Also... As a speed6 owner, I will say that it's probably be exciting for everyone to watch at an autox. Lots of body roll.
Also... As a speed6 owner, I will say that it's probably be exciting for everyone to watch at an autox. Lots of body roll.
In reply to Desy :
The four adults thing is what kept me from suggesting the FRS/BRZ/86 - ain't no way you're putting four people in that car if they all have legs. Three max, and that's with the rear seat passenger sitting sideways. Otherwise, I think it would be about perfect.
Yeah, the Frizbee would be good, but it's not practical enough to be the daily, and not cheap enough to be a side piece for autocross.
SX4's were all over the place in Wichita (where one of the largest Suzuki dealers were located) and they seemed to finance everybody. I think I saw two of them in the year I lived in Connecticut. I saw more second gen Saab 9-5's, the one that was produced by the dozen, on the East coast than SX4's.
Mazda3? I know they aren't AWD.
In reply to pres589 :
Yes, the Mazda3 is a thought. What's the package of choice outside of a MS3? Those are likely beat in her her price range, and I don't think they have the trickery to make them more tractable day-to-day like the Ford siblings. I've only driven a first-gen MS3, and while it was a hoot to drive, it was a bit binary on the street, and not forgiving on the autocross course.
The Ford siblings appear to be a bit more comepetitive, as well.
$11,000 2011 328xi - my only BMW experience is an E46 8 years older than this. How bad an idea are the non-turbo cars? Not a manual.
$12,000 2011 328xi - similar to above. Slightly more money, significantly less mileage, better colors. Also an auto.
$10,000 2014 Insight - hybrid, 5-door, leaves some budget headroom, low miles, Honda... but it's also a CVT. Not a fan of CVTs, but never driven one in a hybrid. Other end of the spectrum from the BMWs. What are these like? I know nothing about them.
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