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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 08:28 PM
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I think I would actually consider doing something irresponsible for this car:

I second that.

Move over...you're blocking my view.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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Why I would kill for the F-Type coupe and cause grievous harm to another for the convertible and yet the shooting brake does nothing for me... it's just beyond comprehension.

Marry/fuck/kill? Marry F-Type coupe, fuck convertible, kill shooting brake. But for the CTS-V in the same respective order, it would be marry sedan, fuck wagon, kill coupe

I am a strange man, as apparently I'm the only one...
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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This is why it's good to have choices ... Right?
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
This is why it's good to have choices ... Right?
Viva la variety!
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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Abt RS6: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...1#post14902031
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Hmph. Looks awful. Would rather have a stock RS6.
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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
Hmph. Looks awful. Would rather have a stock RS6.
Ah, I don't mind it (except for the specks of color)...I think it looks good.
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Old Mar 6, 2014 | 05:16 PM
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Good gravy am I ever lusting for this Avant (from the Geneva Car Show this year)...

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Old Mar 6, 2014 | 05:20 PM
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I drove an Audi RS6 Avant last night...
















...on GT6.
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Old Mar 6, 2014 | 05:38 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Good gravy am I ever lusting for this Avant (from the Geneva Car Show this year)...

More of the RS4 Avant in this gallery

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2014-...eva-2014/full/

Looks perfect without the Nogaro blue interior panels. It works for the exterior, but too gaudy for the inside.
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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It is classic Audi going back at least 15 years though.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 04:55 PM
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
Good gravy am I ever lusting for this Avant (from the Geneva Car Show this year)...

This color... is amazing.
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Old Mar 12, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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You guys see Olsson's RS6 Avant...?



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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 09:23 AM
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I like that camouflage look. Really neat.
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 01:39 PM
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This was on reddit the other day...super high-res.

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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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So, I know this thread gets dominated by Audi-love and similar...but, any of you like the Dodge Magnum?




I think this looks one looks amazing.
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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I've always liked the Magnum. I just wish most of them weren't ruined with 24s and scissor doors.
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 07:11 PM
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I adore the Magnum. The Magnum is one of the reasons I have a CTS-V wagon in that the SRT Magnum was the first American hi-po wagon in some years. That one is nicely done, BTW. I thought about buying one some years ago but after owning two Chrysler products in the late 90's, the quality was so poor that I won't be back to them, no matter how compelling the product.
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 08:02 PM
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Would. Drive.
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Would drive x 2
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Old Mar 15, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Old Mar 18, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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Nice high-res image from Audi...

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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 03:46 PM
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From VWVortex ... Supposedly a Golf R Variant

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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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If that existed in the States, I'd probably trade in the Focus ST for it.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 05:01 PM
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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I don't know how likely it is given that the Jetta Sportwagen SEL did not sell well at all (was a GTI Sportwagen). I'm still holding out hope that we'll see this car here at some point.

I wish Americans weren't such retards when it comes to wagons.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 09:45 PM
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Holy shit I would get one of those if it was available here.
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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Another image of the Golf R Wagon...lookin' good.

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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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I'd rock that in 6MT for sure.
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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That is magnificent. I would seriously consider that as my next car if VW were to bring it here.
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 11:03 AM
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Tidbits and some spy shots of the Golf R Wagon here, folks: https://acurazine.com/forums/automotive-news-6/volkswagen-golf-news-115017/
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 07:40 PM
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As a wagon humper, yes, I would hit that for sure.
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Would drive.





Turbo 3.0 I6, 350hp/369tq, 0-62 in 4.9 seconds
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I love the V60. Wish we had MT options ...
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