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Tcoat · 02-26-2015, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

Is it really that big of a deal to lean a driver/passenger seat forward to put a kid in the back seat of a car like the FR-S? I mean... kids are small... kid seats are small... what's so unpractical about it?

Obviously never tried to put a kid in a car seat that is right at a open door much less in the cubby hole we call a back seat!

tyrantcf · 02-26-2015, 04:59 PM

Focus ST. Practical and cheap used.

xuimod · 02-26-2015, 05:31 PM

Buy a cheap used 2nd car like an Accord or something.

strat61caster · 02-26-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tyrantcf

Focus ST. Practical and cheap used.

New Focus ST's can be had under $20k, OP is willing to shell out $20k for an Audi and loose the FRS, I think we have a winner.

2much · 02-26-2015, 05:40 PM

I think the fiesta is a better balanced and all around car. Focus.... too much power for FWD application, cog higher, etc.

Sarlacc · 02-26-2015, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by van_fc3s

thank you for the feedback

yes we do have a small suv already which we use on daily. but just didnt want to be that selfish dad lol.

It's not selfish if you twist it like this:
The parent who is driving the kids on any given occasion takes the SUV.
The other one takes the little fun car.
Got to hold on to the fun stuff in life, if it goes away it tends to not come back.

tyrantcf · 02-26-2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2much

I think the fiesta is a better balanced and all around car. Focus.... too much power for FWD application, cog higher, etc.

OP's looking for a bigger car for a growing family, Fiesta is a little on the small side for that purpose.

Focus ST would still be fun and handle decently well, but also give him more room for the bambinos.

2much · 02-26-2015, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tyrantcf

OP's looking for a bigger car for a growing family, Fiesta is a little on the small side for that purpose.

Focus ST would still be fun and handle decently well, but also give him more room for the bambinos.

yup. I completely neglected the whole growing family situation when I said that.

Koa · 02-26-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

I did not comment on anybodies opinions much less any statement on a WRX in this thread, I am not sure how my posts would elicit this response.

sorry I just read this, "Goes with his gut, I would avoid advice if I were you, just do lots of reading and less bothering people for their opinions."

feedback is great to help a guy decide if he's on the fence, especially if he trusts the source/community that he's asking.. just wanted to point out that we aren't just giving him opinions, but accredited artefacts and facts of the situation for systems we have experience in

BlackMonarch · 02-26-2015, 06:13 PM

What you want is an 11+ WRX Sedan or Wagon. It's what I wish I had gotten, to be honest. I love my car, but AWD would be so nice 'round these parts, and that turbo...

Koa · 02-26-2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMonarch

What you want is an 11+ WRX Sedan or Wagon. It's what I wish I had gotten, to be honest. I love my car, but AWD would be so nice 'round these parts, and that turbo...

uhh..

did you miss the posts in this thread about how the 2011-2012 wrx were terrible compared to their immediate before and afters?

I've been in the wrx game for going on 6 years. Own a bugeye putting down 240whp on the stock td04. Been in dozens of different wrxes. Trust the people who know- those are terrible years if you're looking for a newer rex

Ddreder · 02-26-2015, 06:17 PM

Lexus IS 250! If you can afford it.. Lol if I had to hunker down with a family car it would probably be a used IS 250. The gas mileage isnt the best but they are comfy and pretty nice to drive from what i've heard.

BlackMonarch · 02-26-2015, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Koa

uhh..

did you miss the posts in this thread about how the 2011-2012 wrx were terrible compared to their immediate before and afters?

I've been in the wrx game for going on 6 years. Been in dozens of different wrxes. Trust the people who know- those are terrible years if you're looking for a newer rex

I say 11+ because widebody went on everything at that point, but yes I generally agree - I'm aware of their quality issues for 11-12. So I guess 13+ would be best. And while the pre-widebody isn't all that different (read: any) - They just look so... tame in comparison. I'm all for sleepers and stuff, but Subaru knows how to do wide body, and it's damn gorgeous.

Also, for those saying Focus ST - Why? I'm not going to jump in and be all "FWD IS CRAP BOOO" about the car, because it's really quite a good car, BUT: The transmissions and turbo's on the 12-13 models had tons of issues, and Ford's had to post so, so many TSB's for the car. I'd avoid the whole Fiesta\Focus ST line until that's all resolved, or only go in for a brand new one with a full warranty.

Koa · 02-26-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackMonarch

I say 11+ because widebody went on everything at that point, but yes I generally agree - I'm aware of their quality issues for 11-12. So I guess 13+ would be best.

even the bugeyes have "widebody" flares? dunno whatcha mean about that (honestly, not bein sarcastic/snide)

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