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Old Aug 7, 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.
Old Aug 7, 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
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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1... dnt sell that hatch... and 2, na man their the same.
Old Aug 7, 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
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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notches have SLIGHTLY less body flex
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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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.
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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I personally like the hatches better
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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hatchback ftw.

!!!
Old Aug 7, 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
Old Aug 7, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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I guess its all a personal preference



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