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Although for the first time in my life I've been looking at Mustangs. Never thought I'd see the day. They were always plasticy junk until the current generation, which is very handsome and European looking. Interior is pretty OK too. It's become so globally popular that I think the "mullet hillbilly" stigma is long gone. It may be a decent stop-gap for a few yrs until I can get into the Boxster I've always wanted. |
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They did everything right with the current model and it shows with its global popularity. |
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05-02-2018, 11:41 AM | #27 | |
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I wish we get same hatchbacks how I see in Europe. So sexy and pretty.. Kia, I have no experience with Korean made products and Giula, it has many electrical/mechanical/engineering issues which is typical with Italian made cars
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Not to go off the rails but I was going down a similar path a few months ago and I loved the Giulia so much. However, I only have one dealer within 100 miles and they've only had one car this year. I was going to buy out of state but any of the dealers I tried to work with I had to force them to try to sell me a car (custom order).
Also over on the GiuliaForums there are a decent number of complaints, basically if you have a collision expect to not have your car for a few months, even a windshield left someone out of their car for 3 months as there aren't any 3rd party windshields. And the dealerships do not seem to put any effort into taking care of their customers. Not to mention insurance on a Giulia cost double as much as for my 335ix. Even though I loved the car, it just didn't seem worth it. Talked to my fiance and she figured it is alright for me to get a coupe so I'm going that route with a 2018 230ix currently in production. (We have 3 small / medium sized dogs and there is always the chance of children in the future)
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An a3 is quite solid but... you have to have the sport pack, other wise it it feels as bad a civic.
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Also, S3 caught my eyes. Way above in all aspect over A3.
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That's a much higher price point... the S3 is a very solid car but competes with the M235i... and I personally think that the smaller offerings from Audi are better. Nevertheless, I think there is something to be said for what Audi offers in an A3, u can get virtual cockpit, awd, sport suspension, bang and olufsen stereo... the interior build is quite high quality as well. But absolute best of all is that u can get a small sedan without runflats.
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I'd go GTI if I were in you shoes, but I went with an i3 REx as my commuter to compliment my F80 and I am very very happy. My i3 was a better commuting bimmer than my 328i and my 340i.
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In his defense a Boxster is an actual sports car. I love GTIs but they aren't in the same class.
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in that segment, i've had a mk7 golf r, mk 7 gti 50th, cla45, s3 8v and rs3 8v
my advise for a fun daily would be a new gti for the money if you don't want that fun factor, then go s3 for the slightly higher trim quality and perceived value or wait for new a class which is going to decimate the premium small car segment |
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Hi OP,
Whatever you decide with, VW or Audi, I've got a set of BBS that came off my S3 that's in great condition. I'll give you a great deal on them when you decide.. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sf...568787839.html |
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