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Intro yo Bad Self...
- Thread starter MHS216
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Hey... my name is Mark, I'm 32 years old, and I'll be picking up my Black Magic, 2007 GTI on Monday (July 31st).
I got married in 2005 (been with her since 2000) and over the course of that relationship, got my wife out of her ol' Ford Escort and into a used '98 Jetta... and now, a new 2006 Beetle.
At present, I'm working in the IT field as a Server (Windows & UNIX) Administrator. I moved into that role back in March... before that, I was the lead Tech at the internal Help Desk for the same company.
This GTI will have been the third VW I've owned. First one was a 1969, light blue Beetle... second was a 1992 (or '93) Fox. I'm currently driving a 2002 Mini Cooper and am anxiously waiting to trade it in. Not that I have too many complaints about the little car... like the stall-outs while driving, the constantly moving mystery-rattling inside, the ever-balding edges on all the tires... well, okay, maybe the tires are MY fault.
One odd reason for my trading it in is because it's a standard/manual transmission. I have a medical condition in my hands that's making it really uncomfortable to drive with constant shifting... so I've decided to get a DSG equipped GTI.
I've always been a fan of German cars/engineering (grew up in Bad Kreuznach, Germany) for as long as I can remember. It only makes sense to me that I get back to my roots now that I have to change my driving habits. However, I must say that reading these forums solidified the deal of me getting a GTI over an automatic MINI.
...besides, I think I'll be happier back with a VW anywhoo.
Cheers!
I got married in 2005 (been with her since 2000) and over the course of that relationship, got my wife out of her ol' Ford Escort and into a used '98 Jetta... and now, a new 2006 Beetle.
At present, I'm working in the IT field as a Server (Windows & UNIX) Administrator. I moved into that role back in March... before that, I was the lead Tech at the internal Help Desk for the same company.
This GTI will have been the third VW I've owned. First one was a 1969, light blue Beetle... second was a 1992 (or '93) Fox. I'm currently driving a 2002 Mini Cooper and am anxiously waiting to trade it in. Not that I have too many complaints about the little car... like the stall-outs while driving, the constantly moving mystery-rattling inside, the ever-balding edges on all the tires... well, okay, maybe the tires are MY fault.
One odd reason for my trading it in is because it's a standard/manual transmission. I have a medical condition in my hands that's making it really uncomfortable to drive with constant shifting... so I've decided to get a DSG equipped GTI. I've always been a fan of German cars/engineering (grew up in Bad Kreuznach, Germany) for as long as I can remember. It only makes sense to me that I get back to my roots now that I have to change my driving habits. However, I must say that reading these forums solidified the deal of me getting a GTI over an automatic MINI.
...besides, I think I'll be happier back with a VW anywhoo.
Cheers!
bennylenny88
bora bora dude
- Location
- Wigan, UK
- Car(s)
- Golf mk5 GTTDI 2.0
and it`ll be faster! :wink:
MachSchnell
Rally Car Champion
- Location
- Wethersfield CT, USA
Chris, 34, married with a 16 month old daughter. I have a stock, RS 2006 GTI with DSG trans, 18" Huffs, and pckg 2. It's my second GTI, I traded in an 03 1.8T. My wife has had a few VWs, and including my old Audi A4 this is out 5th VWAG purchase.
Prior cars are too many to list, but I love my Porsches and have owned or had in the family a 76 930, 81 911SC Targa, 87 928S, and am currently looking for a 914 to do a conversion to 3.2 liter 6 cyl. :thumbup: I've also had many Lincolns, a Vette, a 67 Austin Healy Sprite, and an E30 325IS BMW.
I'm a stockbroker and moved to CT 5 years ago from NYC. I've lived all over the country. Aside from my car habit I enjoy mountain biking (though I don't get much chance to ride anymore) and working on the ever-expanding list of projects around my new house.
Prior cars are too many to list, but I love my Porsches and have owned or had in the family a 76 930, 81 911SC Targa, 87 928S, and am currently looking for a 914 to do a conversion to 3.2 liter 6 cyl. :thumbup: I've also had many Lincolns, a Vette, a 67 Austin Healy Sprite, and an E30 325IS BMW.
I'm a stockbroker and moved to CT 5 years ago from NYC. I've lived all over the country. Aside from my car habit I enjoy mountain biking (though I don't get much chance to ride anymore) and working on the ever-expanding list of projects around my new house.
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dennykrane
Autocross Champion
- Location
- NY, NY
Wesley -- 24 -- IT ( networks, repair, web developement).
tring to be an author( not working out to well though)... Currently hunting for the right startup with some good web apps.
tring to be an author( not working out to well though)... Currently hunting for the right startup with some good web apps.