anti Touareg sentiment

JH wrote:
>
> Somehow professional diesel truck drivers manage to get coast to coast,
> with very slow 0-60 times...

Maybe that's because other cars tend to get out of the way of multi-ton
eighteen-wheelers...

--
Mike Smith

>Well just for fun, how about you list every car you have driven and
>why in the last 5 years.

Sure. =)

1. Volkswagen Golf 2.0
2. Volkswagen Jetta 2.0
3. Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T
4. Volkswagen Passat 1.8T
5. Volkswagen Passat W8
6. Volkswagen Toureag V8
7. Volkswagen Golf-GTi 1.8T (mine)
8. Audi A4 2.8 (B5)
9. Audi A4 3.0 (B6)
10. Audi A4 Avant 1.8T (B6)
11. Audi S4 2.7T (B5)
12. Porsche Cayenne
13. Porsche 911 SC Targa
14. Porsche 944 Turbo
15. Porsche 928 GT
16. GMC Yukon Denali
17. GMC Sierra Denali pickup
18. GMC Sierra w/ 5300 motor
19. Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer w/ Triton 5.4
20. Lincoln Navigator
21. Lincoln Avaiator
22. Ford Explorer (V6s and V8s, in two different generations)
23. Ford F-150 Larait 5.4
24. Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition
25. Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
26. Chevrolet Impala SS (1996)
27. Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
28. Pontiac Grand AM V6
27. Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (2000&2004)
29. Honda Accord (I4 and V6, 3 different generations)
30. Honda Pilot
31. Honda Passport (aka - Isuzu Rodeo)
32. Acura MDX
33. Acura TL & CL TypeS (two different versions of the CL)
34. Jagaur XJ8 (two different versions)
35. Jaguar XJR
36. Honda Civic Si (two different versions)
37. Acura Integra GS-R (sedan)
38. Acura RSX Type-S
39. Ford SVT Focus 3-door
40. Ford SVT Contour
41. Toyota Camry (2 different generations, V6s)
42. Lexus RX300
43. Lexus RX330
44. Lexus IS300 sedan
45. Lexus GS300
46. Infiniti Q45 (3 different versions)
47. Infiniti G20
48. Infiniti G35, coupe and sedan
49. Infiniti I30
50. Infiniti I35
51. Mercedes Benz C320
52. Mercedes Benz SL500
53. Mercedes Benz S-class diesel (late 70s vintage)
54. Mercedes Benz 500SEC (1990)
55. Mercedes Benz ML500
56. BMW X3 3.0
57. BMW X5 3.0
58. BMW X5 3.0
59. BMW X5 4.4i
60. Chevrolet Corvette (C4)
61. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C5)
62. Toyota 4Runner SR5, Sport Edition (2003, V6 and V8)
63. Toyota Seqioa
66. GMC Envoy/Chevrolet Trailblazer
67. Volkswagen Beetle TDi (90Hp)
68. Volkswagen Jetta TDi (90Hp)
69. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
70. Volkswagen "Super" Beetle

>Also list every car you have owned in your
>life

The only one of these cars I have *owned* is the 2002 GTi. Most of these
though, belonged either to family members or friends of the family, and I have
spent a lot of time in them, both riding AND behind the wheel. The few that
were not owned by someone related or someone we know are cars that I've test
driven (usually more than once) at length. I think I've got all of them listed
but I started to get bored, so I'm not gonna try to add anything else.

> I personally drive cars as a neccesity. It used to be fun but I
>drive over 35,000 miles a year so it is just another job.

My father puts anywhere from 35,000 to 40,000 a year on his cars, on average.
His 4Runner is less than a year and a half old and has 53,000 miles and change
on it.
Steve Grauman

Ummmm..........................sure, sure you did.


