bootyluvr
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Ford Focus ST?
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Other than being a hatch, EcoBoost Mustang? I've read that they handle better than the GT due to the weight difference and throw a couple mods on it to make pretty decent power. Like 400hp decent. Tune with bolt ons and a better intercooler and you're there.
I think they are the new 240sx. Tons of potential but people are going to ignore them for a long time.
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I will say if you are planning to use for a DD go with the GTI. Much more comfortable and can also be fun to drive. I steered away from the ST due to the uncomfortable suspension and seats for a DD. You can also run a Accessport now on the GTI and if you buy from MAperformance you get OTS tunes.
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Although, not mentioned, the GTI has another benefit - the parts that eventually fall off of it are of the highest quality German manufacture.
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If the Foo...well, you know. Just wear it.
German design, Mexican manufacture. LOL.
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One downside is maintenance cost, even if you do it yourself.
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Is the WRX off your list since it's not a hatch? Price wise it starts right in the middle of your range but the "base" only comes in manual. Don't know if you need an AT for a "family" car or if a manual is ok.
Other than that I think the GTI is probably your best bet unless you like the new turbo Si.
Kia Optima SX? Turbo 4-door sedan. 245hp/260tq. List is $29k but I bet that can come down a bit. Probably not as sporty as the other options but a bit of a sleeper and I think the Kia aftermarket is coming up pretty well. I know @Mikex18 had a Kia he modded pretty hard. Looked good too.
I bet good tires, tighten up the suspension with some coil overs, and a sway bar swap, that car would handle pretty well. Tune/bolt ons I bet you could push 300hp pretty easily.
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Other than that I think the GTI is probably your best bet unless you like the new turbo Si.
Kia Optima SX? Turbo 4-door sedan. 245hp/260tq. List is $29k but I bet that can come down a bit. Probably not as sporty as the other options but a bit of a sleeper and I think the Kia aftermarket is coming up pretty well. I know @Mikex18 had a Kia he modded pretty hard. Looked good too.
I bet good tires, tighten up the suspension with some coil overs, and a sway bar swap, that car would handle pretty well. Tune/bolt ons I bet you could push 300hp pretty easily.
EDIT: Mikes Kia
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Says the guy who's owned a couple?
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'Cause everyone wants their fuel economy to max out at 16MPG.
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Just two and I stand by my statement lol
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Lol yeah I haven't heard any good things about a wrx, I've heard they blow up even stock! Im pretty sure Im going with the ST, Im going to test drive the gti tmrw and depending on that I should be able to make my decision tmrw. @Nix I really appreciate all the info and help, but I honestly don't like Kia at all, something about a korean car doesn't convince me lol
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