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Old 08-07-2007, 09:41 PM
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Default Notch Vs Hatch. Not typical thread.

This is not a typical question which is better blah blah blah

I am asking because I am selling my car since I get absolutely no enjoyment out of it since its a dog, i paid too much, and its too flashy ( not my style)

Now my question is do you feel there is a difference between a notch and a hatch driving comfort wise. does it handle better at all? are they easier to work on? I ask this cause I feel that all the notches I see never seem to be running poorly or ever in that bad of shape. just wondering since I am in the market for one.
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Old 08-07-2007, 09:45 PM
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i have a hatch and my buddy has a notch and for some reason mine just drives better overal his is so jerky and espically down the high way but thats also cus he has no idea what a speed limit is he runs the **** out of his car while i just cruise untiled im called aponthen it gets hair rasing
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Old 08-07-2007, 09:51 PM
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1... dnt sell that hatch... and 2, na man their the same.
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Old 08-07-2007, 10:15 PM
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i like ur hatch.. you just need some good engine mods/gears and ull be happy!

notches and hatches are basically the same thing except for the look
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Old 08-07-2007, 10:17 PM
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notches have SLIGHTLY less body flex
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Old 08-07-2007, 10:33 PM
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Default RE: Notch Vs Hatch. Not typical thread.

If anything id say the notch would probably have less rattles. The hatch would have a bit more flex since the back end is so open where as the notch has a package shelf and bracing behind the backseat. Overall ride shouldnt be much different tho as they both use the same suspension parts. More less depends on how worn the bushings are, tire condition, and the alignment mainly.

If one or the other is a dog the engine is either worn out or it just needs a better gear. Or both.
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Old 08-07-2007, 11:26 PM
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I personally like the hatches better
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Old 08-07-2007, 11:49 PM
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hatchback ftw.

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Old 08-07-2007, 11:51 PM
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notchback baby all the way i love my notch my dad got a vert and a hatch love my notch there rare not many ppl have them in my town and fun as hell to work on
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Old 08-07-2007, 11:55 PM
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I guess its all a personal preference
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