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Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda?

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I have a friend who is shopping for a car soon and she is either looking at a 97+ Honda Civic or a 97+ VW.
Help me convince her the MkIII is better!
Thanks guys/gals
Some pics would be nice to back up the claims
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (billzcat1)

THATS IT!! I CAN'T TAKE THIS!! too many vw vs. honda debates........AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (Y2KRICEBOY)

they should go with the Honda http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (Y2KRICEBOY)

because they are....

each car has their strengths/weaknesses....
just ask the general questions
commuter, etc....
modding etc....
space etc....
tell her go Nissan or VW
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (Thorax_Embalmer)

Oh boy...Well since you asked...If she looking for a Jetta:





[Modified by VWRice, 3:31 PM 2-6-2002]
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (Thorax_Embalmer)

Definetly modding...definetly safety, room
Anyone have some good pics of MkIIIs w/ rims exhaust tint, etc? Some basic body/motor mods?
Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (VWRice)

Well here's my thoughts on why I ask - of all the VWs I have spent absolutly 0 time in/around MkIIIs everyone I know has a MkI, II or IV...so I a have ZERO feedback to give and I'm supposed to know somethin about VWs (some people think that, WTF?)
Thanks
Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (VWRice)

Cool Jetta! Now pardon me for being so MkIII ignorant - but the only 2 engines offered were the 2.0L 8v ABA and the 2.8L 12v VR6 AAA motors, correct?
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (billzcat1)

quote:[HR][/HR]Cool Jetta! Now pardon me for being so MkIII ignorant - but the only 2 engines offered were the 2.0L 8v ABA and the 2.8L 12v VR6 AAA motors, correct?
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Exactamundo http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif I dunno about the ABA or AAA thing though, Im more into styling than engines
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (VWRice)

yo dude I am interested in it all...performance over styling but I think it's dumb to put tons of work into a motor without dressing up the car somehow....some more than others yah know...I can appreciate the sleeper look anyone see "Mom's Golf" from Waterwagens 2001 it was a MkII....very nice sleeper
Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (billzcat1)

she'd probably have less problems with a honda. plus, she can get it serviced at a dealer without them being jerks to her. and parts are a hell of alot inexpensive.
Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (benjie-l.a)

Well service isn't an issue her dad is an accomplished DYI mechanic...not mention there's always me
(OH GOD NO DON'T TOUCH MY CAR!!!!)
And for thirds I am a VIP at the local dealer don't ask me why I get 20% all parts and got an extra 1000 knocked off my gf's GTI when she bought it.
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (billzcat1)

quote:[HR][/HR]Well service isn't an issue her dad is an accomplished DYI mechanic...not mention there's always me
(OH GOD NO DON'T TOUCH MY CAR!!!!)
And for thirds I am a VIP at the local dealer don't ask me why I get 20% all parts and got an extra 1000 knocked off my gf's GTI when she bought it.[HR][/HR]​
Shoot with all that help, help her get that VW

I agree she'd have alot less trouble buying parts & thing for a honda..I had mine built & show ready & less than 6 months, wereas my Dub has taken 2.5 years & Im not even close to done...but thats part of the fun

Yeah Im into a little performance, but Im not gonna be adding a turbo or anything extreme to my car anytime soon



[Modified by VWRice, 3:51 PM 2-6-2002]
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (VWRice)

damn dood you are comin up with some SICK pics of MkIIIs love the Golf
Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (billzcat1)

Just get her to test drive both of them...
Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (billzcat1)

quote:[HR][/HR]damn dood you are comin up with some SICK pics of MkIIIs love the Golf[HR][/HR]​
hehehe...stick around, this is just scratching the surface
Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (Lobstrosity)

Good call
that in itself should be enough but she IS a girl and as such is prone to random bursts of femininity (OH IT'S SO CUTE)
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (billzcat1)

If she has to be convinced, tell her to just go buy the Honda.
VWs are for a different breed of people.
Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (nub0w)

just look at the power ratio. hp/tq. Also, mods arent cheaper for honda's. Do some shopping! Mods are alot easier to be put on VW example most hondas' you have to send in your ecu to have the chip soddered in for bout two hundred. VW spend $100 for 10-18hp and you can install it in fifteen minutes. Doesnt take a genius. VW offers more. Example heated seats (cold weather package), seats recline and go up and down, you can fit three bodies in the back of a jetta, one touch powered windows, not to mention all the hidden secrets VW offers like you can still move the windows when you take the key out (powered ofcourse) AND JUST SHOW HER HOW TO OPEN THE WINDOWS WITH A KEY! I love that feature. VW chicks are awesome. My wife drove my car one time and told me how she beat these chicks in a civic by two car lengths. VW chicks are more fun. In the fast and the fur show here how a 2.0 jetta can almost beat a s2000.
LMAO sorry couldnt resist. If you want pics just look at the top ten vortex car post. Or do a search. ALot of sexy cars on this forum.


[Modified by Gazabomb, 8:30 PM 2-6-2002]
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Re: Why are MkIIIs the best? Why better than Honda? (billzcat1)

here is my 97 jetta. nothign too wild yet. i have header,intake,exhaust,268 cam,camgear chip. weitec coils and some 17 in tsw (which will be gone soon.) no exterior mods yet. still waiting on carbon fiber golf hood, and corrado spoiler.

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