WTF should I buy (A consolidated list of bad decisions)

[JustinG]

Looking back, every few weeks we have a "what should I buy thread". Figured instead of further shitting up an already shitty forum we may as well consolidate. I also didnt see a place that already had these requests joined togehter aside from the Spend Jake's money thread.

Things to consider including:

Vehicles general use
Price range
Manual/Auto/Flappy paddle
Engine
AWD/FWD/RWD
Door # / Body Style
MPG

Yay or Nay?

[JustinG]

Hoping to get rid of the Prius first of the year and starting to look.

DD, that is fun to drive, comfy, and has some nice tech inside.
Sub $25k
2012<
<50k miles
Manual or DSGish, prefer DSGish so the wife can drive
Turbo or NA 4cyl
Wagon or 4dr Hatch

My current front runners 16+ Grand Touring Mazda 3 hatch 6spd, or dare I say a DSG VW sportwagen SE or SEL

I am leaning VW for some strange reason....
More room, potential to do APR tune, and DSG would be fun and allow the wife to drive.

TSX wagon is on the list but i dunno, they are still in the high teens low 20s with 40k, shitty auto trans, and old tech

What cars am I missing?

[Ryan T]

WRX?

[Apoc]

GTI or 328xi

For no reason other than everything I do is correct.

[ScottyB]

X1? there's a real pretty one in ATL that meets your requirements, barely:
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[JustinG]

X1? there's a real pretty one in ATL that meets your requirements, barely:
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that aint no wagon

WRX?

fuck you

[JustinG]

GTI or 328xi

For no reason other than everything I do is correct.

Cant find a 328 <$25, and think id do sportwagen over gti for the extra room.

[rherold9]

CX5

Also

[Apoc]

Yeah, my real answer was gonna be Sportwagen... but, you know.

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[rherold9]

Yeah, my real answer was gonna be Sportwagen... but, you know.

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Let this sink in, my Miata is faster than this



Justin you already know what to do. Go test drive them and then decide.

I'd say VW because boost in the low end will be a lot more fun than a regular N/A 4 in the Mazda3.

If you want to feel at home there is always the Prius V :mrgreen:

[ViPER1313]

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[Apoc]

Definitely drive a V60. I loved the car and was convinced we were going to buy one, until we sat behind the wheel. The hood is so high, it felt way too much like driving an SUV. YMMV.

[ViPER1313]

Lancer Sportback Ralliart? This is 2 years older than your cap with very low miles, but you could probably find one newer.

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[SlimKlim]

Be warned that with the Golf Sportwagen you're getting a regular tiptronic automatic, not a DSG.

It's also worth noting that the rear leg room is unchanged between the short & long variations of the Golf, so the only thing you gain is about ~8 cubic feet of cargo room.

If you're considering the Mazda3 I'd take a look at a CPO GTI DSG. Get a 16+ SE or Autobahn, or if it's a '15 make sure it has the performance package. You'll get a magical limited slip diff, massive brakes, and the ability to tune for 300hp+ without changing anything else if the mood strikes you.

If you care less about performance I think the Sportwagen/Alltrack, or CPO V60/XC60 would be a solid move. My co-worker is on his second XC60 and loves it. It's like driving a sensory deprivation tank but kind of in a good way.

[ViPER1313]

If you are willing to stay with a hatchback check out the deals on new Focus STs .... easy to get a new one for less than 20k, truecar shows lots of sales in the 18s and 19s

[.RJ]

DSG GTO is the droid you're looking for.

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$6k off sticker and 0% financing.

Just go buy a new one, warranty and no worries.

[JustinG]

Aren't Volvo's horrible to maintain?

I hadn't really thought about a GTI, parts of me really want the room of a wagon.

Focus ST is out, everything I have read and hear from owners is that it's garbage. Plus I'm outta monster, and sold my monster t-shirts when I sold the Forester.

[.RJ]

Dont you have a CX5 or CX9? Dont need 2 long roofs.

Hell, I'll sell you my 135.

[Jake]

If you want a FoST, just buy a GTI and do it right the first time.

[.RJ]

Buy a VW, dip your toe in the water its nice and warm. That might be coolant draining on your feet, but whatever, its got warranty.