Noize

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We always talk about what's next and upgrading on here. But what if you went the other way?

In this imaginary scenario, you can't buy a used car. You have to buy a new car, and the max you could spend would be $29,000. If you spend less, you can use the remainder for upgrades. Feel free to detail those as well.

Ready, set, go!

Noize

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It would be a Blue BRZ for me.
The current manufacturer incentive on these is crazy! You can get a base (which means HIDs on the Subie) right now for $23k.

I've had a lot of recent seat time its twin, the FR-S. I actually like the way the body panels on that car flow much better, but with Scion's no haggle pricing and the inability to get HID headlights, the BRZ edges it out in bang for the buck to me.

Dynamically, there isn't a car anywhere near this price range that is as much of a driver's car as these 86s.

There's a couple of glaring issues with this car. One is easily fixed: The factory Michelin Primacy tires suck. They contribute to the playful nature of the car since the power is low, but have horrible grip, and are worthless in the rain.

On a low budget setup, this car even upgraded to a midrange summer tire like Pilot Super Sports in stock size would be fantastic.

Wider wheels with max summer 255/35/18 tires all around, and decent coilovers would make this one fun daily driver.

If you're a deal shopper and can turn wrenches, a bolt on supercharger kit would address the other issue this car has: Tepid stock power.

LetsGetThisDone

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Probably an Ecoboost mustang with the performance pack.Would have a couple grand leftover for some bolton horsepower, and basic suspension parts. The included 255/40r19 tires would likely be plenty of tire.

legacyGSR

Golf GTI or Focus ST/Fiesta ST

RazorLab

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Which incentive are you talking about? All I see are two financing offers (0.9% for 2015 and 1.49% for 2016) and a $349/m lease offer.

Base invoice is $24,234 before $795 destination.

Noize

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I went to the local dealer and there's leftover 2015s with $23,xxx sale tags in the windows. Talked to the sales manager and he said there's a deal through Subaru and it goes through the end of the month, but they believe it could get extended through December. He did mention it is under invoice.

Took me way off guard because this dealer isn't one to give good deals, and that price was still good with their BS $995 tint and door protection package included. Darrell Waltrip Subaru in Franklin, TN.

IzzyRS

iTrader: (8)

Ecoboost something, maybe an ST Focus since it can probably fit a car seat fairy easily. The BRZ is a decent choice, its just sooo slow lol. My buddy has one as a daily, and it is fun in the snow with some decent Blizzaks on it. But its slow, needs boost or a v8!

e_kobz

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2015/2016 white, 6 speed, base model WRX. That new motor is pretty impressive and I love AWD

LetsGetThisDone

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But they're soooooo ugly.....lol

Noize

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They're supermodels compared to what you picked.

e_kobz

iTrader: (36)

In stock form I agree they don't look the best. However with a drop, some nice wheels and a front lip they look pretty damn clean. Here is RSD's 2015 with Ohlins and some 18x10 ZE40's with a simple APR lip.

Name User

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That division in the front window, and how the mirror is placed gives it heavy minivan/prius vibes. Like I was actually parked next to one and thought I was next to a prius, I backed out and realized it was a WRX.

LetsGetThisDone

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Yea....meh

AngryEvo

The wrx would be my choice too. It's a beautiful car, but it drives like a Camry and I don't like the new engine powerband so umm, no thanks.

RazorLab

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Not that I am defending the newer WRX/STI looks (I think it's horrible too) but a very good amount of new cars have that mirror design.

Maybe it's a crash regulation on some cars, maybe it's a cost saving measure, who knows, but it's very widespread.

BRZ, FRS, Golf, S3, Cayman, Fiesta, 911, etc