New car: 2012 Focus or 2012 Mazda3

[KenC]

So why not just buy an e28 eta???

Because he doesn't want a worn out 25yo car with no modern amenities and no warranty.

[5Toes]

So why not just buy an e28 eta???

[CorvallisBMW]

The RS is coming in 2013

UK also gets a 1.6 turbo, 6-speed sticks, projector headlights and diesels :(

[djjerme]

..nothing 'merica about the Focus. Designed in the UK, built in Mexico. It's got some great handling characteristics for a FWD, and there some decent mod's that can be done. Hit the YouTube's and check out Top Gear's review of the Focus and the RS (which we will probably never get to see on our shores.)

[CorvallisBMW]

Why no fiesta?

Too small, less refined, only slightly cheaper and no improvement in mpg.

[CorvallisBMW]

1. Its a dd for work, how much room does 1 person need
2. Its a dd for work, how well does it have to handle and it'll be less maintenance.
3. The only point worth noting, but it is cheaper, get better mpg, has a better warranty, and hell I think you qualify for their assurance deal with this car too.

This is a long-term car for me, i.e. 5+ years. So there's more to consider besides just me and my commute. And the twist beam axle is why #3 exists. The MPG difference is 38 vs 40, which works out to about $100/yr.

[5Toes]

Why no fiesta?

[matthugie]

You're missing a poll option...

[AndrewBird]

Just get another e30, duh.

[mrsleeve]

You dont have to tell me about living outta your truck I do it most all the time, and no matter how many promotions I get I will still be living outta mine (company rig at least) .

Congrats, marked up already ehh, wow you must be doing something right for having such low seniority

[e30e]

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all from the guy that just bought a 1/2 ton chevy for a DD............ ;) :P

I used to live out of it, just got promoted so now it'll get parked as I'll be commuting across town every day.

[Mercury[BKM]]

when people car shop, they have blinders on usually and make an emotional purchase based off the facts they have with targeted bias to the car that they "want' vs "what accomplishes their needs"

ive seen people buy mustang GTs when they're shopping for a nice daily commuter
ive also seen people who want to save money on gas and paid 6k OVER sticker on a prius, which in the end will cost them more than the TDi they just traded in (i worked that deal and made a fat check)

[mrsleeve]

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all from the guy that just bought a 1/2 ton chevy for a DD............ ;) :P

[e30e]

I looked extensively at the Veloster. But in the end I ruled it out because,

1. It's too small
2. It has a very inferior twist-beam rear suspension
3. It rides significantly rougher and louder than the others

The 6-speed is fantastic, believe me, but it wasn't worth the other sacrifices.

1. Its a dd for work, how much room does 1 person need
2. Its a dd for work, how well does it have to handle and it'll be less maintenance.
3. The only point worth noting, but it is cheaper, get better mpg, has a better warranty, and hell I think you qualify for their assurance deal with this car too.

[CorvallisBMW]

I looked extensively at the Veloster. But in the end I ruled it out because,

1. It's too small
2. It has a very inferior twist-beam rear suspension
3. It rides significantly rougher and louder than the others

The 6-speed is fantastic, believe me, but it wasn't worth the other sacrifices.