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Originally Posted by Conissah
Civic Type R? It's as boy racer as it gets, but it's actually quite fun behind the wheel. Good mpg, decently quick, manual, plenty of room, and fwd is good in snow.
Q50 S / Redsport? Can be had in AWD or RWD. Can feel a bit numb, but the 3.0TT powerplant is awesome for bolt ons and the interior is pretty premium.
Audi A3 Sportback? Decent hybrid that's not super lame like a Prius. Probably lowest on the list.
This may be a bit big, but SRT Jeep Grand Cherokee? I had a 2015 GC and absolutely loved it, and I had the chance to drive an SRT and fell in love. Almost pulled the trigger on one before I got my M2C.
If you want to stay in the V8 American Sedan game, you can scoop a Chevy SS for around that price point. Drove one of those as well, and it's pretty fun. Good performer on the track too.
Golf R? Somewhat premium, awd, pretty good power plant, good mpg, roomy. Never owned one, but from what I have read and been told, the MK7 is miles ahead of the 6, so I would shoot for that.
Focus RS? Meh interior, cheap, decent power, good mpg, awd + manual and roomy. Engine is limited by open deck design though, so it will never be a crazy powerhouse.
I'm sure I can come up with some more... These were the ones that came off the top of my head.
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Just cannot get excited about a Civic.
A3? Pass. I would not be happy unless S3, S4, RS3, etc. After driving an RS3, S3, S4, S7, no way would an A3 do it for me. Would only have a MB or Audi is under warranty for a while.
I guess I have to drive, or at least sit in, an RS before I say yes/no. However, that head issue scares me...