40-page thread about a Jetta

[Eye of the Tiger]

There's a work policy here that prevents me from taking pictures because the management is under the impression we have "trade secrets," which we don't.

I'll post the pics when I get home.

[heelntoe]

There's a work policy here that prevents me from taking pictures because the management is under the impression we have "trade secrets," which we don't.

I'll post the pics when I get home.

haha.

i don't work, so i'll just post some pics of me sitting around doing nothing.

[heelntoe]

on another note, page 39!!!
one more page and then you can sell the jetta.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Azenis + highway + heavy rain = one long ass drive.

I looked at a 96 Ranger 4x4 4cyl yesterday. It turned out to be a rusty piece of shit that couldn't start without a push and the rear brake lines were cut. This was for sale on a dealership lot. They wanted me to trade the Jetta + $1000 cash. Ummmm... yeah, no. As I was about to leave, they went as low as $500 cash + trade. So I was like, OMG WHAT A DEAL! Ummmm... yeah, no. 

[Soup DeVille]

Azenis + highway + heavy rain = one long ass drive.

I looked at a 96 Ranger 4x4 4cyl yesterday. It turned out to be a rusty piece of shit that couldn't start without a push and the rear brake lines were cut. This was for sale on a dealership lot. They wanted me to trade the Jetta + $1000 cash. Ummmm... yeah, no. As I was about to leave, they went as low as $500 cash + trade. So I was like, OMG WHAT A DEAL! Ummmm... yeah, no. 

How can they sell a vehicle without brakes?

[Eye of the Tiger]

How can they sell a vehicle without brakes?

They can't; not to me, anyway.

[Eye of the Tiger]

How can they sell a vehicle without brakes?

They can't; not to me, anyway.

[3.0L V6]

How can they sell a vehicle without brakes?

Two words: As-is.

[Soup DeVille]

Two words: As-is.

In most states, there are laws against knowingly selling an unroadworthy vehicle for anything but salvage.

[3.0L V6]

In most states, there are laws against knowingly selling an unroadworthy vehicle for anything but salvage.

True...but I'd imagine that finding a shyster who'll break the law for a couple of grand of profit isn't that rare.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Two words: As-is.

This is a dealership that advertised the truck on Autotrader as "good transportation". The price was retail, not wholesale. It is just a poorly-run business.

It reminds me of another shitty business I ran into a couple weeks ago - a used tire shop in Winterport. I told them I was looking for some 185/70/14 tires. They assumed I was too dumb to know what size would fit on my car so they tried to explain how a 70 sidewall would never fit on my car because it has 195/60's on it. They continued to explain to me how much I needed to buy their set of used 195/60's for $200 because my current tires were down to the "wear-bars" (my new Azenis with maybe 2000 miles on them). I told them I didn't want another set of 195/60's, said thanks anyway and got in my car. The guy comes knocking on the window, and says, "so, I just wasted my time?" No, buddy, you just wasted MY time. That attitude is exactly why you work in a run-down used tire shop. Dumbass.

[Soup DeVille]

This is a dealership that advertised the truck on Autotrader as "good transportation". The price was retail, not wholesale. It is just a poorly-run business.

It reminds me of another shitty business I ran into a couple weeks ago - a used tire shop in Winterport. I told them I was looking for some 185/70/14 tires. They assumed I was too dumb to know what size would fit on my car so they tried to explain how a 70 sidewall would never fit on my car because it has 195/60's on it. They continued to explain to me how much I needed to buy their set of used 195/60's for $200 because my current tires were down to the "wear-bars" (my new Azenis with maybe 2000 miles on them). I told them I didn't want another set of 195/60's, said thanks anyway and got in my car. The guy comes knocking on the window, and says, "so, I just wasted my time?" No, buddy, you just wasted MY time. That attitude is exactly why you work in a run-down used tire shop. Dumbass.

He followed you out and knocked on your window because you didn't buy anything?

I'm sorry, but the dude's asking to get his ass run the fuck over.

[280Z Turbo]

You mean autocross tires DON'T make good everyday tires? Really?!

[Soup DeVille]

You mean autocross tires DON'T make good everyday tires? Really?!

I don't think they make very good blueberry wrangling tires.

[the Teuton]

My car came with 175/70s stock, so when it was time to buy a new set of tires, I wanted something wider.  I asked the guys for a set of 185/65s.  Without hesitation, I got the set of tires, a (very) limited warranty, and a good handshake.  Personally, I was satisfied, and I even told them I was up-sizing.

[280Z Turbo]

I don't think they make very good blueberry wrangling tires.

I don't think they're good for anything but track days and autocross.

My buddy with a BRE 240Z is already out of tread on his Azensises. He's only going to get about 2 summer seasons out of them.

[Eye of the Tiger]

He followed you out and knocked on your window because you didn't buy anything?

I'm sorry, but the dude's asking to get his ass run the fuck over.

yes

I don't think they make very good blueberry wrangling tires.

no

[BimmerM3]

I'm strangely tempted to keep posting until I hit the 40th page, but I'm not going to.

[2o6]

So how IS the Jetta?

[Soup DeVille]

I don't think they're good for anything but track days and autocross.

My buddy with a BRE 240Z is already out of tread on his Azensises. He's only going to get about 2 summer seasons out of them.

He has a real BRE or a replica?

Anyways, 2 seasons is plenty.

[the Teuton]

Nick, you're going down!

I think the person is sending out the suspension tomorrow!

Wooo friggin' hooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[280Z Turbo]

He has a real BRE or a replica?

Anyways, 2 seasons is plenty.

It's just a replica. It has a turbocharged '81 L28ET under the hood, just like me.

[Cookie Monster]

It's just a replica. It has a turbocharged '81 L28ET under the hood, just like me.

BRE cars are so cool.

[Cookie Monster]

BTW, I think we are getting close to the 40th page!

[Cookie Monster]

p0ast

[Cookie Monster]

wat

[the Teuton]

BTW, I think we are getting close to the 40th page!

We're 4 posts away from it at the moment.

[Cookie Monster]

We're 4 posts away from it at the moment.

RLY?
p0st

[the Teuton]

RLY?
p0st

I'm not sure it's really fair to whore it up like that...

[Cookie Monster]

I'm not sure it's really fair to whore it up like that...