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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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I have to put the front plate mount on my car - just going with the OE one. Stupid pop rivets. Anyone installed their own?
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Apr 1, 2014 19:29
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I think they look stupid and I really don't care about having to have the front plate on.
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Apr 2, 2014 17:23
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Swung by the dealer since the rivet size wasn't one I could drive. It cost like twenty bucks to get it installed. Not terrible. It looks fine, too. I hate how shady the tow hook mounts look.
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Apr 2, 2014 20:48
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I really like that interior on the A45 but Jesus Christ, that's well out of hot hatch territory. For a price benchmark so us 'murcans can get an idea of what it runs, what would a ST or a GTI Performance Pack run you?
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Apr 3, 2014 14:32
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Sole Survivor posted:I checked it out, due to morbid curiosity. So in the US, back of envelope, the A45 would cost about 48K. That's not horrible, but I'd be hard pressed to not buy the M235i.
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Apr 3, 2014 16:00
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There wasn't a market for a 27K premium hatchback in NA, so 50K is probably a stretch (C30, A3). I saw a new CLA the other day in person and was very disappointed. Part of the MB appeal is how god drat German the designs are - the CLA looked like an upscale Hyundai concept to me.
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Apr 4, 2014 01:32
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Elwood P. Dowd posted:Jalopnik posted a couple of days ago that folks at subaru are already saying that a hatchback WRX is under consideration. Didn't take long. Mother fucker, this is basically why I bought the ST.
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Apr 8, 2014 15:00
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KakerMix posted:Welcome to VW of America's marketing. No Audi hatches or wagons unless you want a crossover or hybrid. VWoA sold the A3 hatch in America for years and it was completely unsuccessful. What do you think they should do differently? Continue to push cars that people don't buy?
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Apr 9, 2014 03:21
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Bovril Delight posted:but I swear I'll buy it if you make it RWD and a manual honest Enthusiasts are the fuckin worst.
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Apr 9, 2014 03:26
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KakerMix posted:They should accommodate me obviously and sell me an S4 Avant obviously! I agree with this and I would actually shell out the money but it's not sufficient. The problem is that when someone does take a risk or finally bring over a European model, they generally get hosed because enthusiasts are just waiting to buy it used in five years. Doesn't work when nobody buys it new, though.
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Apr 9, 2014 13:00
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1791apparel posted:Very nice. You have to want AWD and the pretty blue paint and the stock warranty. I didn't like the last R, but I'm considering the next one if it actually ends up as good as people are claiming.
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Apr 10, 2014 18:58
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Voltage posted:I ordered one with recaros and no nav or sunroof, but the order got botched and I ended up getting a loaded one with recaros, nav and sunroof. I don't like the nav very much but I have very rarely had a problem with route guidance via Sync in the FoST.
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Apr 14, 2014 19:41
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ilkhan posted:I'm debating getting a FoST and if so it will be blue. The lack of any other decent color makes me mad. It was very difficult for me to find a blue FoST with the options I wanted, so I settled for black. I don't really care, it gets street parked in an incredibly dense urban area so the paint's gonna get hosed anyway  This is how I rationalize.
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Apr 14, 2014 22:31
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8ender posted:I personally prefer the look of the S3 over the R but agreed. While I agree, there are probably a few thousand reasons that I could be persuaded that the R would be a better choice. I do prefer the longer trunk/cargo area of the A3 though.
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May 20, 2014 04:10
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Visibility is not that bad, you definitely get used to it. The turning circle, though... woof.
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May 24, 2014 00:48
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Phy posted:The new 3 looks way better as a sedan than as a hatch and I hope if they build another MS3 they do it as a sports sedan. There I've said it and I'm not sorry neither. Though it would probably be difficult to justify that with an MS6 also in the offing. The hatch does look wacky. I think I am going to keep the Focus until Alfa comes to America and releases some sort of Giulia / GTV Quadrifoglio Verde hatchback of hellish unreliability. Let's go, FCA! (basically, it looks like I am keeping the Focus until the heat death of the universe)
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May 28, 2014 13:17
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BoostCreep posted:I'm generally not a VW fan, but being in Hong Kong the past couple days and seeing the new Scirocco in the flesh, I have no idea why they aren't bringing it to the US. It gorgeous, intimidating, sleek, and I want one. That thing would sell like hotcakes. Federalization and the fact that it would be quite expensive are the rationales I have heard.
