Nearly Paid off RS3.0 or VW R32????
#21
IMO I would skip out on the R32 if your looking for a performance car. Honestly you can dump a crap ton of money and the car still isn't amazingly fast. You'd almost be better off putting your money into a subaru or Evo unless your looking for an upscale interior.
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What's your budget just out of curiosity. There's the A3 quattro from 06 with sportronic(DSG) that are getting in the same range as the r32's. Hell you may even be able to pickup a decent a4 in that range as well. Also I don't blame you on wanting to move to something nicer. My wife says she wishes she would have listened to me when I told her to look at vw's over her tc. Still ended up with the tc and i'm more than happy, but i'm happier with my vw now.
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Far as your budget there's your right in a nice range for a used a3 with dsg and quattro. nice upscale interior and extra power your scion doesn't have. Your also in the b7 a4 range and possibly at the lower end of the b8 a4 range too. Also don't forget some of your mercedes are also in the range your looking at.
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Soooo, after driving all over the place and getting the keys to anything I could think of except a mazdaspeed 3 because they didn't have any in stock. I'm REALLY leaning towards my roots as a gearhead and thinking of going with a 2011-2012 Mustang GT. I drove it today last after everything from the R32, GTI, 335i, Genesis Coupe 6 and 4 cyl, and for the price, it's awesome! I loooooove torque. Additionally, it doesn't fall on its face in the top end. Clutch engagement was great and I felt right at home as soon as I sat in it. No new car awkwardness. GOD do I miss my V8's! It's only right to put more Americans to work right? lol flame on guys
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Soooo, after driving all over the place and getting the keys to anything I could think of except a mazdaspeed 3 because they didn't have any in stock. I'm REALLY leaning towards my roots as a gearhead and thinking of going with a 2011-2012 Mustang GT. I drove it today last after everything from the R32, GTI, 335i, Genesis Coupe 6 and 4 cyl, and for the price, it's awesome! I loooooove torque. Additionally, it doesn't fall on its face in the top end. Clutch engagement was great and I felt right at home as soon as I sat in it. No new car awkwardness. GOD do I miss my V8's! It's only right to put more Americans to work right? lol flame on guys
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Yeah Ford really stepped there game up with the new mustangs. We got one in on trade a few weeks ago and its pretty bad, except it was auto:/...IMO the MS3s arent all that great. idk why, but i like the older ones much better.
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Thanks for the info. I'm looking to get into one within a year since it's substantially more money than my other previous options. I'll probably get a CPO instead of new since the warranty is longer and the cost is lower Besides, inventory right now is sooo slim. The Brembo package is only like 1600 more or something. It's a must!
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Thanks for the info. I'm looking to get into one within a year since it's substantially more money than my other previous options. I'll probably get a CPO instead of new since the warranty is longer and the cost is lower Besides, inventory right now is sooo slim. The Brembo package is only like 1600 more or something. It's a must!
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I can make an exhaust note with my stereo. Hell, I've got enough speakers and amps to make it sound real but it's what is behind the note that matters and if 430+ hp bone stock isn't enough reason, I don't know what is. In regards to the R32 exhaust note, it's equally as sexy but in a different category. Besides, 250 hp and AWD in a GTI body is no slacker either.
I'll just plan on keeping my car for another year until Ford figures out the tranny issue and I save up some money for a down payment.
I'll just plan on keeping my car for another year until Ford figures out the tranny issue and I save up some money for a down payment.
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I can make an exhaust note with my stereo. Hell, I've got enough speakers and amps to make it sound real but it's what is behind the note that matters and if 430+ hp bone stock isn't enough reason, I don't know what is. In regards to the R32 exhaust note, it's equally as sexy but in a different category. Besides, 250 hp and AWD in a GTI body is no slacker either.
I'll just plan on keeping my car for another year until Ford figures out the tranny issue and I save up some money for a down payment.
I'll just plan on keeping my car for another year until Ford figures out the tranny issue and I save up some money for a down payment.