View Poll Results: Which car would you choose | |||
2022 Subaru WRX | 3 | 15.79% | |
2022 Hyundai Elantra N | 2 | 10.53% | |
2022 Volkswagen GTI | 6 | 31.58% | |
2022 Mini Cooper S 4Door Hardtop | 2 | 10.53% | |
2023 Acura Integra | 6 | 31.58% | |
Voters: 19. You may not vote on this poll |
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02-25-2022, 09:18 AM | #1 |
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Help me Choose my Daily !
Just trying to get a feedback from members who may have owned these cars in past or some version of them.
I need to replace my daily and cannot decide between these cars. (No wrangler or Bronco) Things it must have - manual transmission - fwd/awd drivetrain - 4 doors or 5 doors - new car only - under $40k new My list (in order I like them) 1. WRX (owned 2015 wrx 2020 STi in past feel same look older cabin) 2. Elantra N (reliability concerns?) 3. GTI (tuner boy look?) 4. Mini Cooper S 4door Hard Top (too small to be daily?) 5. Acura Integra (glorified civic?) |
02-25-2022, 09:44 AM | #2 |
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I'd go with the GTI, of those you listed it has the best combo of interior, performance, and livability.
I find even brand new subaru interiors to be too much FisherPrice - PlaySkool level of hard plastics, low quality. The hyundai isn't too bad and its unique, but the GTI is a better package all around. Mini Coopers, unless you're leasing I wouldn't recommend and certainly not as a daily driver. they may have gotten better over the last 3-5 years, but their reputation certainly proceeds them. My prior daily was an Acura TSX, came in a 6spd manual. Replaced by the TLX, I do NOT believe Acura makes manuals any longer., the Civic SI would be a good replacement if still made in manual
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02-25-2022, 10:04 AM | #3 | |
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Hey buddy thank you for the input. Really appreciate it.
I’m honestly between GTI/Elantra/Integra The new 2023 Integra will come as a 6speed manual. Orders are starting March 2022 but won’t arrive till end of 2022 ( I’m not in rush rush to get a daily) My current car has 65k miles and warranty is up at 90k. I want to sell it before that time frame lol. Realistically I’ll be getting my new car around October 2022 or December 2022. Here’s the article for Acura Integra https://www.motortrend.com/news/2023...confirmed/amp/ Quote:
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02-25-2022, 10:43 AM | #4 | |
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IMO, it is the least toy-like object on your list, and the classiest. You already have the muscle fun in the Camaro, and there is something to be said for having a Euro or Asian luxury coupe or sedan as an option. |
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02-25-2022, 01:34 PM | #5 |
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The GTI is the most refined driver's car, and the warranty is decent. I want to test drive the updated WRX, but the plastic body cladding looks cheap.
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02-25-2022, 07:54 PM | #6 |
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Just went to the dealer and test drove the Elantra N and it was amazing actually-
Only part that kinda sucked was interior was eh and a lot of road noise- Let’s see when Integra comes out - |
03-02-2022, 10:00 AM | #7 | |
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Any reason you're not considering the Civic Si? I'm sure the Integra will end up having a couple more creature comforts, but I would at least test drive the Civic Si to see if you even like the size and chassis. Also you could possibly get a Civic Type R under 40K new if the crazy markups are over by later this year. Who knows, though... With that being said, my pick would be Elantra N. It'll be a very capable backroad carver and autocross car, if you go that route. I don't think the reliability will be any worse than the German cars (GTI and Mini) and at least you'll have a nice power train warranty. |
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03-16-2022, 12:44 PM | #8 |
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I really like the Integra in the above link as a coupe. I've owned an '86 Integra and an '03 RSX. Both were great cars. I was under the impression it was only going to be offered as a four door. I'm looking for a new daily myself, and have decided on a Lexus rc350 fsport awd. But they're hard to find and I'm not settling on a single option or the color, and I'm in no rush. Maybe I'll wait for the Integra to show up and drive one before I buy the Lexus based on the pics above.
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03-17-2022, 09:25 AM | #9 |
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It's not on your list, but I would add the Mazda3 to your list to check out. I loved my Mazda. build quality was great, rode great, handled awesome for what it was. Not sure if you can get the manual in the turbo with the 3, but I loved my mazda as a DD
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03-17-2022, 10:39 AM | #10 |
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If it's gonna be a daily, I'd stay away from those that require Premium gas...(Subaru WRX comes to mind)...Good luck.
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03-22-2022, 03:36 PM | #11 |
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The road noise is from the tires
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03-22-2022, 09:46 PM | #12 |
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Stay away from Euros , it is not a matter of if , BUT when.... and big repair $$$$$$$
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03-29-2022, 03:56 PM | #13 |
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03-30-2022, 07:46 AM | #14 |
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How do you like it so far? GTIs are fun, the manual Acura would be amazing though, I loved my acura.
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