Focus XR5, makes you think twice when buying an astra VXR

[Shaun]

well its true - take mine for example - apart from proper front seats, climate control, 17s and the rev's in the centre of the dash, its the same Impreza that most grandmothers drive to Chadstone and back.

I couldn't give a shit though, because it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel, especially in the wet

Thats all that matters. My Sister BF is going to Buy a WRX... He said the same things after going in the VXR. He said what do you get with a WRX. AWD but no comfit. But as i said to him and he agrees. there heritage is going fast and basic.

[aussie_in_london]

Audi RS4 would be my recommendation if costs permit : )

[Shaun]

Ausi RS4 would be my recommendation if costs permit : )

2nd that....

[OZChris]

oooooooook ..... so I opened a can of worms!! geezzs people... calm down!

I want a track car, but a car thats refined and has luxory, one with heated leather seats, fully optioned, safe for the wife to drive.. one to put around town and then on weekends to take into the hills and chase down bikes.
I've grown up with FWD's my whole life, and to be honest I have never owned a RWD/AWD and have never drifted or gone out power sliding cars... with FWD cars you learn to brake, pick a line, and control the accleration through the corner so you don't get understeer plow off the road or get the back out that far its going to spin!

So yeh VXR or MP3s(?) I think
however maybe I need to learn rwd... rx8.. mx5 turbo or...

Again just my 20 cents, I'd go with a 6 MPS ; then again I'm biased

[dug74]

Again just my 20 cents, I'd go with a 6 MPS ; then again I'm biased

Maybe bias...as i am too..

But seriously...the MPS6 has the performance and luxury...also easy to drive for the laydees...

Styling isnt ..WOW LOOK AT ME...but as said...neither is the WRX.

It has all the creature comforts you could want...and can fit a family with ease.

Going rather cheap..if you can still find a 06 plated model...

But...if the money was no problem...i would definately take the Audi.

I also agree....that the VXR and MPS3 isnt the car you want...for both track, luxury and everyday driving...

Cheers
DUG74

[Wraith]

oooooooook ..... so I opened a can of worms!! geezzs people... calm down!

I want a track car, but a car thats refined and has luxory, one with heated leather seats, fully optioned, safe for the wife to drive.. one to put around town and then on weekends to take into the hills and chase down bikes.
I've grown up with FWD's my whole life, and to be honest I have never owned a RWD/AWD and have never drifted or gone out power sliding cars... with FWD cars you learn to brake, pick a line, and control the accleration through the corner so you don't get understeer plow off the road or get the back out that far its going to spin!

So yeh VXR or MP3s(?) I think
however maybe I need to learn rwd... rx8.. mx5 turbo or...

As others have suggested, that's an impossible blend/combination for one car to have in the 'nominated' price range you've also noted

You'll have to just settle on one of the many compromised discussed types of 'your choice', or hang out and save up a few more dollars and get something that fits your above description

Oh, nothing hard about learning RWD, except proper handling of an LSD in the wet - fish tail heaven

[Jass]

As others have suggested, that's an impossible blend/combination for one car to have in the 'nominated' price range you've also noted

You'll have to just settle on one of the many compromised discussed types of 'your choice', or hang out and save up a few more dollars and get something that fits your above description

Oh, nothing hard about learning RWD, except proper handling of an LSD in the wet - fish tail heaven

Personally i like the look of the Liberty 3.0R spec.B or the Liberty 2.5GT spec.B, depending on your price range. If i had a spare 70k i would go for the Liberty STI instead or Audi S3.

[Tommi]

thanks for the replies there helping out heaps, speically because you own the cars and have or have had experiance with them.

I'm still confused... this is just as hard as buying a house... and thats another thing we are looking for hmmm... I wonder if I can find one of those RV's powered by a veyron engine hehe :P

I also have a soft spot for rare cars, my corolla is one of 6000 built world wide however its dead ..but i still polish it and love it...anyhow... I'm still liking the VXR, theres something about it... its different and has potential, sure the 0-100 can be compared to late 80's cars but you have to remember jurnos driving the humble excel, some jurnos said it did the quater in 18sec some said low 14's..wrx times! who cares what their test say.. its finding that
car that best fits your purpose... be it a mini, mazda 3 or 6mps, a sss pulsar, a wrx or a vxr... and what really matters is what Vectracious said "...it puts a smile on my face every time I get behind the wheel" and thats what we all want.

By the way... M5... nah ... m6 I never said anything about 4 doors lol.

[bornwild]

Personally i like the look of the Liberty 3.0R spec.B or the Liberty 2.5GT spec.B, depending on your price range. If i had a spare 70k i would go for the Liberty STI instead or Audi S3.

70k buys you a BMW 330i with sport pack

[CORZZA]

The VXR cleans the ford up in a straight line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go watch the Top Gear review on the Ford, Vauxhall & Renault