Which compact/subcompact would you take for free? 

"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-) 01/11/2017 at 19:13 • Filed to: FREEBIES!

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So your rich cousin feels so embarrassed for you always being late, because your turbo Miata is always breaking down, he’ll buy you a brand new car. Of course your limited to a compact or subcompact, because he doesn’t love you that much... YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID! So what will it be?

I’d pick the 2016 Civic. I test drove one with the 2L engine and CVT and loved it. The CVT and brake hold feature would be nice for navigating stupid and insane Houston traffic and drivers. Plus it probably gets better gas mileage than my Integra. Plus I could throw some mad coilovers on it for MOAR LOW since it’d be relived of DD duties.

But what would you chose Oppo?

(Remember, this isn’t a “Do it all car.” You’ll get to keep all the cars you currently have.)

Also if you NEED a truck you can talk your cousin in to it.

LongbowMkII > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:16

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Abarth 500.

Tareim - V8 powered > LongbowMkII 01/11/2017 at 19:19

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I see your 500 and raise you a Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari

CB > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:19

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Elantra Sport. My girlfriend’s Elantra GT is pretty good, but something with a bit more umph would be fun.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > LongbowMkII 01/11/2017 at 19:20

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Hmm. I wonder how an auto 500/Abarth (Is the Abarth even available auto?) would be. I’m at the stage where owning a car with an automatic would be fascinating/luxurious/relaxing, like someone in the 30's getting electricity for the first time.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:20

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Cooper JCW.

Amoore100 > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:21

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dogisbadob > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:22

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Too bad no EX hatch with the manual (they do allow this in Canada, though)

My choice would be either a white Sonic hatch with white wheels (manual and sunroof, of course), or a yellow Fit EX manual

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > CB 01/11/2017 at 19:22

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Can confirm. My buddies gf had one and I liked it. WAIT COULD YOU BE THAT BUDDY!?

Guessing no since your Canadian right?

Phyrxes once again has a wagon! > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:22

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Mazda3 Hatchback with the manual and all the toys.

djmt1 > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:23

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Megane RS 265 with the Cup Chassis

InFierority Complex > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:23

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Not for the first year or two I think. The Abarth does have an auto option now though.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 01/11/2017 at 19:24

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Then when you need to haul 2x4 your could tow your other mini behind it with the trunks facing each other!  

CB > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:24

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I am, in fact, Canadian.

Also, does a Golf R count as a compact? Because I dig those, too. That will be my second answer if it’s allowed.

feather-throttle-not-hair > dogisbadob 01/11/2017 at 19:24

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My friend has a sonic hatch with the turbo motor, a manual transmission and a very mild tune.

It looks utterly silly, but it gets up and goes for what it is.

InFierority Complex > Amoore100 01/11/2017 at 19:25

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Yup, this is the correct answer.

feather-throttle-not-hair > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:25

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Fiest if i can swing it, probably a Sonic otherwise. Maybe Mazda2 because...racing pedigree and all.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > djmt1 01/11/2017 at 19:25

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We need this in the US :(

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > feather-throttle-not-hair 01/11/2017 at 19:27

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Well the Mazada 2 a rebadged ‘yota IIRC. However the 3 is in budget.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:28

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Preferably a Cooper S or JCW. But since it’s free, I wouldn’t even complain about a Geo Metro.

Ssfancyfresh > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:30

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Hope my cousin is rich...

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:31

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You sir, are a genius.

Future next gen S2000 owner > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:31

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Focus RS

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Ssfancyfresh 01/11/2017 at 19:33

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Luckyist typo EVAR!!! 

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Future next gen S2000 owner 01/11/2017 at 19:34

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Good point, because you NEED the AWD for the snow :)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Amoore100 01/11/2017 at 19:35

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con Manuel

Probenja > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:35

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Basically what this youtuber did to his friend:

Compared to his Bentley, McLaren, Ford GT and Abarth, I would be a little dissapointed with a Fit.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:36

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Ssfancyfresh > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:37

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I don’t think it’s an error. I believe the EPA classifies vehicles based on interior volume.  

interstate366, now In The Industry > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:37

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Civic Type R when it comes out, or 3 if it has to be a regular model.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Probenja 01/11/2017 at 19:40

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Damn, plus soda.

