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Sasquachulator · 01-11-2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hmong337

how about the lexus ct200h? my sister is looking at one to replace her 2000 honda prelude she bought new. she also has two kids but they're still quite small... 3, and 2 months.

Somewhat sporty I think (supposedly handles pretty well), slow as balls (hybrid), decently luxurious, decent room (its a hatch, I think on the small side though)

I think its a decent economical A to B in style type of vehicle, with at least some entertaining driving dynamics. Definitely not something for corner carving though.

f0rge · 01-13-2014, 04:57 PM

GTi or Focus ST.

Take her to see the Ford they've improved by leaps and bounds over the last 10 years. My buddy has one and loves it, it's a pretty nice little car.

nzer · 01-14-2014, 02:34 AM

Think we've decided. Changeover price means the 221kW (296HP) Golf R is only 8% more than the 162kW Golf GTI (with performance pack) and heaps cheaper than the Audi S3.

As it will be a bit more rare in New Zealand (like my TRD86) 99% likely we'll go with that in Oryx White Pearl paint. Black looks good but the black grill and bumper trims disappear on it.

CyberFormula · 01-14-2014, 02:39 AM

I will go for the car that saves gas and is sporty and 4 doors.

Golf R or S3

or the speculated RS3

Go for the Top of the line model,
If not GTI will probably be the best you can do on a budget for sporty family car

nzer · 01-14-2014, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2d4

A45 AMG
CLA45 AMG

Thanks, hadn't heard about the A45 AMG.

Looks an amazing car if I could have stretched to that price. 265kW (350HP) in a hatch - wow!

nzer · 01-14-2014, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberFormula

I will go for the car that saves gas and is sporty and 4 doors.

Golf R or S3

or the speculated RS3

Go for the Top of the line model,
If not GTI will probably be the best you can do on a budget for sporty family car

Thanks. Think the Golf R is what we're likely to go for. Four month delivery wait though!

s2d4 · 01-14-2014, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nzer

Thanks, hadn't heard about the A45 AMG.

Looks an amazing car if I could have stretched to that price. 265kW (350HP) in a hatch - wow!

Haha, I definitely would if I was expecting a kid.

jschendel · 01-14-2014, 11:04 AM

my next sporty family wagon

Whitigir · 01-14-2014, 11:43 AM

Audi S3 is impressive, how much are they ? probably 45k ? But that will beat the IS Lexus family.

For now, if you care about sporty feeling and stiff ride: WRX, STI, EVO, GOLF R

Plusher sporty ride, Luxury: IS, CL...future S3

reni · 01-14-2014, 07:46 PM

The wife won't have a WRX, e39, or MS3?

Conclusion: get a new wife

CyberFormula · 01-15-2014, 12:47 AM

Actually sorry, I change my mind.

I should say I would pick a Honda Type R over Golf R/S3.

That being said I would go for a Mk7 GTI simply due to the fact that it has the LSD, is lighter, insurance would be cheaper if you have to pay insurance.

Golf R still needs a bit of work because it lacks LSD and it uses XDS.

OrbitalEllipses · 01-15-2014, 01:02 AM

E series AMG Wagon.

01-14-2014, 02:34 AM	#31
nzer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Grey TRD GT86, 2015 VW Golf R Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 1,572 Thanks: 666 Thanked 942 Times in 540 Posts Mentioned: 62 Post(s)	Think we've decided. Changeover price means the 221kW (296HP) Golf R is only 8% more than the 162kW Golf GTI (with performance pack) and heaps cheaper than the Audi S3. As it will be a bit more rare in New Zealand (like my TRD86) 99% likely we'll go with that in Oryx White Pearl paint. Black looks good but the black grill and bumper trims disappear on it. __________________ My fully loaded TRD86 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...760#post582760

01-14-2014, 02:39 AM	#32
CyberFormula Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: gti, nsx, integra type r,porsche911 Location: garage Posts: 536 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I will go for the car that saves gas and is sporty and 4 doors. Golf R or S3 or the speculated RS3 Go for the Top of the line model, If not GTI will probably be the best you can do on a budget for sporty family car __________________

01-15-2014, 12:47 AM	#39
CyberFormula Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: gti, nsx, integra type r,porsche911 Location: garage Posts: 536 Thanks: 1 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Actually sorry, I change my mind. I should say I would pick a Honda Type R over Golf R/S3. That being said I would go for a Mk7 GTI simply due to the fact that it has the LSD, is lighter, insurance would be cheaper if you have to pay insurance. Golf R still needs a bit of work because it lacks LSD and it uses XDS. __________________

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