I don't know if this is some sort of old adage or just something I heard at some point, but there's the idea that when you go to a flip a coin, you end up hoping for a certain outcome in that brief moment between flipping the coin and it hitting the ground, and that's where your heart lies? One thi...

The reason I'd go with the Subie is because of VW maintenance issues and cost.... ...If you only want to keep it for a couple of years then reliability is a nonissue since the car will be under warranty until you get the next one. Very valid points. In truth, I planned on keeping the Focus ST only ...

I really hate how my mind frequently walks a slippery slope.... I just end up with new ideas, like: -Option 3: Save up a while longer (likely an extra ~6 months) and get the upcoming VW Golf R with a DSG. Best of both worlds: AWD + everything I love about the GTI. Problem solved. ^^^Then I come back...

Saul_Good wrote:Oh you know....... Keeping a car long enough to justify future car parts purchases for it. :P

Zing!!

Well played, sir.

My father-in-law has an outback with the CVT. I've driven it a few times. Even though they say it has the feeling of an auto with gears, it really doesn't feel that way to me. I'm not really sure how I feel about it. My father-in-law likes it for driving in the mountains, no finding gears while cli...

WRX Pros - AWD (Who doesn't love AWD! Never have to worry about the snowy days at all. Going to the mountains? No problem!) - Subaru (Have I ever mentioned I love Subaru?) - Boxer motor (See previous statement) - Community (You mentioned it; it's awesome) - Aftermarket (Great support and tons of pr...

Nice car buddy! Congrats! I've always like the look of the Veloster- they've caught me eye in traffic several times. They're definitely one of the better looking cars in the segment. They seem like a pretty good value as well. Although I did get a bit of a laugh out of your photo of the Veloster in ...

Picked up a set of regular Focus Titanium wheels (17" vs stock ST- 18") a while back along with a set of Blizzak snow tires. Finally mounted them in the garage today- just in time for the snow tomorrow! http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b346/roninsoldier83/FoSTSnowTires1_zps6a6f2788.jpg http://i22.p...

Of the 2, I would choose the GTI. Much more refinement as well as a better interior then pretty much any Subaru. I pose a secondary question: did you try the ralliart/evo MR with the SST dual clutch trans? Yes..... I drove the Ralliart a few years back and was never impressed- it really can't compe...

The same trio I was investigating (although I was hunting for 2014s, purposely knowing they'd be refreshed in 2015 and hoping for a deal, no luck.) I also wanted a hatch, knocking out the 2015 WRX. Price independent, I most likely would've taken a 2014 WRX. Of the 2015s, I'd prob go with the GTI. I...

you already know my opinion. I'm looking at Golf R once I can get rid of our Mazda 6.... Yeah, I hear ya.... If I could justify the extra coin, I would also pickup the Golf R (w/DSG) and there wouldn't even be a debate. The upcoming R is very tempting.... too bad that the DSG version will likely be...

So, before anyone says it, I know, I go through cars like some people go through socks. I know I'm not the only one here with a bit of a problem (I'm looking straight at you Tim...), but it is what it is :D . I currently have a Ford Focus ST and I purchased it for several very good reasons. Namely t...

All very valid points, but my first thought when you mentioned 16s was brake clearance. Looking at the pictures in Huzer's thread about his ST ( http://www.coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9111 ), it doesn't look like those brakes would ever clear 16s. 17s might even be hard to fit dep...

Dedicated winter wheels & tires. Here's my rationale: -Going with a set of 16" wheels & tires could potentially be cheaper than just 18" tires alone. There is one drawback though: extra set of TPMS sensors; but they're cheap on eBay. -After they're assembled, you can mount them yourself for free in ...

Assuming this isn't a scam, the first thing that popped into my head was: "good candidate for a V8 swap"...... Sell "JDM" 13b in order to offset partial cost from Chevy LSx..... Wiring problem "solved"

I know, I know, blasphemy!

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