Spasoje > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:40

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Probably a Corolla. Having a car you beat up and give literally zero fucks about has its advantages – plus, with it being free, the lack of any interesting characteristics wouldn’t bother me.

E90M3 > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:41

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So your rich cousin feels so embarrassed for you always being late, because your turbo Miata is always breaking down

Jake has a rich cousin?

feather-throttle-not-hair > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:41

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The Mazda2 was kinda a joke, but they are an extremely popular platform for SCCA Spec B racing.

I think my final answer is Fiesta ST. I’m not a fan of the Mazda 3 for some unknown reason. I guess it just kind of looks like a dick to me. Not that that keeps me from liking the Viper/FD RX7/Jaguar E-type mind you. but yeah. Dick styling i suppose.  

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Probenja 01/11/2017 at 19:42

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lol dat reaction time doe!

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/11/2017 at 19:44

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Yay! Someone here like’s the Civic Type-R!

InFierority Complex > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:44

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Fight me.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Spasoje 01/11/2017 at 19:44

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But a Civic would be just as reliable and x10 more fun!

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > E90M3 01/11/2017 at 19:45

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Yes, now I must find him and befriend him!

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > feather-throttle-not-hair 01/11/2017 at 19:46

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As in looks like a dick or something a dick would drive?

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > InFierority Complex 01/11/2017 at 19:48

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I’m America, so I literally know nothing about European cars. But I’m kind of a fan of tiny euro cars. So no fight necessary.

Plus I used to own a Versa. Which was public enemy number one on Jalopnik before it became the Camry.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/11/2017 at 19:52

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This’ll probably be the next car I test drive for fun. I’ve never known someone who owned a newish Subaru and I really want to drive one.

feather-throttle-not-hair > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 19:55

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Looks like a dick. I do not associate Mazda 3s with obnoxious drivers in any way shape or form. I think its the character lines in the door and how they get further away from each other as you move towards the front of the car. The upper line continues into the hood profile making the hood look kind of bulgy.

Those lines bug me. If the car is facing left, those lines look like this > when they should look like this < because < is more aerodynamic than > when the car is facing left. Now obviously they’re just styling lines and have no bearing on actual aerodynamics, but they still just kind of look wrong to me.

I apologize for this long, rambling and only semi-coherent rant meant to justify an illogical dislike for a perfectly good automobile.  

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > CB 01/11/2017 at 20:00

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Yes it counts. That is, but petty cash to your cousin.

Spasoje > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:03

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Possibly! Can’t really go wrong w/ a NA/manual Toyota or Honda there.

Still have fond memories of the EK Civic we almost bought back in the day. A friend has almost 300k kms on his; he had it since new!

mazda616 > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:05

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Does the Volt count? Because I’d take a Volt. With my 8.4 mile commute (16.8 miles round trip), I could go for ages without using any gas. Hell, I’ll even take a previous generation one.I honestly like the styling of the last one slightly better.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:08

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Civic EX-T Coupe 6-speed in White Orchid over Black/Ivory interior.

Or

Cruze LT Hatch 6-speed in Black over Jet Black interior.

This may or may not be the segment I’m hypothetically shopping for my next car in.

Kat Callahan > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:09

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Brand New? Can it be a SPORT compact? Because duh:

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 01/11/2017 at 20:16

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If your looking for a fun car I think you’ll like the Civic much better. I think the Cruze drove like a truck almost. (Relatively high seating position and absolutely dead steering feel.) 

TheRealBicycleBuck > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/11/2017 at 20:20

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I’d take the lifted version.

Ash > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:21

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Either a Abarth 500 or a Mitsubishi Mirage.

I think the reasoning for the Abarth should be obvious.

