Hyundai Veloster R-Spec is another option too, fairly affordable ($21k), turbo power, manual and the B&M short shifter on the R Spec is very nice.
How do you like that Si? I had a 2013 and sold it in 6 months. I hated mine.
Nice garage, The F150 is a nice addition too...I love that body style. Unfortunately, the ones like that around here, are either a, 2wd, or a pile of rust on the ground.
Haha yes, I value the opinion of MZ5 owners because they think differently
Thanks everyone for your opinions. It seems like this particular list of requirements is on a lot of people's minds, since the manufacturers have made their offerings similar yet unique from their competitors, making the decision a tough one. Will keep you all posted.
PS my favorite car growing up was the late 90's civic si in blue. Would still love to have one... or an ITR
I like it. I've had an '08, '11, and now '14. All coupes.
I come back to them because they are trouble free, relatively cheap, and enjoy having the sh*t driven out of them. I traded my '11 in on my Mustang and got what I paid for it in trade. The resale on them is awesome.
The '14 got a lot of upgrades that grabbed my attention. The '16 Type-R looks to be a beast.
Wow, this came out of nowhere!... Had one as a rental last year and I liked it for what it is but this is far from what the OP is looking for.If you want something that's trouble free, comfy, quiet and great to take the wife on dates, I suggest a used Toyota Avalon. Under-rated for what it is. Yes, it's probably most boring car on earth but it's fast (0-60 in 6sec or less) and perfect for commute through traffic. You can easily find one for 20k or less in great condition
Thanks, man. 308,000 miles on the original 4.9L I-6 engine.
Wow, this came out of nowhere!... Had one as a rental last year and I liked it for what it is but this is far from what the OP is looking for.
I get the feeling the OP will end up in some kind of racy hot hatch. Age has a lot do with your buying decision and preference so as long as it suite your needs and makes you happy, go for it. Given the hatch options, Id go for some iteration of the Golf.
I'd love to try one out. Almost bought one back in 2010, but found out it was in an accident. Did they AP2s sort out the cylinder oil circulation? If I remember correctly, one of the cylinders liked to run a bit hot.
Oh, I forgot, I have 2003 audi A4 cabriolet in the stable now too. That's a non everyday car. got it in florida a few years ago. Its really nice.