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Old 08-26-2016, 02:07 AM   #57
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Another option you should look at if you want an FR-S, but not an FR-S at the same time and some more room is this:



Test drive one, it will surprise you. I would be all over one if it didn't have a small liter turboed engine...not a fan of forced induction in my vehicles. Driving dynamics are crazy for this vehicle considering what it is... like it much better than the ND miata (not a fan of sailboat racing handling...I want jetsprint boat racing handling). IMO its the closest thing there is to an FR-S for driving feel, even if WWD...LOL
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Another option you should look at if you want an FR-S, but not an FR-S at the same time and some more room is this:



Test drive one, it will surprise you. I would be all over one if it didn't have a small liter turboed engine...not a fan of forced induction in my vehicles. Driving dynamics are crazy for this vehicle considering what it is... like it much better than the ND miata (not a fan of sailboat racing handling...I want jetsprint boat racing handling). IMO its the closest thing there is to an FR-S for driving feel, even if WWD...LOL
Too heavy and too tall and too ugly and too CVT. Now if there was a manual with AWD and turbo and torque vectoring, that'd be great.
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Too heavy and too tall and too ugly and too CVT. Now if there was a manual with AWD and turbo and torque vectoring, that'd be great.
It's over 500lbs lighter than a Genesis Coupe, ride height not much taller than a hot hatchback yet much flatter handling and stable than most, and 6spd manual with torsen differential is the one to get... FWD torque vectoring FTW!
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It's over 500lbs lighter than a Genesis Coupe, ride height not much taller than a hot hatchback yet much flatter handling and stable than most, and 6spd manual with torsen differential is the one to get... FWD torque vectoring FTW!
I don't compare the Genesis Coupe to anything but dog shit. It's a turd, nothing more.

Don't get me wrong. I think the Juke is better than a lot of crap out there. In a world without the GTI, FiST, and WRX, the Juke would be a contender. In this world, though, it's style over substance.

Of those choices, I'd take a FiST.
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Coming from Protege.... BRZ/FRS?

Don't go with gen coupe... For the same amount money get a G35/37coupe... It's the same but better... Unless you only wanna get new.

WRX is just unbeatable if space is in your concern. FiST in nice but I'm just not a fan of ford interior in general. lol

If you are not in a hurry new civic si/ type R will actually be pretty good..... I really like how the 10th gen civic looks & Honda reliability is obviously out of this world... When you compare it to pretty much anything else.


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