TheSamba.com :: View topic - What I got instead of a used Vanagon...sadly

Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:38 pm

No, it's not the same...I still want a van...

Check out the Taurus SHO in the background... big pimpin' :roll:

Sorry for the bad pics, they are from my camera.

The new "not a van" is a 2008 Suzuki SX4 iAWD hatchback. I still ache for a van, but my AWD itch has been scratched. It went through a muddy farmer's field (6" of mud) with just enough ground clearance. I debadged the rear, painted the front emblem matte black (with metal texture), ditched the plastic "skidplate-esque" trim (in anticipation of 1/8" aluminum units front and rear) I also added a rear sway bar and short ram intake w/ k&n filter..rice-tastic, I know, but it has a growl...next up is the dynomax exhaust sitting in my garage.

Someday, a van, for now...a brand new car with warranty.

Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:45 pm

If you really care what people here think you wouldn't do much better with a Vanagon.

My advice would be to not worry about what people here think. A-lot of us have newer cars that we use as transportation appliances.

Oh; and about the car: FREAKIN SWEET!

Fri Oct 31, 2008 5:47 pm

I just like the striped shorts... :lol:
Jeff

Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:28 pm

I don't care what people think.....I want a vanagon, after all....isn't that like the lowest form of Volkswagen, and just plain confusing to everyone else?

I just thought I'd share what happens to some of those who lurk on the forum, search for a van, and end up... well...with something else.

I didn't mean the poll to be a "should I have done this or not" exercise, it was definitely the right thing; I couldn't find a Vanagon I felt comfortable with for the right price, and I wasn't ready to undertake a "project," it's nice to have awd with locking diff (I really wanted a syncro and this is close in that regard) with working air conditioning and power accessories.

Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:03 pm

Those shorts would be appropriate in a vanagon.

Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:05 pm

This is now my most favoritest thread of all time.
Jesus, I'm ready to come Home.

Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:40 pm

iowegian wrote: This is now my most favoritest thread of all time.
Jesus, I'm ready to come Home.
need a push?

Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:53 pm

I love the SX4. How can you beat an assload of factory goodies, AWD and at least decent reliability at a cheap-ass price?
You can turbo that 2.3 as well.

Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:01 pm

chickengeorge wrote: I love the SX4. How can you beat an assload of factory goodies, AWD and at least decent reliability at a cheap-ass price?
You can turbo that 2.3 as well.

...by making it not look like a sneaker?

Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:47 am

chickengeorge wrote: I love the SX4. How can you beat an assload of factory goodies, AWD and at least decent reliability at a cheap-ass price?
You can turbo that 2.3 as well.

Figures you'd like "an assload".

Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:37 am

Cheapo wrote: chickengeorge wrote: I love the SX4. How can you beat an assload of factory goodies, AWD and at least decent reliability at a cheap-ass price?
You can turbo that 2.3 as well.

...by making it not look like a sneaker?
It's 2008....Welcome to "Sneakerville".

Embrace it or die, old and crotchety.

Toyota

Honda

Nissan

Chebby

Scion

The list goes on and on...

Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:33 am

I like all of those especially the Suzuki & the Scion..I went this route with a big engine swap..

Sat Nov 01, 2008 12:30 pm

That Cheby is identical to the Suzuki, just rebadged.

Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:50 pm

suzuki cars SUCK plain and simple!!!!! :x

Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:12 pm

The pants are the real embarrassment going on in this thread...

Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:15 pm

Veedub1968 wrote: suzuki cars SUCK plain and simple!!!!! :x

That's a powerful opinion. How many Suzuki cars have you owned? What were your problems with them? Or are you just basing this opinion on ignorance?

Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:19 pm

The Sage wrote: The pants are the real embarrassment going on in this thread...
Them plaid short-pants!

LOL, I got a whole drawer full of them. Those and a polo shirt have been my standard summer attire, until recently when I realized that I look like a douchebag. I don't know what I'm going to do next year.

Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:22 pm

chickengeorge wrote: The Sage wrote: The pants are the real embarrassment going on in this thread...
Them plaid short-pants!

LOL, I got a whole drawer full of them. Those and a polo shirt have been my standard summer attire, until recently when I realized that I look like a douchebag. I don't know what I'm going to do next year.

For you, I recommend Speedo shorts and a tank top.

Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:07 pm

_monkey_ wrote: chickengeorge wrote: The Sage wrote: The pants are the real embarrassment going on in this thread...
Them plaid short-pants!

LOL, I got a whole drawer full of them. Those and a polo shirt have been my standard summer attire, until recently when I realized that I look like a douchebag. I don't know what I'm going to do next year.

For you, I recommend Speedo shorts and a tank top.

Make that a fishnet tank top ala Right Said Fred circa 1992

Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:14 pm

There is nothing wrong with Suzuki motors..You cant kill a GEO Tracker/Suz-Sidekick..I've had 3 Suz Samurai & 1 tracker..Great MPG on the tracker..Wouldnt mind finding another as a comuter car..I really like that SX4 too..They will never hve the collectability or soul of my Beetles but they work well as daily drivers..