What Would Oppo Do?

"UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy" (smithtaylorm) 01/17/2017 at 11:33 • Filed to: None

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As most of you probably don’t know, I’m graduating in April of this year. Around June/July, I am planning on purchasing a new car. Judging by my name, you can probably tell I’m a fan of longer roofs. Over Christmas break, I took a test drive of a Focus ST and fell in LOVE. Along with that, my car was hit for the third time in six months by someone else, so I decided to take the money and stop fixing it (it’s drive-able and does not look terrible and no frame damage, most of the damage was metal under the skin.), leaving me with a good amount of additional money AND another reason for a new car, as well as a job in engineering to afford it**. I’ve had my desired spec ST picked out for a while, but I’ve always been a huge fan of wagons. Recently looking online, it seems that ‘14-15 Allroads are falling right near the price I’d be getting the ST at, or slightly more expensive but still affordable. I know I should #savethemanuals, but honestly I’ve always had a passion for wagons. I really am at 50-50 here, what does everyone think?

This (going for a similar look, but won’t ever spend that much for wheels):

Or this:

** P.S. If anyone knows someone looking to hire an engineer, I’m graduating magna cum laude in Chemical Engineering with 2 years of experience through my school’s co-op program!

victor > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:38

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Don’t you want a wagon?

Party-vi > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:40

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You’ve seen alllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the Allroad posts on here about failing parts and engine-out maintenance, yet you’re still considering one? My hat is off to you.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > victor 01/17/2017 at 11:41

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Yes, but I’m also concerned about buying a used VAG product with less warranty than the Focus new. It will probably require more research into the reliability of the newer end of the B8 range.

Wobbles the Mind > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:41

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Start tucking away the payments you plan on making today, then get job, save some more, then order a V90.

TysMagic > Party-vi 01/17/2017 at 11:42

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14-15 with lower miles would still be in warranty so should be covered there. I assume that’s the plan.

E90M3 > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:42

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Live with your current car for a couple of months until you figure out exactly what you can afford. Upon graduation with a ChemE degree**, I thought I’d only be able to afford an E39 M5, well it turns out that I was able to afford a lot more, so I didn’t get the E39 like planned and got something I really didn’t think I’d be able to afford.

**P.S. If anyone wants to hire a ChemE with 3 years frac experience, I need a job.

The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:42

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A V60 polestar (if you can find one).

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > Party-vi 01/17/2017 at 11:42

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Those are older C5 allroads though, no? I was under the impression B8's are not like that. However, yes I am very aware of it and also my girlfriends brother has an ‘03 allroad and has gone through a lot with it.

victor > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:43

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The focus st isn’t a paragon of reliability either.

bob and john > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:45

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coreect. B8 are just a slightly lifted A4 wagon

CalzoneGolem > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:48

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That Allroad will cost you way more in routine maintenance than a Focus ST will. Also the amount you’ll have to spend on fixing whatever is broken or is breaking on the Audi will probably eclipse the value of the Focus.

Wacko > Party-vi 01/17/2017 at 11:51

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Funny how few roads are actually seen by Allroads..

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > TysMagic 01/17/2017 at 11:52

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Meaning that anything he saves on repairs goes into the depreciation when the warranty’s over. Ford’s well supported and cheaper.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:57

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1988 chevy celebrity wagon. It’s got a v6, is a wagon and has European aspirations.

Party-vi > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:58

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That is true - older Audis are shitboxes, and newer Audis haven’t yet had a chance to prove themselves as shitboxes.

OPPOsaurus WRX > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:58

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You should totally buy an Allroad

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:58

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Allroad, as long as you’re going in with your eyes opened and knowledgeable about the cars possible issues, go for it. I had a b8 S4 for 3 years and sold it off with 80k on the clock, it was the epitome of reliability. But I’m a glutton for punishment. I just picked up an 09 S8 with 47k on it for a daily driver. Go for it, I don’t think you will be thinking to yourself... gee I wish I had purchased the focus instead. But, you may want to budget some fixit money just in case. Audis are a very nice place to be while driving. I’m a fan. If they only made a minivan, I’d still have two audis in the garage.

Party-vi > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 11:59

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It’s going to cost a lot more to feed that Audi than the Ford, and you don’t have a job yet. Plus I would assume insurance on an financed Audi is a lot more than on a financed Ford Focus.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > Party-vi 01/17/2017 at 12:04

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Those are all good points. Costs job or not are important. With that said, obviously I’m going to have a job first before I make this decision. I would never buy a car without a job. Probably should have made that distinction

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > TysMagic 01/17/2017 at 12:04

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Yes that is the plan. Also not modifying the shit out of it. However, the con is the Ford would be in warranty a lot longer.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 12:32

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Too bad you’re a CE, I am looking for a Civil Engineer/PM to fill a vacancy in Nashville.

Also, get the ST. .One of us one of us.

UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/17/2017 at 12:46

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Damn. I do have some PM experience but it sounds like it’s probably in an industry not for a CE.

Arrivederci > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 12:48

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If you’re graduating without any student loans debt and already have a job, I say go for it.

If you have no student loans debt and are graduating without a job, go for it after landing a job and working three months.

If you have student loans debt and no job, get a job, pay off student loans and then worry about a car.

I wish I had listened to the above.

TysMagic > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 12:53

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I’m also happy to help with an x plan pin for the ford, you being a friend and neighbor and all that

Racin'Jason001 > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 13:21

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(You’re probably in the market for the older variant of this ^^)

(You’re obviously in the market for the newer variant of this ^^)

Try these for options. Hope this helps!

DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time > E90M3 01/17/2017 at 13:50

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$50 to take a Calculus exam for me? I’ll wear a ski mask to class the week before so everyone forgets what I look like.

E90M3 > DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time 01/17/2017 at 14:01

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That could work.

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 14:27

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federal/infrastructure security construction.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > UnderSTeerEnthusiast - Triumph Fanboy 01/17/2017 at 21:45

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not knowing your full financial position, I would still recommend waiting a few months after working to figure out your standing. I know a few guys who after graduation thought “I can get a BMW, Acura, Audi...” 2 of these 3 found themselves continuing to eat ramen noodles despite making $60k. Income - taxes-rent-other living expenses and that sweet salary shrinks quick.

If between the two, I’d pick the focus.