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Old 05-05-2009, 02:36 AM
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Thumbs up Hi - I'm TheAngryGerman

Hi - I'm new to the site and finally got some picks. I live in St. Louis (south side) with the wife and two kids (11 & 8).

Two weeks into my '07 NB and lovin' it!

I'm an old air-cooled guy ('72 standard/'71 super/'68 autostick/ '77 Bus/ '74 squareback) who swore he'd never own another water-cooled after an uber-miserable '85 Golf.

Well after my '99 GMC Safari (aka Toybox on wheels) shot craps a few weeks ago it was papa's turn for a new ride. I didn't set out look for a Dub but this one found me. When I went to Sinclair GMC for a new ride this baby was on the used car lot - by the time the test drive was two blocks from the lot I was sold and took it home that night.

Its a 2007 loaded w/ 18k miles. I gave $11.5K. I think I got a decent deal considering similar Dubs here in StL are going for 16-18K. Carfax is clean and its had only one owner before me.

Sweet. I love the 2.5l. Zoom.

I take back all the swearing from 1985.

Its good to be back home in a VW.

Alles gut endes gut.
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Old 05-05-2009, 02:38 AM
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welcome---nice bug!
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Old 05-05-2009, 02:40 AM
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Welcome to the org! Nice looking bug you found! Er.. I mean.. that found you. :P
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Old 05-05-2009, 02:47 AM
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You made a nice find. The more you drive it the more you'll love it. I love my 2.5 too! Give us some more pics when you can.
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Old 05-05-2009, 02:52 AM
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Funny how they just reach out and tap you on the shoulder and say "pick me"

Looks good.
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Old 05-05-2009, 02:55 AM
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i like it!
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Old 05-05-2009, 03:41 AM
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Beautiful Beetle! I especially like the picture with Martin Luther. I'm mostly German, a Lutheran and I drive a Volkswagen.

More pics! Your user name is cool too!
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Old 05-05-2009, 04:17 AM
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The name comes from suffering under the only joke people seem to know about germans -

Q: What do you call and angry german?
A: A sour kraut!

It just seemed to fit...
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Old 05-05-2009, 04:26 AM
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The name comes from suffering under the only joke people seem to know about germans -

Q: What do you call and angry german?
A: A sour kraut!

It just seemed to fit...
My great grandma is 100% German and she used to swear and yell in German while waving a broom at her 2 youngest sons when they dared talk back to her.

Now I'm hungry for hot potato salad, kraut burgers and butterballs. yum.
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Old 05-05-2009, 04:46 AM
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Welcome to the org family. We're glad you're here. And your bug is silky smooth. I like the way you take pictures- keep them coming.

Your GMC truck shot craps.... that's too funny. I'm sure not funny at the time, but.... ah, you know what i mean

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Old 05-05-2009, 07:34 AM
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Welcome to the Org, ande Welcome back to VW!
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Old 05-05-2009, 09:49 AM
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Hi from Finland!

Welcome to the org; nice to have you here

I have grown up with old aircooled Beetles, and I still have one. Last year I finally made my dream come true by buying a New Beetle for me I like it a lot

Put more pics, please
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Old 05-05-2009, 11:35 AM
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Now I'm hungry for hot potato salad, kraut burgers and butterballs. yum.

Mmmmm! I'll be having that in just about 3 weeks! Yay for the Biergarten in Epcot!

Welcome Mr. Angry German! We're happy to have ya!
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Old 05-05-2009, 12:26 PM
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Warm welcome from another air cooled dubber. Enjoy your stay. This is a great place
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Old 05-05-2009, 12:50 PM
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The people in the background of the first picture are pretending to play their game, but they're totally checking out your car!
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Old 05-05-2009, 02:33 PM
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Thanks for all the kind greetings - pleased to meet you all.

More pics on the way...
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Old 05-05-2009, 07:31 PM
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Mmmmm! I'll be having that in just about 3 weeks! Yay for the Biergarten in Epcot!

Welcome Mr. Angry German! We're happy to have ya!
Ah authentic German food at Disney World! I get my German fix at a deli here owned by REAL German people! Haha.

More....pix....please....!
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Old 05-05-2009, 08:46 PM
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Funny how they just reach out and tap you on the shoulder and say "pick me"

Looks good.

They really do!


And nice car TheAngryGerman!
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Old 05-06-2009, 03:28 AM
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Welcome to the org Angry German dude very nice looking bug, congrats on it calling out to you and you listening
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Old 05-06-2009, 05:12 AM
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Congrats on your sweet new ride. It's nice to meet you. I'm the AngryAmerican.
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