The "Tri-bars" are actually my favorite stock wheels, My old stang came with them too. I understand Euro's just arn't for some people, I thought I would always own American. I DD'd a v6 Passat for a while after my stang went down, wasn't the best car ever but It wasn't that bad, and I had some fun with it embarrassing some civics and whatnot. Time came around for a new car and I happen to see the GTI sitting at VW dealership one day and test drove it after I looked at some other cars. Instantly fell in love with it and this was after driving an Audi a4, 350z,06 Mustang GT, Volvo S60R, and a few other things. I saw a JCW Mini that day but when I went inside to ask to look at it (20mins before closing time) the sales guy was like, "sorry we're closing right now come back tomorrow." Told him yea I don't think so and went back to VW the next day, Car was gone. They said they sent it to their dealership in Buffalo to try to sell. Told them I really wanted it and it was back the next day and in my name.
Yea yea, cool story bro.... Anyways I love the car. I drive back and forward between NC and NY whenever I get time off. From Syracuse NY to Fayetteville NC cost me $70 one way (using highest octane i can find) pushing 30+mph (if i stay out of it). The ride is comfortable, the back seats actually has plenty of room for 2 people(can even squeeze 3) and I can fit all of my military gear I bring out to the field in the hatch. All in all, great car, I would recommend picking one up for a reliable DD. Now that I've bought everything i Need for it next on my list of things to buy is a new project... possibly another mustang.
