View Poll Results: Which car should I go with?
Hyundai Genesis 2.0T
9
22.50%
Subaru WRX 2.5T Sedan
23
57.50%
VW Golf GTI 2.0T
8
20.00%
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Time to move on
02-05-2012, 09:24 PM
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Time to move on
I decided and sadly I gotta say its time to move on and sell RX8 and get something else. I drive a lot on daily basis and 16MPG kills me. Also I need something reliable with warranty so I don't have to worry to get from point A to point B. Don't get me wrong I love my RX8 and I think its ultimate driving experience but now for me going to college full time and working full time , its not the best choice. I hope one day I will be able to come back to rotary game and buy a rx8 or rx7 as a project car. Saying that I have couple cars that I'm thinking about; Hyundai Genesis Couple , good looking car that's not too expensive I would stay in 2dr sports car class but then I don't think I'm gaining much space I'd say its probably even smaller then RX8 and insurance would be pretty expensive. If I would buy one I would go with 2.0T version. Second choice is Golf GTI , very solid German car , feels near perfection inside , interior is great. Only thing that backs me off , is only 200hp (can be made quicker) and FWD. Third and final choice is Subaru WRX , quickest out of all , most spacious (sedan) but most expensive one. Also the interior feels super cheap , its all plastic! What do you guys think?? Do you have any other ideas?? Help me please.
02-06-2012, 08:59 PM
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I voted for the VW because its the best of the 3 according to my tastes. However I would recommend the new Scion FR-S above anything else. Its going to have amazing handling with great gas mileage and very good looks.
02-10-2012, 06:40 AM
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Unless he's willing to wait a while, that's probably not the best recommendation. I have no doubt they will suffer from dealer mark up for a while and will be very difficult to find. I believe orders have already been opened, so there's probably a bit of a waiting list for them as well.
As 9k said, the other options are probably better in general, with the exception of personal preference or specific uses. I think the FRS/BRZ is probably too small for what the OP was looking for. The genesis coupe is even a little larger. I'd imagine the FRS/BRZ might end up being a better driving experience (more fun), but that's still subjective.
As 9k said, the other options are probably better in general, with the exception of personal preference or specific uses. I think the FRS/BRZ is probably too small for what the OP was looking for. The genesis coupe is even a little larger. I'd imagine the FRS/BRZ might end up being a better driving experience (more fun), but that's still subjective.
02-10-2012, 06:49 AM
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Momentum Keeps Me Going
02-10-2012, 12:05 PM
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Epa suggests 19 city 29 highway, not bad at all considering he gets 333 hp and 290 torque as well. The 3.8 isnt the r-spec though, thats the 5.0 v8 which I think he should get instead. That thing is 429hp and 376 tq and gets 16 city/ 25 highway. Over double our tq and damn near double our hp and they still beat our highway mileage. 
Very heavy car though.. Base curb weight of 3800 - 4100 lbs?
Very heavy car though.. Base curb weight of 3800 - 4100 lbs?
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02-10-2012, 09:52 PM
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Im still here , I love the rotary and I hope I can come back once (RX7 project car). I got the 3.8L V6 R-Spec Genesis and I will be picking it up on Monday 
. Mods were there but didnt get to list them. Here's video of having fun with it yesterday, I will enjoy my 8 over the weekend and then its gone.
. Mods were there but didnt get to list them. Here's video of having fun with it yesterday, I will enjoy my 8 over the weekend and then its gone. 
02-11-2012, 09:58 AM
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It was a close one.... its a small parking lot in Roselle.... I have a long day at work today but tmrw I'll take all my parts off and take it for a long cruise downtown....
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