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Hokie87
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 Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:36 pm Post subject: Ghia video |
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Just saw this and though I'd share. Singing the praises of a Karmann Ghia:
https://youtu.be/jSSOyzyV36c |
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Figment
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Location: Connecticut, USA
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| Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:54 am Post subject: Re: Ghia video |
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I saw that as well.
Then I made the mistake of watching the followup "Driving a 1974 Karmann Ghia" video. Oy.
We get it, the clutch cable needs adjustment and the shift pattern is uncomfortable to someone accustomed to modern cars. No really, we get it, find your fodder for commentary elsewhere dude! 
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trelms
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Location: Denver
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| Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:13 am Post subject: Re: Ghia video |
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I thought it was hilarious.
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PolarBearVW
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| Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Ghia video |
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You'd Lose.
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c21darrel
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Mellow Yellow 74
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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| Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2017 12:54 am Post subject: Re: Ghia video |
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"Why would you make body parts that aren't replaceable, if you get a dent anywhere you're screwed, it's the whole body... you gotta hope it's on the hood or the trunk or the door because if you get a dent anywhere else that's the whole body, how do you take a dent like that out?"
Obviously this genius has not heard of a hammer and dolly
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kokanee
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Location: Washougal WA
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:59 am Post subject: Re: Ghia video |
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"Why would you make body parts that aren't replaceable, if you get a dent anywhere you're screwed, it's the whole body... you gotta hope it's on the hood or the trunk or the door because if you get a dent anywhere else that's the whole body, how do you take a dent like that out?"
Obviously this genius has not heard of a hammer and dolly |
Or a hand .made body the other parts my fit or they may not |
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NOVA Airhead
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| Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2017 11:18 am Post subject: Re: Ghia video |
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I never thought a Ghia was a bad driving car. Certainly better than most from its era. Good handling and a reasonably comfortable ride.
Of course that is a car that is put together. So many are rusted out that they shake and shudder on anything but a perfectly smooth road.
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