In a message dated 1/24/2000 7:33:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
<< I don't think it's really the cowl height; ours are pretty high, as well. However, A2's have a tall greenhouse and high roofline, and relatively upright seating, so we can see over the cowl easily, whereas the American cars you mentioned tend to have a lower roofline and lower seats. 'Sportier' styling = worse visibility. On the other hand, my Japanese cars (especially Honduh) have a really low cowl, as well as lower seating and roof line. You get better visibility, but I feel really 'exposed' behind the wheel, or in the front passenger's seat. >> very true, my escort GT is a rebadged mazda 323/protege and has a much lower cowl, but less visability due to a short roof line i really like being able to sit fully upright in my GTi 16v <which ALSO has an internal sliding sunroof, converted to electric by a previous owner> with plenty of roof clearance and good road visibility...however the big mac box shape does leave something to be desired aerodynamically...ive learned in my short period of veedub ownership its not all about how GREAT the car is, its about how DIFFERENT the car is...mind you im not saying its a bad car, its a fun little 16v rocket just like my escort...but its fun because its not just another Japanesse 16v rice rocket -Mike _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
