Next Car?

[SilentJay]

Simply put, looking at replacements that i've test driven recently, probably my last "toy car" for a good long while. Auto would've been nice, but "fun" cars tend to not come with that option. I drive around 105km a day at a minimum, most of it is in the thick of the 401. I still cart my parents around so the versatility of a 4/5 door would be nice, but the Genesis coupe has me second-guessing that notion. Disclaimer, I'm nowhere near as thorough as some of the experts on the board like RTEnthousiast, these are just a collection of my impressions.

Alternatively, the miserly Asian in me seems to want to drag me down the other trail... Golf TDI, Skyactiv Mazda3, Regular Focus, or dump $500 in my current car and wait for something better to come along... What would you choose?


Genesis coupe:
* Yes, I know it's a coupe. Handles nicely, RWD, 2.0T has pretty good punch, quiet comfort, can take regular gas, has an auto option
* Interior is nice but dash is too busy, it's a coupe, the sport-mode A/T isn't as responsive as DSG in the GTI, not that great on gas consumption, back seat non-existent

VW GTI:
* Comfortable interior, 5 door option, auto is available, DSG shifts really crisply, built in Germany, reasonable forum/aftermarket following, 2014 version of 2.0T looks promising
* Pricey right off the bat, maintenance and cost-of-ownership seems pricey, VW gremlins exist though at a lesser reported rate, never 0% financing

Focus ST:
* Interior finished nicely, I assume that the maintenance cost of a domestic will be lower, fuel economy is apparently a little better than average, handling is very good, 5-door
* The seats suck donkey anatomy for fatties like me, doesn't have the "throw you in your seat" power delivery, the supposed "superb" engine noise in-cabin was pretty mute

Mazdaspeed3:
* Interior is ok, lots of gadgets come with the tech package, love the power delivery, standard equipment is nice, its a 5-door, and of course, having a great online community
* Fuel economy seems to be the worst of the bunch by a fair margin especially with the city-esque driving that i'll be doing on the 401, clutch is stiffer/heavier than it's competition

[aris]

Audi a4 Quattro?

[silverstarmazda]

subaru

[r4mi5awi]

For coupes: Subaru BRZ, Nissan Altima. Try for a used G35/37 or wait for the new BMW 4 series to come out and you can land yourself a nice used 06+ 3 series coupe 328i/335i for a reasonable price.

For sedans: 2014 MZ3, New Kia forte, New Ford focus, used current gen Lexus IS, since new one is also around the corner. Last gen BMW 3.

[SilentJay]

Sorry, totally my fault - I want to stay around $30k or less and just for interests sake, lets keep to brand new (or almost new)

[Punkrockjohn]

go speed3.

[Rob23]

Genesis!

[aris]

Sorry, totally my fault - I want to stay around $30k or less and just for interests sake, lets keep to brand new (or almost new)

08-09 Audi a4 Quattro is under $30,000

That's what I'm buying once my Mazda dies... A used a4 Quattro

[Rob23]

08-09 Audi a4 Quattro is under $30,000

That's what I'm buying once my Mazda dies... A used a4 Quattro

200hp so underpowered for that much money

[loosecannon]

If you want a coupe, look into the Accord Coupe. A bit pricey if you want the 2013 V6 option, but if you cart more than 2 people often, the rear seats have surprisingly much more room than the Genesis.

[aris]

200hp so underpowered for that much money

Have you ever driven one? My cousin owns a 06 a4 and it goes really good and my brother owns a 08 q7 and that goes really good

also it's 255hp not 200hp

[dentinger]

GTI + downpipe + tune

[Rob23]

Have you ever driven one? My cousin owns a 06 a4 and it goes really good and my brother owns a 08 q7 and that goes really good

also it's 255hp not 200hp

No I havn't driven one. They used to be just 200hp for the 2.0T must have changed it. I hear you can get an extra 50hp out of them pretty easily, with some minor mods. Personally Im not a fan of the A4 2.0T sorry.

[optiklenz13]

S2k. Done and done. LOL.

Just because I want one.

[thegoodstink]

Lancer Ralliart?

[DaveIrwin24]

Speed3 obviously

[SilentJay]

If you want a coupe, look into the Accord Coupe. A bit pricey if you want the 2013 V6 option, but if you cart more than 2 people often, the rear seats have surprisingly much more room than the Genesis.

I loved the look of last year's model, not too crazy about the extra $5 reflectors they ruined the rear bumper with. That said, 4-cylinder that puts out 175HP (I think?) isn't too bad, just pricey like you said

GTI + downpipe + tune

LoL - If the GTI didn't cost so much, that'd be the ticket

S2k. Done and done. LOL. Just because I want one.

Jeep owners need not apply j/k Carting my parents around would be a bit more difficult in an s2k...

Lancer Ralliart?

An interesting car, but weak-to-none dealer support + it's already out of my price range

[thegoodstink]

An interesting car, but weak-to-none dealer support + it's already out of my price range

Starts at $31700. Just a hair over the 30k mark. I hear ya with the dealer support though. Dixie, and Scarborough dealerships are still good places.

[SilentJay]

Hmm... It's sitting at $29.8k invoice... I might go in to check it out.

[113GT]

08-09 Audi a4 Quattro is under $30,000

That's what I'm buying once my Mazda dies... A used a4 Quattro

08-09 is not almost new....2014 models are coming which makes that 5 to 6 years old already...

[aris]

08-09 is not almost new....2014 models are coming which makes that 5 to 6 years old already...

So what?

he can go newer if he chooses to buy one.... But I don't think he wants one lol

[Booostin]

Wait for the Dart SRT4

[DaveIrwin24]

Lol dartsrt4

[jonjon72]

If your looking to use the rear seats on a regular basis, the Genesis and most other coupes are a pain. Since your parents are getting older, getting them in and out of the rear seat will be torture to them. Love my Genesis but I know why I bought it and its not to carry people around constantly.

Kind of in the same boat as you and looking for another car (keeping the Gen). My new job has a car allowance so I am looking at a sedan or a drop top at the moment. AWD would be nice but not required. RWD is the other option of course. No more FWD here.

[dentinger]

LoL - If the GTI didn't cost so much, that'd be the ticket

i'll assume you're looking to buy new.
if not, slightly used 2012 GTIs are in the 30k or less region