try nudging it from the side with your foot, feels like a wet noodle.
Daily sports car?
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kwtoxman
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There nice cars for sure, though FWD which wasn't what the OP wanted. The RS is AWD, a wicked car... but out of the OP's price range. Plus the early models had engine issues with the wrong head gasket installed from new, sigh. Manufactured properly, I the RS is a great and a viable option to the Golf R and other hot compact AWD cars.
dieselxx
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lol
The RSs were built in Saarlouis, Germany
dieselxx
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I'm aware, I own an ST,RS. Just said that for those who feel that way. Most people I talk to aren't aware. They are Ford's euro division that designs those cars.
You can tell based on the suspension that they are used to perfect roads. Felt like a damn pogo stick when i drove one,
dieselxx
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Lol yup. 2016, and 2017 models have the pogo especially in track mode. 2018 had revised dampers and it's somewhat smoother but still evident. I fixed most of the pogo with a small drop on Mountune springs.
Porsche 944.
I'd step up to a 968. always loved those.
Anyone tried ordering a C8 yet? Called a couple of dealers today and was told I'd likely be waiting until 2021... May not be a bad idea to let them sort out the growing pains of a first year production model but I honestly thought these things would be everywhere come spring.
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Is it your only car?
Consider a Jetta GLI (fwd + slip diff = fun enough) or Genesis G70 or WRX STI or Q50 3.0t red sport
Consider a Jetta GLI (fwd + slip diff = fun enough) or Genesis G70 or WRX STI or Q50 3.0t red sport
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Love this thread and was reading it again to go through some of the options as I'm conflicted. Possible mid-life crisis going on here (Almost 40!).
I want a car that's fun to drive, fairly economical (sub-15k) and RWD ideally with a manual transmission. For now we keep the Odyssey for my wife, and then the fun car for me instead of the bike for the time being.
Strongly debating going with the Miata (NC generation) as I've never had a convertible, and they seem to fit the bill....however....the BRZ/FRS are also calling my name as they're a bit more practical (i.e.: put in baby seats in a pinch) and a coupe just looks sexier in my opinion.
As for power, I'm not looking for monster power as you can't really use it anyway. If I could, I'd get an older GT Mustang convertible, as those can be had within the same price range.
Thoughts?
OP what did you end up buying?
I want a car that's fun to drive, fairly economical (sub-15k) and RWD ideally with a manual transmission. For now we keep the Odyssey for my wife, and then the fun car for me instead of the bike for the time being.
Strongly debating going with the Miata (NC generation) as I've never had a convertible, and they seem to fit the bill....however....the BRZ/FRS are also calling my name as they're a bit more practical (i.e.: put in baby seats in a pinch) and a coupe just looks sexier in my opinion.
As for power, I'm not looking for monster power as you can't really use it anyway. If I could, I'd get an older GT Mustang convertible, as those can be had within the same price range.
Thoughts?
OP what did you end up buying?
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Other than the baby seat issue, Its really hard to out sports car a value for the money Miata right now. My wife has a BMW 2 series convertible with the M engine package, it replaced a Miata, two weeks ago I traded my F150 for the weekend to a buddy for an AMG C43 . I miss the Miata, the others are lovely cars, lots of bells and whistles but you can find a nice used Miata for under $25k and when it needs a repair it doesn't get parked for 3 mths while you save up. used boxsters……..
Relax
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I've already stated my opinion of the Miata (and S2000 if you want more power). If you're considering a BRZ, you'll want to research the valve spring recall as well as look into what it takes to perform certain maintenance on it (whether or not you DIY, it will affect time/cost). The flat 4 doesn't leave a lot of space to change spark plugs, nevermind a leaking valve cover gasket (and it WILL leak, drip directly onto the hot manifold and stink up the cabin through the HVAC). I have an Impreza with this problem, waiting to get the valve spring recall done and hopefully resealing the engine while it's out - mine is leaking from everywhere (valve covers, head gaskets, and timing chain cover)! It's also hard to find OEM parts for this thing, so you end up paying a little more for genuine Subaru.
Chris-CJ
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'Stang, perhaps?
My preference is for the earlier NA all-alloy 3.7 V-6 motor. Some frown on the stick axle, but the difference is only noticeable when thrashing it through a corner. Change to a quick shifter to sweeten up the gear change movement.
It has the token rear seat, gets decent mileage, has the get-up-and-go, plus throw on a set of winters and it becomes a year round driver.
"four wheels good, two wheels better"
My preference is for the earlier NA all-alloy 3.7 V-6 motor. Some frown on the stick axle, but the difference is only noticeable when thrashing it through a corner. Change to a quick shifter to sweeten up the gear change movement.
It has the token rear seat, gets decent mileage, has the get-up-and-go, plus throw on a set of winters and it becomes a year round driver.
"four wheels good, two wheels better"
Hoping to like it, even if just a smidge, I went to see the C8 in person this morning. As for looks.... I like the pics better. As for performance.......they say it's faster, but who gives af? It might be a little bit quicker 0-100, but I'm not sure how it can outrun a C7 Z06 from 100-200.
Would not buy.
Relax
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Wait, you expected the base model to be faster than a Z06?
