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Originally Posted by ipothas
In my opinion, test driving the car is a bad decision.
I say this because regardless of your thought process or rationality before hand, the minute you drive the car that goes out the window. You WILL want to buy it after the test drive. It's too hard to get into an amazing car like the 86, drive it, and just walk away. Especially if part of you feels the purchase could be potential.
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Probably good advice! I knew I'd love the FR-S, but wasn't quite prepared for the obsession that followed. The car's brilliance drilled itself into my brainstem, and I've been scheming ever since. And I only drove an automatic, so it could be worse! Honestly, it made my TSX feel like a bloated 1970's Caddy.
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Originally Posted by FRiSson
Take a look at the Ford Focus ST. It may be the more practical choice.
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Not a bad suggestion. I tested one, and it is amazing. Not as much pure fun as the twins due to FWD, but it's probably the best handling FWD car I've driven. The engine is great, and it feels better on the highway than my Acura. For one's only car, it would be better than the twins for most folks, including true enthusiasts. If I had to replace my TSX, I'd probably get one. Though I'd like to try them back-to-back, my impression was that the ST is a much more engaging drive than the BMW 328i Sport Line I tested. Not bad for a FWD Ford!