Re: New 1998 Passat 1.8T sighted

[lxl <lxl@dnai.com>]

WARATAP@aol.com wrote:
> 
> On the way to work this morning I spotted what at first appeared to be an
> very dark green A-4 turbo, but what turned out in fact to be the new Passat
> 1.8T, complete with "in-transit/repair plate."  This was a eurospec car,
> complete with fuba center/rear antenna and elongated license plate opening.
>  Taillights were all red as opposed to the yellow/red of the A-4.  Dramatic
> from the rear and rear 3/4 view, but not very impressive from the front (as
> viewed through my rear view mirror).  Someone must be taking it around for
> evaluation.  Audi/VW/GM/Ford/ and Chrysler all have proving grounds within 30
> miles of here and any one of them could be testing it or having it serviced
> at the appropriate dealer.  Morning commutes don't get much more exciting
> around here.
> 
> -Ingo in Detroit

> "but not very impressive from the front"

Still, if they give it to me for free, I won't refuse it. ;^)


George Rath
'97A6QW