What would you pick? 35k Edition

"Logansteno: Bought a VW?" (logansteno) 03/15/2014 at 17:15 • Filed to: Decisions must be made

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Title is pretty self explanatory. For 35k, what NEW vehicle would you pick from any manufacturer?

I myself would pick a BMW 320i manual with sport package. No other options selected, the car undercuts the limit by $25 at $34,975.

I chose this because from what I've read on Motor Trend, Car and Driver, and Even Jalopnik, everything about this car is near perfect except for the steering. Plus, I like the looks of the F30.

The interior is SensaTec, but I can live with faux leather.

So what's your choice when it comes to a 35k driving machine?

Arben72 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 17:22

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The steering is so bad I'd throw it off my list. What does the sti start at 34,900? That's what I'd get.

jkm7680 > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 17:22

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2014 Wrx Limited. The Sti is slightly over 35 grand. With all the options I'd want it would cost $32,727. Which isn't a bad price.

puddler > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 17:27

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brz. and drop the remaining 10k on swapping in an ls/6-spd

OPPOsaurus WRX > Arben72 03/15/2014 at 17:29

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I'd do the sti as well.

GeorgeyBoy > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 17:36

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ATS 2.0T, 6 speed manual.

$34,520 Including $1,500 cashback

Arben72 > jkm7680 03/15/2014 at 17:37

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Atcually I just checked, 2015 sti starts at 34,495. That leaves some for heated seats or maybe leather.

jkm7680 > Arben72 03/15/2014 at 17:39

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The 2015 when it comes out, for some reason where I live the prices are slightly more expensive.

trynthink > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 17:39

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I'd like to buy some sort of premium hatch/wagon with MT and RWD, like the BMW M135i, but there aren't really any options in the US like that. The closest options that I can think of are the GTI and Focus ST; a nicely optioned ST is only $27k list. Maybe I'd pick up a 2014 STI, which is $37k, but I'm sure they'd be willing to do a deal and sell it for $35k.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > GeorgeyBoy 03/15/2014 at 17:40

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How the hell did I forget about the ATS... I change my answer!

PRBot II > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 17:40

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Mustang GT, manual transmission.

6cyl > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 18:00

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BMW 228i in alpine white or sparkling brown metallic. More power + less weight than the 3/4 series

 > PRBot II 03/15/2014 at 18:08

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This.

Arben72 > jkm7680 03/15/2014 at 18:10

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PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 18:14

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MKVI Golf R, and spend the rest on APR goodies

newton > puddler 03/15/2014 at 18:37

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$10k may be a bit short for a new longblock and transmission. Or were you wanting to swap used powertrain into a new car? :D

newton > PRBot II 03/15/2014 at 18:38

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Can't argue with affordable power. I may have to betray my Bavarian brethren and go 5.0.

puddler > newton 03/15/2014 at 18:39

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used, of course. could sale the hampster pit it comes with to offset the cost of roll-cage-tubing.

theloudmouth > GeorgeyBoy 03/15/2014 at 18:57

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+100000000000000

LSD and Brembo's!

Manuél Ferrari > GeorgeyBoy 03/15/2014 at 18:57

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I agree. I've owned more 3ers than any other car in my life. But the ATS is a better deal if you're buying new. And I thinks it looks better too.

I have no interest in the F30 at all. Nothing from the 320i to the M3 excites me. I think we'll have to wait for the next generation for the steering to be better and for the M3 to be exciting. The new M3 doesn't seem to stand out from its rivals like it used to.

oldirtybootz > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 21:27

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2014 Mustang GT base with Track Pack and Recaros for $35,125.

hykers > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/15/2014 at 21:50

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370z with Sport Package 6-speed manual

$33,020

In a Mini; let them mock me as My Mini Countryman is higher than you > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 03/16/2014 at 17:03

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Ducati Panigale R
DAT DESMO YO