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  1. #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by QIK-R View Post
    Ill need the car in about 3 months ideally, but I am selling the BMW at the moment, if it sells I'll be purchasing a vr6 for now, which I will keep when the new car does arrive, depending on what I get. If not, I'll trade it on the new car.
    Having myself owned a VR6 before ..... I'd say this ..... the VR6 will be no more reliable or cheaper to run than the 528i ..... as much as it pains me to say, stay clear of old VR6s .....

    The 1.8T VWs (and Audis) are much more reliable and make great power .... and awesome track toys ....

    Old VR6 will cost $5-8K and about $5K to keep running over 6 months .... whereas GTI (Polo or MK4 Golf) will cost $10-15K and almost nothing to run for 6 months.

    None of them trade well, so be prepared to lose $5K on trade regardless of what older VW you buy.
    Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...

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    No I'm not trading the vr6 If I get one once I sell the BMW. I'll be strippin down and going down the turbo route.

    If I had 10k I would probably get into a cheap mk4 GTI but not enough funds as yet.

    Ad I would rather try to sav up more cash for the newer car.
    Ford Focus ST (XR5)

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    Saab 9-5 Aero?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sh|tbmxrider View Post
    Saab 9-5 Aero?
    Have you ever owned a SAAB (new or 2nd hand)?
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    whs.

    wouldnt own one if my life depended on it!
    Ford Focus ST (XR5)

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