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09-19-2021, 06:40 PM
JimmyCarter

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Originally Posted by The Tortoise

I love my Mk7 TDI wagon. The torque on the highway is fantastic and I just got back from a 550 km road trip and averaged 5.4 L/100 km.

Is metric always gpm instead of mpg or is that just a Canadian thing?
09-19-2021, 08:07 PM
Mazderati

GPM is the go-to in Yurp, including GBR which I think is an inbetweener like the US. It's really a more realistic measure of efficiency.

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto...nt-professors/
09-19-2021, 08:53 PM
Skidog

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Originally Posted by Mazderati

GPM is the go-to in Yurp, including GBR which I think is an inbetweener like the US. It's really a more realistic measure of efficiency.

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/sto...nt-professors/

Whatever it is. In 'murican it's mpg and I'm pulling avg 40 mixed driving. Probably closer to 45 on long trips. So nice. #rollincoal

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09-22-2021, 08:20 PM
Djongo Unchained

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This sled was sitting outside of the Orvis store this morning.

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Notice the Gator interior...
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And the Chip Foose rims...
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meh, clown car.
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09-22-2021, 08:27 PM
The Tortoise

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Originally Posted by JimmyCarter

Is metric always gpm instead of mpg or is that just a Canadian thing?

No clue, but the units do make more sense because it's describing fuel consumption.

It converts to 43.5 mpg. Not bad consisting there were zero fucks given about saving fuel.
09-22-2021, 08:32 PM
BmillsSkier

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Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained

This sled was sitting outside of the Orvis store this morning.

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Notice the Gator interior...
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And the Chip Foose rims...
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meh, clown car.
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Apparently the front clips are a dead match for the front end of a new Charger which dramatically improves the look. I can respect it same as any other longroof though.
09-22-2021, 08:57 PM
Djongo Unchained

^^^^I am a fan of the Hemi, but the red rig beside it rules.
09-22-2021, 09:53 PM
BmillsSkier

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Originally Posted by Djongo Unchained

^^^^I am a fan of the Hemi, but the red rig beside it rules.

We all agree on that Djongo.

Church.
09-22-2021, 10:53 PM
happytimefunbox

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Originally Posted by Skidog

Pure luck really. Pulled trigger in like 2 hours of finding her..zero haggle. Just before the used car mess. My guess is I could profit, but, being a TDI, at this point I think both kids might be driving her. They are 13 and 9 respectively.

I would recco the recall TDI to anyone. Mine doesnt have a urea tank and if wanted the retune to stock (better power and mpg bit dirtier) is cheap. I have not bothered as I'm old and she has plenty of power. One of the best highway cars I ever drove. Never downshifts and the torque pulls up hills.

Again thanks

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Sweet TDI! I owned a predieselgate 2012 6mt TDI sportwagon and it was one of my favorite cars I've ever owned. Somuchso last Saturday I bought a 2014 TDI Touareg. 240 hp and 410 ftlbs really help it get to the grocery and back! This thing is faassst....

/suv

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09-23-2021, 07:16 PM
BmillsSkier

"In the 1960's there were only 2 cars made in America that had Posi-traction and independent rear suspension. One, was the Corvette, the other was the 1963 Pontiac Tempest."

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...lppLjlSZa8dkGg

Giddyup.

https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content...?fit=940%2C626
09-23-2021, 07:22 PM
Buster Highmen

fuck yeah!

https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content...987-scaled.jpg

Bench seats with a stick would have been better.
09-23-2021, 10:26 PM
liv2ski

That brought back a memory. I haven't thought of my mom's Tempest forever. It was a convertible. It was a pretty nice little car back in the day.
09-24-2021, 10:41 AM
Art Shirk

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"In the 1960's there were only 2 cars made in America that had Posi-traction and independent rear suspension. One, was the Corvette, the other was the 1963 Pontiac Tempest."

