The old Volkswagen automatic have a very unique (and loud!) starter sound. I'll never forget when I cold started that machine in a dark underground parking lot the moment a woman (≈ 20, younger than the car) was on the way to her car. She jumped up startled and looked as if her life was going to end now.
Wasn't intended, but I surely scared her.
Wasn't intended, but I surely scared her.
I don't know an adequate English word for it. "Schluckspecht"
My grandma (†2014) had a Golf II, not GTI but 90HP (those old cars aren't heavy so this is already waaay too much power). Automatic transmission – only three gears. First gear up to 60km/h with kickdown. It's fun… until you see how often you have to visit the gas station.