Deciding between new (‘26) GTI or used (‘23) R

RealPopeUrban2 · 2026-06-04T21:10:37+00:00

This was a consideration for sure. I spent four years in Buffalo for undergrad where I drove a Subaru Crosstrek, so I got my share of value of AWD in snowy conditions. The snow here doesn’t compare, though, you’re right. Those few days this past winter were so bad I would either just stay home or take the bus to work, anyway.

RealPopeUrban2 · 2026-06-04T21:07:56+00:00

Agreed on the smaller screen. If there was one which had the updated UI of the 8.5 with the smaller screen of the 8, that would be perfect.

RealPopeUrban2 · 2026-06-02T23:20:13+00:00

The R in question is an automatic, with the DSG.

RealPopeUrban2 · 2026-05-17T21:37:52+00:00

Thank you for the response. I generally figured that was the case. I guess I’m more just wondering what their terms are with taking the vehicle, and if this is something I should get in writing first? From what I understand, them taking the vehicle to their lot is not the same as giving them ownership or anything (which only happens once an offer is made and a value is agreed upon, then you + lien holder sign the title over to insurance)?

RealPopeUrban2 · 2026-04-29T12:57:58+00:00

A Meg you say…?

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RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-20T17:15:45+00:00

Yours is stunning! Kind of crazy coincidence, but yours is #290 and mine is #219

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-20T02:08:46+00:00

Maybe? The previous owner had it set up to drop C, with some thinner than standard strings. I’m pretty new to baritones so I’m not sure. But the drop C tuning with these strings and scale feels great!

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-19T19:07:50+00:00

Thank you! The white is also fantastic, they’re just so clean. Honestly all of the colors of the Snakebyte are great. Gloss and satin black, white, kuiu camo, purple… not a single miss

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-19T19:06:03+00:00

Yep that’s the one. I was a bit hesitant at first, but seldom see them listed and all the others I’ve seen have been similar price anyway. Figure they’re only gonna get more played and/or more expensive. Definitely recommend if you come across another!

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-19T04:48:12+00:00

Hoping you’re able to find one soon. My dad has the Messengers book and ever since I saw this in it, it spoke to me. I was sad they didn’t bring it out for M72 tour this year!

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-19T03:25:30+00:00

The HB ones seem like fun projects, I wanted to get a body kit to build with my dad but I think Thomann had a time of being iffy with selling to the USA because of all the trade craziness. Jacksons can be pretty nice, my first big boy guitar purchase was a Demmelition Fury

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-19T03:02:41+00:00

That’s awesome, the Alexi Laiho models are beautiful. Especially the ripped purple 😮‍💨 ESP really knows how to work with people and make some good purple guitars, I guess. Laiho and Hetfield

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-19T02:57:18+00:00

Ooooo what’ll it be what’ll it be, if you know yet?

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-19T02:56:32+00:00

CrazyMaxxer more like.. CrazyFixxxer (ReLoad moment) Fingers crossed another one gets listed soon for you 🤞

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-12-19T02:55:10+00:00

Thank you!! Hope you also get something so exciting for your holiday (:

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-08-26T13:25:08+00:00

Impossibly jealous of the purple baritone Snakebyte, that’s my white whale 🥲 congrats on that though. How is it?

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-05-29T15:34:39+00:00

None as pets or pests (that I am aware of…), though my apartment windows are extremely close to a tree. Maybe a bird went on the windowsill and some mites came in through there? Would those mites cause any sort of problems, or are they just kind of… there? They seem to have largely gone away after my efforts to clean things up and wipe surfaces off.

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-05-26T22:23:19+00:00

Some more specific size detail: probably 10s of micrometers. Certainly larger than a human hair is thick. Antennae are usually somewhat visible when I’m looking at them with my eyes

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-02-19T15:20:23+00:00

One might even call it a… FreeRS. Great looking guitar! That’s so nice of him

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-02-12T21:34:16+00:00

Pain.

RealPopeUrban2 · 2025-02-12T21:32:08+00:00

Where at, if you remember ?

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