"Steve Grauman" > wrote in message
...
> >Well just for fun, how about you list every car you have driven and
> >why in the last 5 years.
>
> Sure. =)
>
> 1. Volkswagen Golf 2.0
> 2. Volkswagen Jetta 2.0
> 3. Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T
> 4. Volkswagen Passat 1.8T
> 5. Volkswagen Passat W8
> 6. Volkswagen Toureag V8
> 7. Volkswagen Golf-GTi 1.8T (mine)
> 8. Audi A4 2.8 (B5)
> 9. Audi A4 3.0 (B6)
> 10. Audi A4 Avant 1.8T (B6)
> 11. Audi S4 2.7T (B5)
> 12. Porsche Cayenne
> 13. Porsche 911 SC Targa
> 14. Porsche 944 Turbo
> 15. Porsche 928 GT
> 16. GMC Yukon Denali
> 17. GMC Sierra Denali pickup
> 18. GMC Sierra w/ 5300 motor
> 19. Ford Expedition, Eddie Bauer w/ Triton 5.4
> 20. Lincoln Navigator
> 21. Lincoln Avaiator
> 22. Ford Explorer (V6s and V8s, in two different generations)
> 23. Ford F-150 Larait 5.4
> 24. Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Edition
> 25. Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
> 26. Chevrolet Impala SS (1996)
> 27. Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
> 28. Pontiac Grand AM V6
> 27. Pontiac Grand Prix GTP (2000&2004)
> 29. Honda Accord (I4 and V6, 3 different generations)
> 30. Honda Pilot
> 31. Honda Passport (aka - Isuzu Rodeo)
> 32. Acura MDX
> 33. Acura TL & CL TypeS (two different versions of the CL)
> 34. Jagaur XJ8 (two different versions)
> 35. Jaguar XJR
> 36. Honda Civic Si (two different versions)
> 37. Acura Integra GS-R (sedan)
> 38. Acura RSX Type-S
> 39. Ford SVT Focus 3-door
> 40. Ford SVT Contour
> 41. Toyota Camry (2 different generations, V6s)
> 42. Lexus RX300
> 43. Lexus RX330
> 44. Lexus IS300 sedan
> 45. Lexus GS300
> 46. Infiniti Q45 (3 different versions)
> 47. Infiniti G20
> 48. Infiniti G35, coupe and sedan
> 49. Infiniti I30
> 50. Infiniti I35
> 51. Mercedes Benz C320
> 52. Mercedes Benz SL500
> 53. Mercedes Benz S-class diesel (late 70s vintage)
> 54. Mercedes Benz 500SEC (1990)
> 55. Mercedes Benz ML500
> 56. BMW X3 3.0
> 57. BMW X5 3.0
> 58. BMW X5 3.0
> 59. BMW X5 4.4i
> 60. Chevrolet Corvette (C4)
> 61. Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (C5)
> 62. Toyota 4Runner SR5, Sport Edition (2003, V6 and V8)
> 63. Toyota Seqioa
> 66. GMC Envoy/Chevrolet Trailblazer
> 67. Volkswagen Beetle TDi (90Hp)
> 68. Volkswagen Jetta TDi (90Hp)
> 69. Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
> 70. Volkswagen "Super" Beetle
>
> >Also list every car you have owned in your
> >life
>
> The only one of these cars I have *owned* is the 2002 GTi. Most of these
> though, belonged either to family members or friends of the family, and I
have
> spent a lot of time in them, both riding AND behind the wheel. The few
that
> were not owned by someone related or someone we know are cars that I've
test
> driven (usually more than once) at length. I think I've got all of them
listed
> but I started to get bored, so I'm not gonna try to add anything else.
>
> > I personally drive cars as a neccesity. It used to be fun but I
> >drive over 35,000 miles a year so it is just another job.
>
> My father puts anywhere from 35,000 to 40,000 a year on his cars, on
average.
> His 4Runner is less than a year and a half old and has 53,000 miles and
change
> on it.
> Steve Grauman

> wrote in message
...
> Well just for fun, how about you list every car you have driven and
> why in the last 5 years. Also list every car you have owned in your
> life. I personally drive cars as a neccesity. It used to be fun but I
> drive over 35,000 miles a year so it is just another job.
>
> My list:
>

