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Subscribe to this threadVW to campaign Scirocco in 24-hour 'Ring race
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Mr. Oak @ Apr 18th 2008 3:43PM
I'm betting that it'll belly up by hour 5.
zmf001 @ Apr 18th 2008 5:46PM
"I'm betting that it'll belly up by hour 5"
And why is that? We're not talking about a Mexican built Jetta here. Fortunately for VW, their race prepped cars are built exceedingly well. And with these drivers at the wheel, should compete very well too.
Shiftright @ Apr 18th 2008 9:42PM
Yeah, your statement is completely unfounded. There have been some quality and reliability issues with Mexican built VWs, but nothing serious. Hmmm, Chevys aren't exactly known for quality, reliability or durability, but hey, the 'Vette has done just fine on the racing circuit.
nagmashot @ Apr 18th 2008 11:24PM
"I'm betting that it'll belly up by hour 5."
I am wondering how VW managed it to finish 8th overall winnig it´s clas, last year after 24h...
just a other brainwashed brand hater..
Mr. Oak @ Apr 21st 2008 10:40AM
Not brainwashed, I know the brand. I also remember the last time the Sirocco was marketed here, both generations SUCKED.
The Corrado, a Sirocco in drag, because they knew that some of us here would remember the nightmare that it was. A couple of Navy buddies and I were left stranded numerous times on RTE 13 in Delaware, on the Chesepeake Bay bridge and the NJ Turnpike. Or, the night I met this really hot chick in Va. Beach, we left the nightclub, and the damn Sirocco wouldn't start, AGAIN.
My personal experiences plus the fact that VW still hovers near the bottom of the auto industry when it comes to reliability are proof.
Would be nice if they could prove me wrong, but for now, the facts bear me out.