Alfisti wroteA decent mile ST3 is around $10k. I haven't seen a late model nicely equipped WRX with decent miles for that $.I'm a bit lost, still 1k miles a year? And a WRX is more than a Focus ST in good shape?
Not interested in Alfa or BMW for this.Loading big wheels and tires may be a stretch but base Giulias are incredible value, the 2T is very solid, 2019+ and they got rid of any gremlins but truth be told the base never really had them, the horror stories are with the quadrofiglio cars.
If want to dumb it down more, maybe original X1 with the 6 cylinder engine? Good size, AWD, stonking engine ..... aways been a favourite sleeper of mine.
Donatello. wroteGet a Focus ST. I think you will be happy. Now I've never owned one, but I had a friend who passed away who did and he absolutely loved that car.Looking to replace my Mazda6 that is only used for bad weather and such (I'm in PA) with something fun. Considering a Focus ST or AWD TBSS as of now, but looking for other suggestions. The 6 sees under 1k miles per year as I work from home so not going to spend a fortune. Also thought about a WRX or STi, but not really wanting to spend $20k ish.
Also, don't want anything tiny as I want to be able to load wheels & tires, etc when needed. So, sadly, things like the Fiesta ST are out.
Don't want anything with high miles or unreliable. AWD preferred, but FWD is ok. No RWD.
I have a 30th AE Miata and Hellcat for fun. Although, the Hellcat is for sale as I drive the Miata a lot more so I'll be replacing that with something else fast, fun & RWD at some point.
Efthreeoh wrote^This. Nissan Frontier. Toyota Tacoma reliability and a much better drivetrain for 70% of the price used.Buy a used mid-sized pickup truck.
pbonsalb wroteHe mentioned $20k and the answer is yes.Can you buy a 2018-19 Golf R for the $10k the OP appears to be comfortable spending? I would but think so but have not looked.
KevinC wroteYou and I interpret differently the words “but not really wanting to spend $20k ish” in Post #1.He mentioned $20k and the answer is yes.
MJBO wroteI had the same thought. I use to drive 800 miles weekly.A daily doing 1000 miles a year