Cool list...but I don't think I could do it! I have owned 20 or 21 VW's that
were MY cars. My cousin and I also used to buy, re-do, and sell cars back when I
was in college and for a while after. I must have been part owner of another 50
over those years. I then traveled a lot for a job, and drove a different rental
sled 3 or 4 times a week. Drove limos for a while. Worked with my uncle driving
trucks hauling cars between Florida and the north. Also parked cars at a fancy
restaurant while a student, driving 50 different cars a night...torture testing
a few when time permitted (NEVER valet park!)

My landmark cars?

Oldest car...1917 Ford woody wagon!

Fastest car...Corvette ZR-1...made my eyeballs flatten against the back of my
head!

Car I had the most fun with...67 Beetle that had a LOT of engine and could pull
the wheels off the ground off a start. Surprised a lot of people with that.

Ahhhh...memories.

--
Tony Bad

02 Jetta Wagon
01 Eurovan MV
91 Jetta 1.6 Diesel
86 Jetta
79 Rabbit 1.5 Diesel (semi-retired for now)
Schwinn Continental 10 Speed
Radio Flyer Pedal Car (my daughter made me add this)

"Steve Grauman" > wrote in message
...
> >Well just for fun, how about you list every car you have driven and
> >why in the last 5 years.
>
> Sure. =)
>

You have an incredible memory! I'm not sure I can accurately list the cars I
have actually owned over the past almost 30 years...I'd need a few days to
remember them all!

--
Tony Bad

02 Jetta Wagon
01 Eurovan MV
91 Jetta 1.6 Diesel
86 Jetta
79 Rabbit 1.5 Diesel (semi-retired for now)
Schwinn Continental 10 Speed
Radio Flyer Pedal Car (my daughter made me add this)

>Ummmm..........................sure, sure you did.

I could break down for you exactly how I came to drive ANY of them. You can ask
if you don't believe me.
Steve Grauman

>You have an incredible memory! I'm not sure I can accurately list the cars I
>have actually owned over the past almost 30 years...I'd need a few days to
>remember them all!

Keep in mind though that it's a bit unfair, I have an advantage. I'm only 21,
all of those cars have been driven by me between the time I turned 16 and now,
and most of them belonged to family friends or family members. I bet you could
list every car you've driven in the last 5 years without much thought.
Steve Grauman

>Cool list...but I don't think I could do it! I have owned 20 or 21 VW's that
>were MY cars.

Most of what has allowed me to drive so many of these cars is the fact that
someone I knew or was related to owned one or more of them. For instance, all
of the MBs I've driven (with the exception of the ML) belonged to my
grandfather. So it was easy for me to get to drive all of them. But you guys
have all OWNED more cars than me.
Steve Grauman

Nope, sure can't. I don't even ask to drive friends new cars when they
get them. On the other hand my friends buy boring cars like me and
usually keep cars for a few years or more after they are done paying
them off. My relatives do not live near me. My relatives except for
one have modest tastes. They also hang on to cars for a while. The
only vehicle my father in law has that I want a ride in in the Cessna.

(Steve Grauman) wrote:

>>You have an incredible memory! I'm not sure I can accurately list the cars I
>>have actually owned over the past almost 30 years...I'd need a few days to
>>remember them all!
>
>Keep in mind though that it's a bit unfair, I have an advantage. I'm only 21,
>all of those cars have been driven by me between the time I turned 16 and now,
>and most of them belonged to family friends or family members. I bet you could
>list every car you've driven in the last 5 years without much thought.
>Steve Grauman


Jim B.

no thanx...........I'd rather just not believe you.


"Steve Grauman" > wrote in message
...
> >Ummmm..........................sure, sure you did.
>
> I could break down for you exactly how I came to drive ANY of them. You
can ask
> if you don't believe me.
> Steve Grauman