5 Seater Shootout - Thoughts on the next buy?

[SHOSTL88]

Honestly I drove an st and it just wasn't comfortable to me so I passed on it.. Although the recaro seats would be great for autox for daily commute it is an uncomfortable ride.. I'm also 6 3 so maybe my height has a rile in that...

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[IHeartGroceries]

The Speed3 is no longer in production. Might be a few left overs here and there, since you stated you're shopping new.

Our of the others, the FST is the clear winner...

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[Needmoreboost]

Focus ST out of the cars listed.  Torrie tuned and your ready to go. 

[IHeartGroceries]

Cobb tuned and ready to go!

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[JimiJak]

Thanks for all the input guys! Let's not turn this into another pissing match between tuners though.

That's good to know about the speed3 not being offered for 2015...guess it takes that off the table.

So it would come down to the ST and the WRX...I do like all the plusses of the ST; more cargo room, Ford Ecoboost platform, loads of fun to drive (from what I've heard), lots of modding options...but the WRX certainly has it upsides too...mainly more power and AWD.

Both available with a 6sp. manual gearbox and a turbocharged 2.0L power train.

I admit, the fake "torque vectoring" accomplished by the brakes instead of mechanical means is a turn off...but for $25K it's not going to be perfect.

Looks like when the time comes, I'll be doing some test driving between the two and going from there.

Now to find them in stock somewhere...

[SHOSTL88]

Thanks for all the input guys! Let's not turn this into another pissing match between tuners though.

That's good to know about the speed3 not being offered for 2015...guess it takes that off the table.

So it would come down to the ST and the WRX...I do like all the plusses of the ST; more cargo room, Ford Ecoboost platform, loads of fun to drive (from what I've heard), lots of modding options...but the WRX certainly has it upsides too...mainly more power and AWD.

Both available with a 6sp. manual gearbox and a turbocharged 2.0L power train.

I admit, the fake "torque vectoring" accomplished by the brakes instead of mechanical means is a turn off...but for $25K it's not going to be perfect.

Looks like when the time comes, I'll be doing some test driving between the two and going from there.

Now to find them in stock somewhere...

let us know what u decide curiosity gets the best of us... and 14 speed 3 are probably still available I'd be curious if dodge will release the srt dart I've seen concepts

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[SHOSTL88]

Hey also another car to Consider that gets great fuel economy is the kia optima turbo it's four door plenty of room and they got like 265 hp or something like that

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[panther427]

Gti four door

[Josephm]

Curious what your impressions are of the WRX. The ST is at a stand still mod wise, i thought? I think they have maxed out there fuel pump?

[SwampRat]

I think I'm gonna puke ...... KIA 

[SHODYOU]

ST for sure... almost bought one instead of the SHO... just because they are that fun.

Interior is light years ahead of the WRX, which is huge for me, and the tq vectoring actually works quite well. It doesnt tug the wheel like youd expect... less in fact, than an lsd equipped ms3.

[JimiJak]

Curious what your impressions are of the WRX. The ST is at a stand still mod wise, i thought? I think they have maxed out there fuel pump?

Haven't heard of this...This would be good info to look into though...

The ST gets bumped down...like, WAY down if I can't mod it...where's the fun in driving a stocker!?

[REDSHOCGO]

no its not on your list and this is a ford forum but hell veloster turbo..... I had a chance to drive one before I bought my sho I actually had a great experience with it....not sure about aftermarket support but its a nice quirky semi speedy car. As an owner of both a Ford and Hyundai which btw is turbo as well both companies shine in my opinion

[kinder]

If you are open to not so fast....

Fiat 500L. Shorter than a Focus, piles of room, good fuel econ, fun to drive in the manual without being overly quick (feels faster than it is .) Uses the Abarth engine so room for mods as well. There are even meth kits avail for them.

But it is a bit of a 'unique' vehicle. I'm odd, what can I say.

If you were to up your budget you could grab one of these....

Nissan Juke-R vs GT-R track test - Auto Express

[JimiJak]

If you are open to not so fast....

Fiat 500L. Shorter than a Focus, piles of room, good fuel econ, fun to drive in the manual without being overly quick (feels faster than it is .) Uses the Abarth engine so room for mods as well. There are even meth kits avail for them.

But it is a bit of a 'unique' vehicle. I'm odd, what can I say.

If you were to up your budget you could grab one of these....

well...it's missing three seats, and only $35K above budget...but sure! why not!? I mean hell, it's still $90K less than the GT-R.