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09-24-2013, 12:21 PM
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I couldn't agree more 
09-24-2013, 12:25 PM
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Much to my chagrin (I wanted a 3 or 5 door hatch version) they are going upscale with this new one and luxury. Their self proclaimed target was the M3 sedan. I think you'll be surprised.
09-24-2013, 12:28 PM
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Look into the soon to come Audi S3 sport back 4dr+hatch. Looks promising but won't offer much more power than a 14' golf r
The 2014 golf r is on my prospective buy list next year along with the new gen STi whenever it comes out. I wish the acura Tsx was a better looking car.
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The 2014 golf r is on my prospective buy list next year along with the new gen STi whenever it comes out. I wish the acura Tsx was a better looking car.
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09-24-2013, 01:07 PM
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I can't believe nobody has mentioned the CLA AMG (though billio was close, haha). AWD and 355 hp from a hand built engine. For me it would probably come down to that or the Audi S4. BMW doesn't make their AWD cars sporty for some reason and I'm just not a fan of the F30's styling at all. You could also look at the Cadillac ATS and/or CTS, they're both available with AWD as well.
thats b.c he said $40k or below. The CLA45 AMG starts at $47k. Will probably cost $55k with options
09-24-2013, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k' timestamp='1380052591' post='22794508
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the CLA AMG (though billio was close, haha). AWD and 355 hp from a hand built engine. For me it would probably come down to that or the Audi S4. BMW doesn't make their AWD cars sporty for some reason and I'm just not a fan of the F30's styling at all. You could also look at the Cadillac ATS and/or CTS, they're both available with AWD as well.
thats b.c he said $40k or below. The CLA45 AMG starts at $47k. Will probably cost $55k with options
I think I'd get less laughs from my friends with V8s if I had a 35K Golf R with go fast mods, than a 50K 4cylinder 4dr Merc.
09-24-2013, 05:17 PM
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Ford King Ranch Turbo Diesel with chip 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9-3s-j8qz8
But really, why AWD? I've driven a few AWD cars and found that I prefer the feel of a 2WD car even if it means I can't always put the power down as well. I find they often feel better in intermittent traction situations. Just a preference thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9-3s-j8qz8
But really, why AWD? I've driven a few AWD cars and found that I prefer the feel of a 2WD car even if it means I can't always put the power down as well. I find they often feel better in intermittent traction situations. Just a preference thing.
09-24-2013, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by s.hasan546' timestamp='1380056865' post='22794648
[quote name='WolfpackS2k' timestamp='1380052591' post='22794508']
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the CLA AMG (though billio was close, haha). AWD and 355 hp from a hand built engine. For me it would probably come down to that or the Audi S4. BMW doesn't make their AWD cars sporty for some reason and I'm just not a fan of the F30's styling at all. You could also look at the Cadillac ATS and/or CTS, they're both available with AWD as well.
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the CLA AMG (though billio was close, haha). AWD and 355 hp from a hand built engine. For me it would probably come down to that or the Audi S4. BMW doesn't make their AWD cars sporty for some reason and I'm just not a fan of the F30's styling at all. You could also look at the Cadillac ATS and/or CTS, they're both available with AWD as well.
thats b.c he said $40k or below. The CLA45 AMG starts at $47k. Will probably cost $55k with options
I think I'd get less laughs from my friends with V8s if I had a 35K Golf R with go fast mods, than a 50K 4cylinder 4dr Merc.
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who cares if it has a 4 cyl or 6 cyl? 90% of people won't know and won't care. & there are some pretty fast 4 cyls out there
09-24-2013, 05:32 PM
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09-24-2013, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rockville' timestamp='1380071824' post='22795008
But really, why AWD? I've driven a few AWD cars and found that I prefer the feel of a 2WD car even if it means I can't always put the power down as well. I find they often feel better in intermittent traction situations. Just a preference thing.
Get some snow tires. If they work in Minniapolis, the Midwest or California (Tahoe) they will work in the North East. The OP wants big power. That means he is likely running summer tires. Would you want summer tires in the snow? Remember that all cars have 4WB (4 wheel brakes).