09-23-2005, 09:21 AM
REED Wrote:CaptainHenreh Wrote:and while the Jetta's interior is fighting a losing battle, I like the VeeDub waaaay better.
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I though VW/Audi had some of the best interiors on the market
hah! Maybe in initial quality. But things go downhill fast if you're not gentle with it. It's german, after all. The glovebox practically falls out when you open it, the 'above radio' cupholder (great idea, Franz!) is completely busted (not that I really mind) the rear ashtray/coinholder/thing's doors doesn't really work.
The main reason for ditching the 626 was indeed fuel economy. The interior was good, not great. It had a medium quality leather and fake wood trim, and oscillating AC vents. We had a 4 banger, which we figured would get decent fuel economy. It didn't. 25 miles to the gallon was the average, and we never got more than 30. And our 3.8L Olds Van got like, 22...so 25 for a little 2.0 4 Cyl, in my father's mind, was unacceptable. And I see where he's coming from. My family does alot of running, (Hence the Metros) and we really needed something that could hold 5 people, was comfortable, and got at least 35 miles to the gallon. That didn't leave many options. Basically it came down to TDI Jetta/Passat (We tried to buy one on CL...it sold in 15 minutes) or a Prius, which was not only completely out of our price range but my father also doesn't really like hybrids. The idea of a future maintenance item that has no current price tag didn't thrill him. (Battery packs)
And mike, I'd love to drive the S2K, but my point was that after driving the 1 Liter Wonder for so long, a Focus feels like a Ferrari, and the 2.0 Duratec sounds way better than any car we own...except maybe the 6.2L Diesel full size GMC...with straight pipes. It sounds like Armageddon. My manliness weeps at the thought of having to sell that monstrosity.
1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442