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Re: Lookin' for a 'new' car



> -get something a little more fun to drive not to mention to look at, like a
> Coupe GT. Pros: that glorious 5-cyl engine, still looks good, goes like the
> clappers (at least when you're used to a 1.8 I-4), relatively cheap to buy
> Cons: fuel consumption (pretty steep here), insurance (high value when
> new), expensive to maintain.

I get 25 mpg (you do the conversion, ok?), what's a 4 cyl 80 get,
35-40?  The coupe is not a very expensive car to maintain.  A lot of
standard VW parts, not too many complex systems.  Might make you very
happy.

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Huw