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...lppLjlSZa8dkGg

Giddyup.

https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content...?fit=940%2C626

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09-24-2021, 10:53 AM
Bobcat Sig

Back when those Magnums (my, how poorly that name aged) were still selling new, I considered one. Long roof, V8, and AWD. It seemed legit. But I remember it being a bit of a dog and the interior was junk.
09-24-2021, 11:32 AM
MarcusBrody

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Originally Posted by Bobcat Sig

Back when those Magnums (my, how poorly that name aged) were still selling new, I considered one. Long roof, V8, and AWD. It seemed legit. But I remember it being a bit of a dog and the interior was junk.

I do wish they'd continue to evolve them with the Charger. My 5 year old son is really into Challengers/Chargers right now and I would totally be up for a wagon version.
09-24-2021, 08:52 PM
Core Shot

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

"In the 1960's there were only 2 cars made in America that had Posi-traction and independent rear suspension. One, was the Corvette, the other was the 1963 Pontiac Tempest."

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...lppLjlSZa8dkGg

Giddyup.

https://bringatrailer.com/wp-content...?fit=940%2C626

I love wagons. But that is fugly

The D pillar should be red. As is it looks like a hack back. The wagon parts should blend with the sedan parts. Instead it looks like an El Camino or a Chevy avalanche with a bed cap.
09-24-2021, 09:43 PM
jackattack

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Wagon Stoke

To cleanse the palate: a dirty euro wagon at sunset.

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I think I’m ready for the APR treatment on this one.
09-24-2021, 09:53 PM
babybear

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and on the topic of wagons and sunsets… the old volvo came to its final rest recently. But the beautiful sunset sky was a nice send off
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09-24-2021, 11:04 PM
Buster Highmen

condolences on the Swede.
09-25-2021, 03:28 AM
BmillsSkier

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Originally Posted by Art Shirk

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“How can you be so sure?”

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Originally Posted by babybear

and on the topic of wagons and sunsets… the old volvo came to its final rest recently. But the beautiful sunset sky was a nice send off
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https://c.tenor.com/u8UwVuKFFtEAAAAC...out-crying.gif
09-25-2021, 06:53 AM
Core Shot

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-bmw-m5-touring-6

Sweet M5 touring with a stick.

But purple? Wtf?

Only $40k
09-25-2021, 07:02 AM
JimmyCarter

Wagon Stoke

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Originally Posted by Core Shot

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-bmw-m5-touring-6

Sweet M5 touring with a stick.

But purple? Wtf?

Only $40k

The phrase “blaupunkt stereo” brings me back.
Does it come with the phone???

Edit: holy shit I didn’t realize blaupunkt still existed
09-25-2021, 11:05 AM
MontuckyFried

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Originally Posted by babybear

and on the topic of wagons and sunsets… the old volvo came to its final rest recently. But the beautiful sunset sky was a nice send off
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Oh no! Did it give up the ghost, or you're just breaking up with her and letting someone else have a turn? What was wrong with it? Just curious cuz mine is getting very needy as it approaches that third trip round the odometer.

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09-25-2021, 11:26 AM
jmedslc

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Originally Posted by The Tortoise

I love my Mk7 TDI wagon. The torque on the highway is fantastic and I just got back from a 550 km road trip and averaged 5.4 L/100 km.

the ex used to have a golf TDI and good gawd i loved driving that thing. so smooth, so tight. i drive a turbo subaru 5MT and the TDI was a much more subtle boost, but just velvet smooth. i miss that car.

when the subie is gone, the top contender for me right now is a Golf R 6MT. drove a buddy's once and that thing hammers.
09-25-2021, 07:46 PM
babybear

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

https://c.tenor.com/u8UwVuKFFtEAAAAC...out-crying.gif

Thanks bmills

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Originally Posted by MontuckyFried

Oh no! Did it give up the ghost, or you're just breaking up with her and letting someone else have a turn? What was wrong with it? Just curious cuz mine is getting very needy as it approaches that third trip round the odometer.

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The tranny started to slip, which is what I think happened to yours too, right?
Mine only had ~120k on the odometer so I could have fixed it, but had been wanting a new car for a bit and they had something at local dealership I liked, so went for the trade in.
sad day to say goodbye to the tommy molvo though

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