I’m of two minds about the Mirage — I could leave it as-is. It could do what the cousin intended for it to do. It can be the more reliable(?) and more economical of my then two Mitsubishis. OR, I can strip it out, replace the engine, and turn it into a beautifully shitty rally car, because fuck you cousin I do what I want.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:23

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52 cubic feet of interior volume technically classifies it as a subcompact. I’ll take mine as shown. A Grand Sport with the ludicrous blue interior and stripes. Kthxbai.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:24

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The 228i is considered a subcompact, evidently. I’ll have one of those, please.

samssun > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:34

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Compacts I’d take for free that need to do it all? Focus RS, Audi RS3, and I suppose the Golf R.

Nibby > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 20:55

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My sister got a 2016 Civic with the 1.5L turbo. Neat little car.

gmctavish needs more space > Amoore100 01/11/2017 at 21:00

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A friends dad just got a blue one, and loves it. It’s currently on 15" alloys with big beefy snow tires and looks fantastic

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Ash 01/11/2017 at 21:05

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I’m ashamed I can’t think of a good nickname for a ‘buysa swapped Mirage. :(

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > Nibby 01/11/2017 at 21:08

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Wish I would’ve driven the 1.5T. But I like the 2.0 enough for a DD.

wafflesnfalafel > Amoore100 01/11/2017 at 21:15

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winner

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Spasoje 01/11/2017 at 21:21

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No thanks.if I want a snowplow I’ll drive a truck.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > InFierority Complex 01/11/2017 at 21:22

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I don’t know what that is, but its pretty.

gmctavish needs more space > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 21:25

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Maybe the GTI

Maybe the Mazda3 instead, because I trust Mazda to make a car that breaks less

Most likely the Impreza, because this winter with my Legacy is making me love AWD, and boxers sound cool

Beggars can’t be choosers/It has to be cheaper choices:

Elantra Sport

Or Forte5

I don’t think I really realized how many good looking compacts were on sale right now. People really need to stop buying plain-coloured Civics and Corollas and think even a little bit outside of the box.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > gmctavish needs more space 01/11/2017 at 21:35

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But Civic are better than everything else on your list! Can’t defend Corollas though.

gmctavish needs more space > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 21:42

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I’m afraid I can’t agree with that, I think the Civic has some of the worst looks in its class, one of the least interesting drivetrains, and it’s too big. Mostly the looks though, that chrome bar on the front is a deal breaker.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 21:43

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I’ll take an A45 AMG. Because it’s worth $80k and I can sell it for a range topping Volvo S90.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 22:02

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The EPA classifies the S-class cabriolet as a subcompact, so I’ll take an S65 AMG Cabriolet in Emerald Green with a saddle interior and Flowing Lines trim for a cool $251k USD.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 01/11/2017 at 22:16

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Now he won’t be embarrassed about you showing up in a 25 year old Miata!  

ranwhenparked > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 22:54

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I’d do exactly what I did when my uncle offered to give me a riced out Civic in high school - thank him very much for the offer and politely decline.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > ranwhenparked 01/11/2017 at 22:56

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But it’s brand new, with a warranty!

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 23:49

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Why would it be anything else?

The Compromiser > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/11/2017 at 23:50

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Ford Focus RS.

AWD, seats 4, can carry groceries, will go sideways at the drop of a hat.

Autofixation > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/12/2017 at 00:01

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Subaru Crosstrek in Yellow and manual.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/12/2017 at 00:05

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Smart Fortwo.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 01/12/2017 at 00:24

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Is that the new Ronald McDonald mobile?

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/12/2017 at 00:25

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I was thinking big Bird.

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock 01/12/2017 at 00:27

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They share, because they’re the cool urban hipster millennials marketing teams jizz over.  

Spasoje > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 01/12/2017 at 16:44

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The facelift looks atrocious, so I’d likely go for the hatch (iM). That said, any styling complaints would stop after you tell people “I got it for free” lol

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Spasoje 01/12/2017 at 17:15

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Oh yeah I forgot the iM is a Corolla now.