I guess people just like what they like. Looks are everything to a lot of people. It’s not like it will be any worse of a car.

The market has decided what it will bear.

I have changed my mind. I now officially like it.

Hmmm...

A junk yard isn’t always a “pick your part” type place. There are premium lots that aren’t generally open to the public where newer or more valuable wrecked cars are stored and then either auctioned off or parted out.

It’s on purpose.

As contractually obligated:

I’m sure it is, but I’ve also driven the 1.6l, and it has a lot more potential beyond 200hp.

That is genius.

Let’s be honest here. No you wouldn’t.

I sincerely hope not.

“Now a Larger FiST Parked in the Rear”

Nah, just an increased track width. They can be a little too prone to rolling.

Slightly wider track width would be welcome for autocrossers

Ah, I see. A buddy of mine has a similar set up actually. He has the crank from a 3.0 and different pistons and connecting rods to match the displacement.

Very interesting! So the 3.0 NA motor with a turbo thrown on? Any reason for going that route instead of leaning on the B5 S4 aftermarket and tuning the 2.7?

I hearby demand to see this modified Allroad.

Honestly I always thought the series I was kind of ugly. It’s all about dat series II:

It felt super out of place at the time with no other context (I would have thought they would have something more high energy to keep the crowd pumped), but then once I saw how they tied it into the episode, it made perfect sense.