Oppo - Which would you?

"nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul" (nfamouscj) 01/24/2015 at 20:20 • Filed to: None

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Purely down to your opinions, don't worry about my needs or wants. If you needed to pick up one of these which would you go for?

http://www.tysingerhyundai.net/VehicleDetails…

2014 Gen Coupe R Spec or 2013 FoST

http://m.carmax.com/vehicle/115351…

I'm having a hard time deciding and need some input. The FoST is coming from carmax which I've heard good and bad but it is an ST3 model so it's top tier where as the Gen Coupe is a stripper model though coming straight from the dealer.

Edit: this is why I love Oppo. Lots of great opinions and bits of info. I'll be taking this with me on my search.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:25

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Genesis, because rear wheel drive. Also, Hyundai's warranty is pretty good.

Big Bubba Ray > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:26

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Hyundai.

Funktheduck > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:26

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I would go with the FoST. I have dogs that need to be hauled around sometimes.

Another thing is, the FoST doesn't stand out quite as much so a cop may be less likely to pull you over vs a red sports coupe.

SlickMcRick > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:26

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I'm not really sure. This is a great question...... Gen Coupe FTW. Sorry but I'd much rather have some RWD fun in my life. That and I like to be a little different. Everyone is jumping for the FoST and FiST brothers about now.

Kanaric > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:27

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FoST doesn't have a limited slip, earlier you seemed intent on modding. I wouldn't mod a FWD for power without a LSD so FoST is a pure no go for me. Especially against a RWD with LSD.

jkm7680 > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:28

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I'm going to guess that about five people will ask why the Fiesta ST isn't on the list.

I don't like the clutch in the Genesis at all, It doesn't feel great to me. I'd go for the FoST personally, It just feels higher quality.

djmt1 > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:29

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Ford. Don't buy base.

promoted by the color red > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:33

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FoST. There are no downsides to having practicality in your sports car and STs have steep depreciation. If you could bundle it with an extended warranty, it sounds like a real winner.

shop-teacher > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:33

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Drive them both, then buy which ever one excites you the most.

dogisbadob > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:33

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If you can live without a sunroof, the new car 10-year /100k warranty is awesome.

XJDano > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:33

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I'm more of a FWD hatch guy myself.

But all about the no frills base models.

Manual all the things!

XJDano > jkm7680 01/24/2015 at 20:34

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Why isn't the ST on the list?

Alfalfa > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:36

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I would get the Hyundai. It's the one that actually looks like a sports car, and probably more reliable.

Alex B > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:36

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Hyundai.

mazda616 > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:37

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Genesis because everyone and their mother has a FoST.

Nibbles > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:45

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Gen Coupe because I kinda lust after one

Nibbles > djmt1 01/24/2015 at 20:46

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R-spec isn't base.

djmt1 > Nibbles 01/24/2015 at 20:48

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I thought stripper was Americanese for base.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > djmt1 01/24/2015 at 20:53

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It sort of is. They got rid of the extra stuff I believe - like heated seats, power seats, satnav, etc. Makes it more of a track car... Even though they have a track edition which has all the goodies. It's confusing.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 20:59

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I vote for the Hyundai, because what the other folks are saying, RWD and Hyundai quality (no longer an oxymoron).

dogisbadob > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 21:01

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Unfortunately, there is no 2.0T Track in the US anymore (it was only offered for the first year). However, it's still available in Canada.

I just wish the R-spec had a sunroof!

Jonee > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 21:16

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The Focus ST is so so much more fun, in my opinion. A lot depends on how and where you want to drive it, but just performance-wise, I'd take an ST over anything within $20K of its price.

wiffleballtony > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 21:19

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I've heard the turbo lag on the 2.0 is pretty appalling. Even though it is not RWD I would have to go with the Focus.

SlickMcRick > wiffleballtony 01/24/2015 at 21:41

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Correction for that issue is a simple tune away

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Alfalfa 01/24/2015 at 21:48

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Also, even the V6 probably gets better real world mileage.

Darren McLellan > Kanaric 01/24/2015 at 22:04

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LSD is in again?

Who gnu?

NJAnon > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/24/2015 at 22:24

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Hyundai Genesis. RWD and I haven't witnessed any clutch problems in the events I've seen them at. Unless you have an affinity for wanting the Focus, don't get it.

wiffleballtony > SlickMcRick 01/24/2015 at 23:35

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And risk losing that sweet sweet Hyundai warranty.

Nibbles > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/25/2015 at 12:04

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they have a track edition on the 3.8, the 2.0 gets base, R-Spec and Premium.

mr2gud2u > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/25/2015 at 12:09

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If the ST wasn't wrong wheel drive I'd be all over it.