Volkswagen VX3: Bang for the Buck
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Volkswagen VX3: Bang for the Buck
I was reading this in the Off Topic thread, so if this is a repost for some of you... bite me
Team Volkswagen and the Moonraker team develped this claiming it will come in at a price tag starting at $17K. I would seriously buy one of these after finding out a bit more information. It kinda has me excited.
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...cle_1647.shtml
0-62 in 5.7 running on 125 hp. Im sure there is some potential there
Team Volkswagen and the Moonraker team develped this claiming it will come in at a price tag starting at $17K. I would seriously buy one of these after finding out a bit more information. It kinda has me excited.
http://www.vwvortex.com/artman/publi...cle_1647.shtml
0-62 in 5.7 running on 125 hp. Im sure there is some potential there
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yeah, but the Atom itself goes for what...40k or higher if im not mistaken? This thing only (according to them) costs 17k.
For those who would rather get a bike, thats understandable, I just like the fact of traveling on more wheels personally. Thats what brought my attention to it.
For those who would rather get a bike, thats understandable, I just like the fact of traveling on more wheels personally. Thats what brought my attention to it.
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I think its pretty cool - it would be fun and have wow factor, but still don't know if its worth it... you think that car would also qualify for VW's "lowest ego emission" standard?
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Originally Posted by vlm7
I think its pretty cool - it would be fun and have wow factor, but still don't know if its worth it... you think that car would also qualify for VW's "lowest ego emission" standard?
for 17K, I think its awesome. I am intrigued to find out more about its commercial availability.
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I think the fact it has 2 seats is key... reminds me of this (http://www.gocarsf.com/) which was actually really fun and a good way to get around SF on a recent trip there.
Check out the drilled rotors -
Check out the drilled rotors -
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Hey, that is pretty sweet. Like you said, a nice way to get around town.
The VW is claiming 40 something mpg. that makes for a sweet round town commuter.
The VW is claiming 40 something mpg. that makes for a sweet round town commuter.
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Originally Posted by vlm7
which was actually really fun and a good way to get around SF on a recent trip there.
I'd have to say the same for this vic...its all fun and neat until that 18 wheeler cuts you off sending you off a ledge inside this sardine can!!
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I think it looks like a blast to drive .
I already own a motorcycle. I can't see this type of vehicle appealing to someone that would not ride a bike. Too much like a bike for safety conscious people to drive it. It appeals to people that have that 'Risk Gene' that they just discovered.
I already own a motorcycle. I can't see this type of vehicle appealing to someone that would not ride a bike. Too much like a bike for safety conscious people to drive it. It appeals to people that have that 'Risk Gene' that they just discovered.
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Originally Posted by binar
I think it looks like a blast to drive .
I already own a motorcycle. I can't see this type of vehicle appealing to someone that would not ride a bike. Too much like bike for safety conscious people to drive it. It appeals to people that have that 'Risk Gene' that they just discovered.
I already own a motorcycle. I can't see this type of vehicle appealing to someone that would not ride a bike. Too much like bike for safety conscious people to drive it. It appeals to people that have that 'Risk Gene' that they just discovered.
Thats a good way of putting it. I think that is me. I am a bit scared to get a bike, but would enjoy something that has fun factor to it.
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