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Old 23-07-2014, 08:23 AM   #31
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Default Re: $40k fun machines

I would have picked the 86 as well.

These days, new xr6t lux pack can be had for under $40k.
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Old 23-07-2014, 08:40 AM   #32
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Wife's got a Subaru BRZ, you really need to drive one of these (BRZ/86) to appreciate the appeal of them. As a package they are a lot of fun. Certainly no dragstrip weapon though.
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I'd personally love to see an STI type version of the BRZ I think that would be a great little 2 door.
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Old 23-07-2014, 02:13 PM   #34
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Subaru is definitely right at the top would probably hold a roundabout at 90k's!
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Old 23-07-2014, 04:32 PM   #35
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It's a really odd selection of cars reading it again. There's a 10k difference between cheapest and most expensive, which is a lot when this is around 40k, for a start.

Why put a large rear drive V8 amongst a field of light 4cyl cars? Why use a GTI, it no longer claims to be a "hot hatch"?

And why does the video review have the Megane RS 265 (would be my choice) and the Focus ST in it yet the written article makes no mention?

Odd.
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Old 23-07-2014, 07:56 PM   #36
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The problem with that is the handling of a modern SS isn't that bad and it's quick in a straight line. I don't like the feel of higher powered fwd cars so the rwd of the SS is also a plus.

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Nothing wrong with FWD if you do some simple mods.

Come for a spin in my 310kw Fwd 3.9L V6 with Koni suspension, Quaife LSD and 16 PSI boosted twin Garret 2560 turbos.

You may be surprised (as are the 270kw SS commodores that I leave behind)
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