ttribe

Don't forget the tires and the placement of the nav screen.



What about something like a GTI? Decent mileage (when you're not hooning it out), good hauling capacity behind the hatch, and a good time on the twisties when you get the chance and the inclination.

Yumcha

That's a good suggestion too. Don't mind it at all.

00TL-P3.2

Lease a 2014 Mazda3i Hatch? I drove one just before Christmas & was surprised how peppy it is with the 155hp 2.0 & a 6MT.

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

I freaking loved GTI when I was shopping for my MS3.

I ended up getting a MS3. Recommended a GTI to two of my friends after.....

Both of them bought the GTI and hated it because it was giving them so much problems. Both took a big hit and traded them for something else after 2 years.

After that I never recommend it to anyone else.

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

It's funny because I'm not worried about my wife's Avant at all, but I'm super skeptical about VW reliability, especially GTI and R. Probably just had couple bad luck on them.

Yumcha

Well, that makes no sense. If you have faith in your Audi, you should have faith in VW. And there are a number of peeps with VWs on AZ...none have ranted on problems to my knowledge.

Good cars, esp. the Golfs.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

at least they owned a VW.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

This right here is my problem with it.

Maybe....the interior is a bit meh and it's too slow for me not to mod it...



Thought about it. I only like the new models, but I don't want to get another brand new car. The lease deals on them aren't spectacular either, and buying used is over my budget. I'm hoping to pay cash for a daily, I don't want another car note.

I've honestly toyed with the idea of going with a tiny hatch like the Ford Fiesta ST or Chevy Sonic LTZ Turbo, but it would be weird if my grocerie getter is faster than the weekend car


Realistically speaking though, I really don't want a turbo motor. I'd prefer to stay NA for the sake of reliability.

Costco - You mentioned this in Aarons thread; RSX Type S. That's another contender (that I completely forgot existed).

ttribe

How new is "new"? I looked on AutoTrader (see how I look out for you?) and you can get 2007-2009 in that price range.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

2010+, the updated front end. The pre-facelift is meh. Also, turbo motor. And I'm leary about turbo'd, used GTIs as far as reliability is concerned.

ttribe

Prius, then.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

I know, I'm difficult to shop for. I want everything, I'm extremely picky, and I don't want to spend a dime.

ttribe

That is something of a difficult combination.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

I take great pride in it too.

Yumcha

You should PM BoostedJack. He's rich...he'll give you his unwanted exotics.

civicdrivr

iTrader: (9)

Holy crap. Anyone else thinking what I'm thinking?

http://bringatrailer.com/2014/01/08/...ace-simulator/

HOME RACING RIG!!!

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

That's why I said it's funny.

Do you want me to lie about my personal experience then?

Yumcha

Yumcha

Oh, you're funny alright. Still can't believe you passed up an M3.

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

Dude, in my defense, I don't regret that decision because I bought a FUN CAR.

You passed up M3 for a SEA CREATURE.

HA!

Yumcha

And an M3 is NOT a fun car?!??








And correction, Kimchi: I passed up an X5d for a sea cucumber. GET IT RIGHT!

The M3 opportunity passed awhile ago...that was back in 2002.

srika

photo by my dad, taken in 1980.

I am going to give an explanation of why I am posting this here since people seem to have trouble with that and get very concerned about my intentions.

I am posting this photo here because it is an interesting photo and being car guys you might be interested to see the cars in it.

Yumcha

Hey, Kimchi and Morgan: You boys see this about the FR-S...?


http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...onogram-series

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

Damn. That's cool. I wasn't even born.

Yumcha

Oooo...sore so very very sore you are.




Would it make you feel better if I Thanked you? Let me ask Robb if we can get rep points back.

VR1

I actually really, really like the look of the ILX. Has very clean lines and everything just "fits" IMO. Only problem is that the TSX is only like 2k more.. And the ILX has a McPherson front suspension whereas ths TSX has a Double Wishbone.. Having driven both the TSX feels noticably better.

ttribe

I turned 9 in 1980.

Yumcha

I think the ILX is alright looking. I've seen better?

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

Look at this thread. Makes me mad.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=55297

Yumcha

Wow.

Yeah, rage would come to mind.

Moog-Type-S

Says the guy with ugly in his av.

Moog-Type-S

Punk.
I hate that

VR1

lol I guess I'm the only one that actually likes the styling of the ILX. It just looks so cuuuuute


I still don't know what you mean.

Yumcha

Cute is not an adjective you often hear that is paired with the ILX...but, there's a first for everything!

Rick_TL-S

Oops. My apologies, then.

Greatly appreciated, though.

Moog-Type-S

Clearly.....but hey, somebody has got to love the ugly.
Why not you?

VR1

What?

srika

sore? I ain't sore at all. I'm not the one going around with a stick pointing and checking for reposts, like something kids do in preschool.

Moog-Type-S

Kids in preschool check for reposts?

Boy them kids are getting smarter all the time. :wink: