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[rturbo 930]

I wouldn't be surprised if mine is original. Seems like the radiator became a maintenance item with the E36 gen and its infamous cooling system. I've never understood why the radiator would be a wear...

[rturbo 930]

My Jetta is a 2014, so looks like I'm good. My Mom's 2021 GLI not so much. Guess we'll see if it becomes an issue.

I think I've pretty much decided I'm done with new cars. My Jetta has been...

[rturbo 930]

What brand would that be? Every modern car is so loaded up with plastic and electronics that pretty much all of them are going to be unrealistic cars to own long term (15+ years). There are no cars made...

[rturbo 930]

What year A3 and when did they start using those thermostats?

Seeing failures like that only reinforces my distaste for new cars....

[rturbo 930]

Actually, I've heard the EV frenzy is dying down a bit. Sales seem to be down, and I believe Mercedes has backed off of its original target deadline to drop ICE engines. Harry's Garage did a video about...

[rturbo 930]

I think the worst thing about EVs is the people who drive them. Yes, let's give up something that is objectively more enjoyable and engaging for something that is soulless, but efficient, which seems...

[rturbo 930]

Largers wheels aren't going to help, you need either a larger tire diameter if your tires are undersized (stock diameter is about 24"), or you need to raise your ride height, which should be easy...