In a message dated 98-04-26 00:57:36 EDT, prbrrh@PROAXIS.COM writes: << i was thinking maybe a mid 80's fox or golf for the commute. >> I have heard from a number of sources that the fox was crap. I haven't owned one, but have had Jettas and a Golf. Good cars. That short commute is going to KILL any car though. Ten minutes is not enough time to warm up the motor and exhaust: the condensation that has become steam at that point then re-condenses inside the motor and exhaust, becomes an corrosive, and ruins bearings, rings, and exhast parts. Public transportaion, bike or carpool? gmbulley cary, nc |
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