/23/09, Rolf Pechukas <rbp at 4u2bu.org> wrote:
>
> needs:
> basically, an 81 Rabbit that runs & drives like new
>
> #1: economy - 50+MPG, pref DSL
> #2: room for stowage/flexible interior space (i.e. hatchback, not sedan)
> #3: seat 4 people, ideally (2-door fine)
> #4: simple as tinkertoys to work on
> #5: feels like a stripped-down buffed-up miniature monster truck, like
> something out of Road Warrior, or a dune buggy for driving on the side
> of volcanos
>
> zat narrow it down any?
> --
>
> Rolf Pechukas
> Leverett, MA
> 617/335-4006
>
> On Jan 22, 2009, at 10:47 PM, James Hansen wrote:
>
> > What's your requirements in a car Rolf?
> > Right off the top, the Bugatti Veyron or a Zonda would be cool, but
> > we need to know more about your needs, such as will it carry two
> > passengers, just you as a commuter, family of five with your own
> > skis, or are you a travelling anvil salesman with several sample
> > cases?
> > -james
> >
> > Rolf Pechukas wrote:
> >> hey gang
> >> so, with my dear Rabbit buried under 2' of snow in Boston, with
> >> its  blown head gasket, its rusted underbody, its 2-month-out-of-
> >> date  inspection sticker, its dysfunctional fuses (no horn, no
> >> reverse  light), its missing door handles, its hanging doors, its
> >> bald ceiling,  its ripped out dashboard, its bizarre-feeling and
> >> undrivable-by-anyone- but-me clutch, and notwithstanding its brand
> >> new wheel bearings  (whoopee!), I am starting, guiltily, to think
> >> of greener pastures, and  am casting furtive glances around at
> >> newer rigs, spurred, in part, by  a week in a 2009 Prius rental
> >> curious what's out there that's good or coming soon - I heard of
> >> Honda  diesels due in 2009, but a quick Google shows that never
> >> happened(??)
> >> what else is out there?
> >> would love any suggestions
> >> am pretending I have lots of money and can consider this seriously
> >> thanks!
> >> Rolf in MA
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