Bam wrx dead. Need a suitable rep

[avacado11]

Very big fan of the Golf R. I have driven an RS3 imo not worth the extra money. The exhaust sound is unique but it's meh overall. Car still feels low end/VW ish for $65k. S4 feels much more substantial.

CPO 2018 and up Audi S4s can be had for under 50k. I believe C43 AMGs are there too and a M340i have just started dipping below 50k. You might even be able to find a left over 2020 S4 Premium for just under 50k new.

What about a new CLA35 AMG?

 

[Jimmy_Russells]

I've had an RS3 for approaching three years. Car is balls out obscene sometimes and can also calm right down. It really comes alive driving 7-8/10, otherwise it is quite tame. It's a heck of a daily though.

 

[zzyzzx]

This.

I'm very surprised about the "chick magnet" responses. None of the women I've dated have cared one bit about the cars I drive, which is how it should be. If they date you because of your car then you have bigger (or maybe smaller) problems.

Obligatory:

 

[john_pifer]

It is just a real shame that the RS3 is not offered with a manual transmission.

But, I know I have lamented that here before.

 

[Cujet]

My girlfriend dislikes cars like that. She prefers trucks and SUVs. She saw pix of my z06 and 370z and was visibly disgusted by "the small cars".

Hahaha, too funny. My wife drives the 2009 F150 and actively sneers and puts down drivers of Smart Cars. She hates them with every fiber of her being. It's a good thing we have dark FL window tint, so the nearby Smart Car drivers are oblivious to her antics.

My late friend used to mercilessly joke with my wife that I would purchase a Fiat 500 for her birthday.... Man, that got the fireworks started.....



I much prefer sports cars. The more power it has, the better the handling and steering response, and the easier I can drive it like I stole it, the happier I am. I have no need to make noise and the Tesla Model 3 performance really is a lot of fun for a guy like me. (I don't own one but I do get to drive them regularly) OP, have you considered the Model 3?

 

[porterdog]

This is true. I'm being taxed more, paying for people's welfare, and worked harder. I know I am more...irascible...in all aspects of life because of it.

Completely empathize, you and me both. My goals for '21 are simply stated: manage the challenges, stay positive, and make forward progress. Probably will spend a fair amount of time with my head down wondering wth.

 

[Wolf359]

Hahaha, too funny. My wife drives the 2009 F150 and actively sneers and puts down drivers of Smart Cars. She hates them with every fiber of her being. It's a good thing we have dark FL window tint, so the nearby Smart Car drivers are oblivious to her antics.

Knew one guy from the UK who bought a Smart car a while ago. We kept making fun of him about paying full price for half a car. I think he got rid of it after only a year or two. It probably appealed to him because they're used to smaller cars in the UK.

 

[JT20]

What you want is a Jaguar F-Type. Choose the right flavor and you'll be rewarded with a true GT car, comfortable, quiet, capable and really fun. What it's not, is a race winning, Corvette beating monster. What it is, is more fun than most cars on the road today. And yes, they are available with a superb AWD system.

These cars really do look good on the road and know how to scoot.

The problem is that it is a Jaguar.

 

[Ws6]

Completely empathize, you and me both. My goals for '21 are simply stated: manage the challenges, stay positive, and make forward progress. Probably will spend a fair amount of time with my head down wondering wth.

My goal is to refinance my house and land, and quite my job.

 

[A_Harman]

WRX is such an unfortunate acronym for a car, once you think about what it sounds like when pronounced.......

 

[JT20]

WRX is such an unfortunate acronym for a car, once you think about what it sounds like when pronounced.......

"Wrecks!"

But, sound out each letter and it doesn't do that. DoubeU-Arrrrrrr-Exxxx

 

[Skippy722]

WRX is such an unfortunate acronym for a car, once you think about what it sounds like when pronounced.......

I think STI is a bit worse.... to a non-car person it means something way way worse!

 

[Ws6]

I think STI is a bit worse.... to a non-car person it means something way way worse!

I'm still waiting for Toyota to come out with an "Ennui".

 

[andyd]

I'm still waiting for Toyota to come out with an "Ennui".

They have. It's a White 4cyl Camry LE.