Wonderful story and great write up.

I disagree. I see both of these as works of art. Just by different artists. The attention to detail on both are top notch. It just depends on the particular detail you are paying attention to.

Jealousy can be an evil thing. If you are weak enough to let it.

Exactly this. I have not played hockey in 10 years but everytime I skate I feel awkward.

Of course it is not great for your body. Either is caffeine, bungy jumping, trans fats, road racing, msg, autocross, drag racing, weed, etc, etc. Reality is people will do things they want. If it is between cigs or vape I’m glad they choose vape. I am a former smoker for probably 15 years. Quit over 5 years ago. I…

You got some facts to back this claim up? Everything I hear is that these replace smoking for most people. I say if it helps you quit and if you would either choose smoking or vaping, I’m glad they choose the latter. Of course neither one is ideal but it is better than smoking.

I guess there aren’t ANY repairs. I mean things do go out. But I also replaced a ton of stuff anyway for upgrades. New exhaust/intake/downpipe/suspension. That type of stuff. So technically it is not stock. But everything added on it now that is not stock has been around for 160k. Stock turbo has been running peak 21…

I can only imagine the issues changing that fluid will cause. I guarantee that glue is while detrimental to a lot of parts, holding other things together...

BRAVO! Man I hope my clutch makes it 300k. And the rest of the car for that matter. I am only on my second timing belt right now. I will say I’ve replaced most of the cooling system couplers that were plastic. I’ve also replaced to coil-packs to Audi versions that screw to the valve cover instead of simply pressure…

You don’t need to rub it in. Those of us who live here know this and have to deal with it every damn day...

Just an observation from forum sites and such but... It seems to be the issue prone ones come from Mexico and the more reliable come from Germany. But that is only anecdotal evidence and I have never seen any actual facts. Though mine is from Mexico so who the hell knows.

Looks good! MK4 just has a timeless style. Ah the N75, I think I am on my 3rd one? Fun stuff. Mods are REVO stage 2 chip which puts it at 21 peak boost holds at 18 or so, downpipe and catback with stock cat- Ram air intake from Eurosport (just had to replace the filter last week after 150k and who knows how much more…

1.8T as well. Love it. Any mods?

Same thing with my 04 Jetta bought in 05. Still driving it today with 206k. Same clutch even. Take care of it and it will take care of you.

I know this is an old post but military personnel have always told me “stars first into battle”. Maybe the door is to the right and thats how they display it? I can’t imagine someone is that dumb.

Wow that is a pretty busty bust of Diesel’s bust....

Perfectly stated my friend.

Probably my 1992 Saturn SL2 sedan with 11 DIFFERENT neons plastered inside the cabin. This is before cell phone cameras fortunately.

Wow I never knew that issue with Forge. I am currently am using their recirculating valve for my 04 jetta. I’ve been using it for 11 years and about 190k without issue...Thankfully. I would have never thought to look there for that symptom...

They do. Car and Driver, Consumer Reports, Regular Car Reviews. Not EVERY review of a vehicle needs to be something everyone can afford. It’s ok to dream. It’s ok to have a goal. Why not live a bit vicariously through others sometimes and daydream of what it might be like to drive something like this. Sounds to me…