thoughts on 356 replicars?
01-14-2008, 03:05 PM
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Wow, what a cool website! I had no idea you could buy these things. Couldn't believe to see the Kubelwagen... I drove one of these in the German military in the 80s (a later model, of course).
I think it's a great idea. I doubt that at 6'4 I'd fit into any of those (except for the Kubel), but what I find most attractive is that you have a brand-new engine; for someone like me who doesn't know much about motors, that would be the greatest benefit. I think it has little to do with "getting away with something"... I'd happily tell everyone it's a replica; it's more about having newer basic technology in an old-fashioned package.
What I would be worried about is safety. I don't think I'd stand a chance if one of those big-*** southern redneck trucks decided to run over me.
I think it's a great idea. I doubt that at 6'4 I'd fit into any of those (except for the Kubel), but what I find most attractive is that you have a brand-new engine; for someone like me who doesn't know much about motors, that would be the greatest benefit. I think it has little to do with "getting away with something"... I'd happily tell everyone it's a replica; it's more about having newer basic technology in an old-fashioned package.
What I would be worried about is safety. I don't think I'd stand a chance if one of those big-*** southern redneck trucks decided to run over me.
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01-14-2008, 03:31 PM
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Sorry, I couldn't resist.
p.s. Forget Jessica - how about your avatar girl (real or clone)!!!
01-14-2008, 07:32 PM
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But in that case, it is a work of God, and who am I to question his will?
If it's some chick that had a bunch of plastic surgery to look like Jessica and dressed like her, acted like her and pretended to be her...then, yes, I'd rather look at pics!
01-14-2008, 08:58 PM
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01-14-2008, 09:44 PM
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- No one said anything about a long term relationship here 
While I generally agree with you, you may be missing the point. These cars are just fun - no hassle, no worries, throw around and about fun. I see them at the beach, with towels, beach chairs, surf boards, etc, sticking out. Most just would not use/treat the real item that way. The people who own them have serious machinery - these are toys (like dune buggies without the camp). In the right setting, then, the replica works.
That said, I think it is foolish to hold one of these out as the real thing by trying to re create the original (badging, etc). As stated: Who cares to 'impress' those who dont know; And those that know arent impressed.
01-14-2008, 10:42 PM
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BTW, if I bought a replica, I would absolutely badge it up to finish the process. While I would not lie about its pedigree, the whole point of a replica is to replicate the original.
01-14-2008, 11:12 PM
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01-15-2008, 09:53 AM
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Now I need to know where you have to come from to be a Double Whopper
