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So, after nearly a year of GTI ownership I got my first ticket today. No complaints from me, I was bang to rights. He was sat on the shoulder on the on-ramp to Rt 30 and I didn't see him until it was too late. 74 in a 55. He gave me a break, so instead of a $185 fine and 3 points, he gave me a...

Does anyone have any experiences of an S4 Cabriolet? (good or bad). I have seen this one: http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/Certified_Audi/locate_audi_certified.htx?state=1&vin=WUARL48H54K901359&distance=125 I am looking to replace my PT Cruiser and am eager to return to a cabriolet (I used...

I found out the joys of summer tires on snow last night. My wife took the GTI to work and when she got back to the development, they hadn't plowed. Our house is up a slight incline, and halfway up the GTI lost traction. Even with ESP off, the front wheels were spinning like a mofo. Wish I had...

I noticed something this morning with the DSG when setting off for work. It was quite cold (dash read 22F) and it "seemed" to me that the DSG was holding the gears for longer before changing up. This was in "D" by the way. Once it had been running for a while, all was as normal. Has anyone else...

I haven't seen any posts from him for a while and he is also missing from the member list. :iono:

The bit about the brakes is interesting. I know some forum members were questioning the efficiency of the brakes on the GTI, me included. The Passat and the GTI must share quite a few components, so maybe.....

I see that the profiteering has started already. PS3's on EBay for as much as $6000. People must be starking raving mad to pay those prices. :confused: I don't think I can even justify the normal $600 price tag to myself. The only redeeming feature is that it would be a cheap(er) Blu-Ray player.

I took my GTI in for its first service yesterday (5K oil change). I asked them to address the fuel line knocking on the firewall issue and also the starting problem. I waited for the work to be done and within two hours she was all fixed. They knew about the two TSB's so installed a plastic...

The Audi R8. Audi space frame made from aluminium and magnesium 4.2L mid-mounted V8 (420 BHP) 430 Nm torque 0-60 in 4.6 secs Estimated cost $130,000 It is being toted as a competitor to the 911. It is more expensive than the base model, but cheaper than the turbo version. I would give my left...

I thought it was time for something a bit light-hearted. This is a discussion I have had numerous times before with my mates in the pub. Ladies, don't feel left out. Feel free to mention what it is in us guys that attracts you. I will start. I was and still am a breast man, but over the past...

Even since the XBox 360 came out, I have refused to pay $60 for a game. I have purchased all my games through EBay. I picked up PGR3 new for $30 and also got Moto GP 06 last week, new for $31. Does anyone have any other online resource for cheaper games, and if so, do you mind sharing? :smile...

When you take you car in for a service and they rotate the tires for you, is it standard practice to balance the wheels afterwards? The reason I ask is that I took my PT Cruiser in for a service last Saturday and they found a nail in one of my rears. They fixed it with a tire plug. Then they...

Has anyone got either a "Mini/Baby" FAST or a "Dirty" FAST or even a FAST keychain that they are willing to sell? I don't want to pay crazy money but if anyone wants to get rid, then let me know and I will make you an offer. :smile:

Firstly, I noticed on Saturday that there was a small ding in my drivers door. This happens to every car that I have ever owned. Why can't people be more careful when opening their doors. Bastards!!! :mad: And today, damage of my own making, to my rear Huf. Caught a kerb. The scrapes are...

I was thinking about this the other day, after watching the new ad for the Rabbit. VW have only had 2 convertible versions of the Golf and the last one was based on the MKIII shape. I know the Eos will be released soon but isn't that a standalone model? I always liked the look of the MK1 GTI...

I was at the gas station yesterday filling up, when this guy in a mustang rolls up at the adjacent pump. He gets out and gives me one of the dirtiest looks ever!! I almost asked him what his problem was. He went inside to get something and I left soon after. Was it the GTI he had a problem...

Spotted this piece of news on another car forum that I subscribe to. I hope that they bring the 3-door S3 to the US. Please....... Audi Range Expansion The Q5 is due to arrive in the UK in 2008, the A5 Coupé in 2007 and the new S3 will launch in the second half of 2006 With the covers...

I am planning on changing my other car shortly (PT Cruiser) and am looking at convertibles. I have chosen five frontrunners at present with the sixth one not actually released on the US market yet, but could be a contender. They are: 350Z Roadster Z4 Audi TT Roadster Audi A4 Cabriolet...

Have you seen this alternative to the normal FAST that has been arriving on our doorsteps lately: http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-Fast-Keychain-Volkswagen-GTI_W0QQitemZ7232400857QQcategoryZ10781QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Check the final price out

Does anyone know how many miles I am likely to get out of the conti's on the GTI? I have never had them before on any car, mostly used Goodyear and Michelin. The Michelin Pilot Sports I had on my old TT went for about 26,000 before they needed replacing. Can I expect the same life from the...