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2015 Hot Hatches, what would YOU choose?

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Old 06-13-2014, 10:52 AM
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Red face 2015 Hot Hatches, what would YOU choose?
Seems like a lot of cool new hatches are out these days. All for under $27k..

What would you get?

Ford Focus ST



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Any other contenders that I am missing?
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Old 06-13-2014, 10:57 AM
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I love the ST, but I would definitely choose the new GTIs - that interior
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Fiesta ST



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Mazda3 Wagon count?

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I'd probably go 1. GTI with the Performance Pack, 2. Focus ST, 3. Other.
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Mazda3 Wagon count?

If that car was a Turbo-4 with AWD, it would be game over, man. GAME OVER.
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Old 06-13-2014, 11:20 AM
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Mazda3 Wagon count?

It doesnt seem as sporty as the others. Maybe if it was the mazdaspeed3
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Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer
It doesnt seem as sporty as the others. Maybe if it was the mazdaspeed3
And still no 6MT 2.5 either. 184hp isn't quite enough in this field but it's totally out of the running with no manual transmission option on the bigger engine.
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Old 06-13-2014, 11:23 AM
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Won't get another FWD turbo hatch in the future.
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Old 06-13-2014, 11:27 AM
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GTI. Or smuggle the new Type R here.
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My mother just picked up a new F56 Cooper S. Really fun car, I've never been in a mini before. Super nice build quality. The BMW 2.0 turbo has loads of torque, I believe it hits max torque at 1250 rpm. Front seats have more room than my old CLS. Go test drive the new Mini. I'm impressed!
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Normally I'd pick the Focus ST but.....Mini all the way.

Based on the amount of options, tuning, far superior build quality (don't confuse with reliability), handling, etc. I can't think of any other FWD cars can match it's driving characteristics.
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Yup
1. Mini
2. GTI
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Oh I have driven the new mini and its easily my favorite car to drive in this price range. I was giddy driving it around.

Havent driven the GTI yet, going tonight.

Im torn currently between the mini and GTI.
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It's too bad the Mini isn't built as well as it feels.
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VW GTI because you mentioned "all under $27k". Otherwise, I'd go with the new Golf R.
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I think you will like the GTI once you drive it. Very solid for a small hatch. I drove one on the autobahn last year. Very nice car.
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if only they had this in the us:

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if only they had this in the us:

For $23K it'd be the 116i non M-Sport ;D
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For $23K it'd be the 116i non M-Sport ;D
ahh, didn't see the part about the price limit... I guess this one's out too...

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Already chose an Abarth.
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Someone pointed out something to me that I should get the Mini, considering how fast i switch cars the resale is way better on it than the GTI..
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This is the hottest hatch and we don't have it here.
From what i read, 335i aint got nothing on A45 4 banger.

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GTI looks the best to me so that's what I would go with
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Someone pointed out something to me that I should get the Mini, considering how fast i switch cars the resale is way better on it than the GTI..
Do a 24 month GTI lease? Buy a year old used Mini?
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Beating a dead horse, but if I didn't get my Toyobaru I would have gotten a Fiesta ST.
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Do a 24 month GTI lease? Buy a year old used Mini?


Think the leases are just standard rates since its too new.

Year old mini is the old bodystyle.
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No lie...I'd rock a CR-Z just because.





But really - if that doesn't satisfy for an answer, then I'd say the 5-door version of the VW GTI.
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ST. Gets a facelift this fall and will be even hotter.

Then GTI.
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I'd take a 15 WRX or K20-swapped CR-Z over any of these.
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I'd take a 15 WRX or K20-swapped CR-Z over any of these.
I thought they were not making that into a hatch version?
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Originally Posted by mrmako
I thought they were not making that into a hatch version?
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Originally Posted by charliemike
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this maybe more accurate.




you can probably find a 2014 subaru hatch with very low mileage to none and around that price range probably.
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2015 Cooper S - 6MT
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Bodycolor top/mirrors
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Veloster Turbo.....
fixed. And yes, looks cooler than all three picks. However, it's Focus ST for me. Veloster Turbo second. Anything else third.
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I would've gone R53 GP for the Mini.. tons of fun plus they screwed up the front end on the new model. At least the base Cooper has a decent engine now.




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