VW Bluesport set for production
07-08-2010, 05:25 AM
#31
Originally Posted by Wildncrazy,Jul 7 2010, 09:19 PM
You know, at the end of the day it's still a VW. After watching 3 spontaneously burst into flames and burn totally to the ground plus having to help my daughter and my son have to continually fight electrical, AC, starting and window gremlins on 3 different VWs I can't imagine this car will appeal to many beyond diehard VW fanbois
07-08-2010, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by triman54,Jul 7 2010, 09:29 PM
Hey...even at $40K I would consider it. I am not a fan of the 370Z which I guess would be the only competitive car to this one, at least in terms of price. I expect the biggest hurdle VW might have is convincing people to pay this much for a sports car with a 4 cylinder engine--although that wasn't too much of a problem for Honda.
07-08-2010, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by exb00st,Jul 8 2010, 01:46 PM
No they don't. A TT with a Sport Package is about 42k. Base of around 37k.
07-08-2010, 11:38 AM
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I would think it would have to be less than forty. If it will be the baby Boxster it will be less than a base Boxster, and have to be more than the VW so that probably says mid to low thirties. If that is the price range I would consider it as my next toy, more than $35k and you're are talking about low milage certified Cayman S territory.
07-08-2010, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by vader1,Jul 8 2010, 11:38 AM
If that is the price range I would consider it as my next toy, more than $35k and your are talking about low milage certified Cayman S territory.
Looking at the engines that are being projected I don't see it have any more than 200-210HP. Even though it is said to be under 2700 lbs, I think 35 or 40K for a car with only 200HP is way too much esp. not a status car. Give me a slightly used Cayman or Boxster for that money.
07-09-2010, 06:03 PM
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Don't know if I will be in the market for one anytime soon, but this is exciting news and I'm glad to hear it.
I would venture to guess this car, in its top trim, will be mid thirties (and possibly pushing 40k, fully loaded up).
I would venture to guess this car, in its top trim, will be mid thirties (and possibly pushing 40k, fully loaded up).
07-10-2010, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by triman54,Jul 7 2010, 06:29 PM
Hey...even at $40K I would consider it. I am not a fan of the 370Z which I guess would be the only competitive car to this one, at least in terms of price. I expect the biggest hurdle VW might have is convincing people to pay this much for a sports car with a 4 cylinder engine--although that wasn't too much of a problem for Honda.
But, if I had to choose based on reliability and durability, I'd pick the Nissan every time. And the 3.7L VQHR engine in the 370Z is a beautiful NA six. And Nissan has created the rev matching downshift manual transmission. And the 370Z has a fully automatic top. I'm torn between buying out my my lease on the S2000 when it ends next May or switching to a 370Z roadster in black cherry.
07-10-2010, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SpudRacer,Jul 10 2010, 11:18 AM
And Nissan has created the rev matching downshift manual transmission.
Plus it's for unworthy tards that can't heel-toe.
