Narrowing down my next car: TLX vs. WRX - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Dave-ROR · 02-07-2015, 08:28 PM

I think that there's a ton more cars to look at but I'd skip the Lexus Camry.. Err ES.

AznBRZer · 02-07-2015, 10:59 PM

I briefly considered the Avalon, but to get it spec'd out the way I'd want, it'd be close to $40k and I'd rather go Lexus at that price. It's also HUGE and something The Boss has given in on that considering she used to insist on only having a Camry. Frankly, I'm glad that she wants a smaller car cause the Camry is a fucking boat! I feel nervous driving the thing because it's so numb.

If only we could be in the second or third model year for the TLX and WRX, then it'd be easier to swallow that $35k bill...haha.

No garage either...maybe one day...

tehwegz · 02-07-2015, 11:59 PM

Focus RS

do it! But it has to come out first... ;-;

swarb · 02-08-2015, 12:09 AM

jetta sport wagen diesel?, kinda out there, but gas mileage great and big storage. engines are good, but not too sure about the electronics.

kiichiro · 02-08-2015, 12:36 AM

used 4 door e92 m3

Atropine · 02-08-2015, 02:45 AM

If willing to go used, look into a Spec B Legacy.

I use to have an SRT8 Challenger...due to this, I did a track day with all the SRT Cars.

I really enjoyed driving the SRT8 300M and the Charger...both were great and fast.

I like the way the Lincoln MKZ looks...have no idea about how it drives or anything like that.

cdrazic93 · 02-08-2015, 03:07 AM

Audi A4 2.0T wagon or Allroad.

/thread.

Fortis · 02-08-2015, 05:15 AM

If you can wait a bit, the 2016 ILX looks promising... Complete overhaul and it now gets a K24 with 200bhp standard.

LSxJunkie · 02-08-2015, 06:24 PM

What is your budget and what are your actual priorities for the car?

Commuting? MPG? Performance? Comfort? Luxury? Who is going to driving it primarily? How many passengers? Children? What age? How long are you going to keep the car? (Kids become teenagers and need more space in that back seat) Buying new or used? Leasing? Are you worried about long term reliability and cost out of warranty? Snow/year round driving?

The CT200h is TINY. I hated driving the loaner I had for even the 2 days I had it.

meWant · 02-08-2015, 11:21 PM

what about maybe the ATS?

DantKR · 02-09-2015, 07:47 AM

Doesn't matter what you buy.

As long as it's not a Dodge.

DarkSunrise · 02-09-2015, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznBRZer

I'm still planning to keep the BRZ, but I'm going to need a second car. I'd be getting the TLX i4 with Tech Package or WRX Limited. Auto is a necessity because it'll be the family car. Originally, the CT200h was in the mix, but after driving the TLX, I was REALLY impressed by the comfort and quiet while having decent handling. I still haven't gotten to drive a WRX yet, but I've put my butt in one in the showrooms. For the money, I feel like what I'd be getting in the WRX can't be beat for the money and it's in a more palatable size for me and The Boss. Unfortunately, she's not a fan of Subaru considering the experiences I've had with various dealerships. I can't really blame her. I guess I need to try an ES350 now?

Any current or previous owners of the above want to chime in?

If you want something quiet/comfortable, while having decent handling and decent acceleration, why not get a new GTI?

Compared with a WRX:
- the interior is more quiet/upscale/refined
- it has a much better auto transmission (DSG v. CVT)
- it has more cargo space (hatch v. sedan)
- it'll get better gas mileage

I've got a mk6 GTI and it's a good all-around car. My wife loves it, especially because it's smaller than most sedans and easy to drive.

GhostRai · 02-09-2015, 04:59 PM

CT200h is pretty small, putting 4 adults into the car (plus the driver), you can feel the car strain with the extra weight. The trunk space is also quite small, depending on how big your family is and what you plan to do with the car. The CT200h is a nice city car since it is pretty small and good fuel economy, but if you plan to regularly drive around a family of 4-5, it will feel like a small car

f0rge · 02-10-2015, 10:15 AM

I'm also thinking you should test drive a new GTI, probably just as nice as the TLX but way more fun.

WRX with a CVT is not even worth your time.

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AznBRZer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 16 CBS WRX Limited Location: Boston Posts: 1,147 Thanks: 947 Thanked 592 Times in 371 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I briefly considered the Avalon, but to get it spec'd out the way I'd want, it'd be close to $40k and I'd rather go Lexus at that price. It's also HUGE and something The Boss has given in on that considering she used to insist on only having a Camry. Frankly, I'm glad that she wants a smaller car cause the Camry is a fucking boat! I feel nervous driving the thing because it's so numb. If only we could be in the second or third model year for the TLX and WRX, then it'd be easier to swallow that $35k bill...haha. No garage either...maybe one day...

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tehwegz Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: Coming Soon Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Focus RS do it! But it has to come out first... ;-;

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