Tim Suddard
Tim Suddard Publisher
5/8/20 12:40 p.m.
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We found a true ’80s classic, a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI–and not just any GTI, but one that had been turbocharged by Callaway. 

One small catch: The car sat more than 2500 miles away. And had been sitting for years. 

When we got the deal done, we asked the seller if he could give us 90 days to figure …

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mr2s2000elise
mr2s2000elise SuperDork
5/8/20 12:56 p.m.

Beautiful GTI. love it. 

Montana is amazing. We have a summer home on Flathead Lake. 

Ridgeline-ewwwwww yuck

BB510
BB510
5/8/20 4:11 p.m.

I dont know why you are getting 12mpg towing with a Ridgeline. I tow a 2100 pound Datsun on an aluminum single axle trailer and get 20+ MPG with the Ridgeline. Towing in comfort with the air on.

 

 

Datsun310Guy
Datsun310Guy UltimaDork
5/8/20 5:10 p.m.

I test drove a new one when they came out but as a struggling college student I couldn't swing it.  I stuck with my Datsun instead.  

bludroptop
bludroptop UltraDork
5/8/20 6:10 p.m.

I saw one just like it in Nebraska last Fall!

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Tim Suddard
Tim Suddard Publisher
5/12/20 8:40 a.m.

In reply to BB510 :

I would assume it is because of two problems. 1. I drive too fast. 2. That U-haul trailer must be made of solid led. So, so over built.

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