Re: New Order

[Neil Trama <tramane@actonline.com.au>]

Ti Kan wrote:
> 
> John Cunningham writes:
> > > > 2.8's are for A4 owners that don't wave (and need to feel that they
> > > > bought the 'better, top-of-the-line model').    ;^)
> > >
> > > Oooh those are fightin words...
> > >
> > i was _waiting_ for some heat on that one...
> 
> You know, I actually agree with you.  Besides those who bought A4s
> as personal appliances, there are some A4 owners that were probably
> Hondacura transplants (you know, the slammed to the ground, tin-can
> muffler variety).  They brought along a certain attitude and mentality...
> 
> I got this really bizarre e-mail from a young  A4 1.8T owner, flaming me
> for posting pics of my un-modded A4 on my web site.  He was obviously
> of the school of thought that the more aftermarket stuff you throw
> on the car the more "cool" it becomes.  To him I seem to have committed
> mortal sin by appreciating a fine car just as it is...
> 
> Hmmph.
> 
> -Ti
> 96 A4 2.8 quattro
> 84 5000S 2.1 turbo
> 80 4000 2.0
> --
>     ///  Ti Kan                Vorsprung durch Technik
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>   ///    ti@amb.org
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> ///

Hi,
   It has always been my understanding that if you but a Japanese car
you have, by definition, not quite got the car you really want. Making
nodification almost manditory.
   Chances are that if you buy an Audi it is at least VERY close to what
will give you most satisfaction.
						Neil