Oppo new car challenge

"Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo" (akioohtori)
11/14/2018 at 12:43 • Filed to: unnecessary car shopping without E90M3

I love my Volvo. It is quick, comfortable, and good looking. It is, however, currently throwing a temper tantrum because of, we hope, a failing battery. It also turns seven this December. As it is my “reliable” “daily driver” I’ve been pondering what I would replace it with if I chose to and... honestly I’m not coming up with much. That is where you come in!

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Under $50,000

2014 or newer

Power to weight ratio of 175 HP/TON or greater (Reference: Volvo is 250HP at 3300 pounds) and a good amount of torque (Volvo as ~300)

Manual Transmission

Do not want: BMW, Audi, Mustang, Camaro, Charger, Challenger

Vehicle should be stock

Located in the US

Not looking for specific listings (though those are welcome), just ideas.

DISCUSSION (34)

William Byrd > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 12:50

BMW, Audi, Mustang, Camaro, Charger, Challenger

Camaro aside, those were some of my first suggestions! haha

Beyond that, Cadillac ATS-V maybe?

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > William Byrd
11/14/2018 at 12:51

Haha yeah I fully realize that is the requirement that makes this a hard question.

Arrivederci > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 12:51

My Audi threw a temper tantrum when the battery went south. I was so freaked I actually took it to the damn dealer, thinking the electrics had gotten fried somehow. Nope, just a dying battery.

Oh, and for the car: Golf R.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 12:51

Kinja'd!!!

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
11/14/2018 at 12:53

I’ve honestly never looked into them. What is the power to weight ratio on these?

benjrblant > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 12:57

So, uh... is that ‘lil volvo up for sale? *wink wink

BeaterGT > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 12:58

Ignore #5 and get an S4. Or maybe an ATS-V or V-Sport?

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 12:58

My Fiesta has the MR230 pack (can be factory ordered in Europe). 230hp 250lbft at 2300lbs (roughly).

Focus ST 252hp, 270lbft at 3223lbs

Focus RS 300+ hp and torque at a similar weight

William Byrd > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 12:59

My current new car list has very similar requirements. Here’s my short list:

New/Used Mustang GT with performance pack

Used Charger/Challenger 392 Scat Pack or...maybe a Hellcat

Used R35 GT-R (prices are creeping down toward $40K slowly)

Used Cadillac ATS-V

Used Audi S5 Sportback, or maybe an A7

There could be a BMW in there, not positive, would have to be some sort of CPO option (same with the Audis ) .

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:00

the Golf R seems like the next logical step for some one upgrading from a C30. 300hp at the same weight as the Volvo.

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Wobbles the Mind > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:02

Have you considered a C7? 2014 loaded Z51s with no mileage are under $50k. Even the base cars are great, reliable, and under $40k.

William Byrd > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:03

I’ve driven all three (Focus ST and RS on camera) and they’re pretty great. Bummer to see them leave the Ford lineup.

random001 > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:04

SS and be done with it.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:05

Porsche boxster/Cayman.

Subaru WRX STi

Civic type R

Focus RS

Mazda Miata RF

Chevrolet SS

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Arrivederci
11/14/2018 at 13:07

the R is the most logical choice. The C30 was a quir ky alternative to the Golf. Since. if you want to upgrade from a GTI , you get an R. SO buy the VW since Volvo doesn’t make a quirky option anymore.

William Byrd > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/14/2018 at 13:09

Great car. I still wrestle with GTI vs. R on a daily driver basis. I beat on a GTI around Dominion Raceway not too long ago and it was so much fun. The R that I tested was mostly on the highway. Super comfortable and enjoyable, had a hard time justifying the huge price difference between a nicely spec’d GTI.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > William Byrd
11/14/2018 at 13:10

Personally I’d go R for the AWD. I don’t want to go back to daily driving a FWD car in the winter. I’m too spoiled.

William Byrd > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
11/14/2018 at 13:11

True, I drove both in good weather. That definitely makes a difference.

Shift24 > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:13

Chevy SS

Corvette

FoST/FiST or RS

CTS-V

ATS-V

Euro

Used M2/M3/M5/M6 (and yes I have a link to an M6 Grand coupe )

EDIT : was lied to its auto but would still take that

Used S4

GTi / Golf-R

Porsche Cayman

Asia

Evo

WRX/STi

Type R

Kia Stinger GT

If it were me that M6 all day

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:13

Ignore #1? Easy - GT3. =)

3point8isgreat > Wobbles the Mind
11/14/2018 at 13:13

This this this. Decided to scroll down before commenting this. You can get CPO Corvettes with stuff like the 2lt (mmm heated and ventillated seats) and Z51 for about $45k.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:15

If you can find one with a manual

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Or a used CTS-V

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Sovande > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 13:34

2015.5 V60 R Design. Still has the 6 cylinder engine. Or get a 2018 with the supercharged and turbo’d 4. Y ou can find them brand new for $45k-ish.

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Tapas > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 14:19

Golf R or Focus RS

If you don’t want a hatchback, the previous Mustang GT.

If you want to stret ch your budget, then M2.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 15:58

If you like it, just keep it. Or, V60, or Giulia.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
11/14/2018 at 16:13

The 4C or Giulia would be in my garage if it weren’t for the lack of 3 pedals.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 16:19

Chrysler 300, seeings you said no Charger.

Drive the 8-speed auto, it made me love autos a little bit.

arl > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 17:03

Golf R

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 18:25

Not sure if enough power to qualify or if our because BMW, but MINI? Fun, quick, easy to find with 3 pedals.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > MiniGTI - now with XJ6
11/14/2018 at 18:41

I test drove a used S in 2009 and didn’t like that particular one, so I haven’t really looked back at them. It drove really strange (buckets of turbo lag and I think the clutch may have been slipping) and the sunroof broke during the test drive.

MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 19:01

The quality is quite improved since then. I admit t he r56 does have some turbo lag, I’m only assuming the newer f-series 2.0 is better that way too.

Keep your Volvo running, there’s just not many appealing newer choices.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/14/2018 at 22:10

I could've sworn you could get the Giulia that way

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
11/14/2018 at 22:49

Not in the US :-(

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo
11/15/2018 at 09:26

Lame!