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Old 08-14-2020, 01:03 AM   #29 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by GreenTDI View Post
To be honest, if I had to replace my car today, I would look for an Audi A2. Nice design, spacious, all aluminum (even magnesium parts) and the right engine. Downside is the gearbox and it's only a 4-seater ... But installing a manual gearbox from a 1.4 TDI should be possible.
Considering that much of the newer Volkswagen water-cooled engine designs still hold similarities to the previous EA-827 and EA-111 series, even if some upgrade to the engine management and exhaust/aftertreatment would eventually be needed in order to become eligible for traffic in the low-emission zones which are getting quite widespread throughout Europe, it doesn't seem to be impossible. Well, I also like the Audi A2 and the concept behind it, but honestly the only reason that would lead me into getting one if I had a chance is the historical value.
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