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Jun 19, 2014 15:57
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Ringo Star Get posted:The 2015 Focus ST will have a flat-bottom steering wheel, new rear and front fascia (slightly), cleaned up interior, improved steering and suspension, same powerplant: I was just thinking the same thing. I don't love the wheel on the current version. I'm also cool with an electronic parking brake. I know that the handbrake is good for MAXXXIMUM HOONAGE but I loving only use the thing to park, so I'd like the extra console room, since that's limited.
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Jun 27, 2014 14:52
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Rhyno posted:I hate you. For 18" they cost a fortune. When I priced it out, over the life of the car it was significantly cheaper to buy cheap poo poo 16" alloys and run X-Ices versus buying X-Ices for the 18" wheels.
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Jul 9, 2014 11:29
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Because the Recaros are loving great seats.
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Aug 1, 2014 23:36
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Laranzu posted:Focus ST recall out for the stalling/weird idle issues. So without the CEL, no joy? I notice this about once every week or two (noticed it this AM on the drive in), but it has yet to throw a code.
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Aug 11, 2014 12:49
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veedubfreak posted:I'm hearing rumors that the R is only going to come with DSG when it first comes out. I really want to keep with a MT. I have seen a brand new GTI every day since last Thursday and it's getting harder and harder to wait for the R. The 7R20 will be both. VW learned from the R32 that people will bitch if it's DSG only, and they also learned from the 6R20 that people will bitch if it's manual only.
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Aug 11, 2014 21:16
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It's almost like an independent dealer network doesn't offer a consistent sales, service or parts experience at all!
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Aug 12, 2014 16:42
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A MIRACLE posted:get a side/corner mount? Those tend to look janky as gently caress though.
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Aug 20, 2014 03:17
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stump posted:I don't see why you wouldn't be able to tow with one, assuming the ST doesn't gave any funny exhaust placement over the normal one. Dunno about the FiST but the FoST has a center mount exhaust, which would complicate things. You can get a hitch for the Fiesta that is rated to 2,000 lbs, but I would highly recommend that you don't tow anything all that heavy for very long distances or at speeds. You get some serious trailer dynamics problems with a wheelbase that short. If you plan to tow your motorcycle more than say, four times a year for a total of 200 miles, I'd advise against doing it. The Fiesta will not be able to tow your 818* *you might be able to tow it but it will be extremely unsafe
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Aug 21, 2014 12:44
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bobfather posted:You can do what you want in life but I fixed it for ya.
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Aug 27, 2014 13:06
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Sidesaddle Cavalry posted:Whoa, wait, what? Ford's working on getting a 2016 FoRS greenlit with a 2.3L EcoBoost, all-new AWD, and a contraption to control torque steer? uhh also the AWD eliminates the need for the torque steer control devices.
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Aug 27, 2014 13:07
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I have 16s on mine ('13) and it works fine.
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Sep 19, 2014 15:34
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Those are good wheels.
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Sep 29, 2014 01:58
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FoST started stalling intermittently, probably due to the wiring harness. Taking it in on Thursday.
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Oct 27, 2014 22:09
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TrinityOfDeath posted:Out of curiosity, when was your made? My FoST has not had any problems....yet. June 8, 2013. CEL came on but cleared - still having trouble maintaining revs at idle. Ford dealer rescheduled my appointment due to parts availability. Very annoying - you can see both your own stock and the depot stock as well as lead time. Come on.
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Oct 30, 2014 14:52
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Ringo Star Get posted:If I checked my VIN and it qualifies for the recall, but my car isn't showing any symptoms (yet), should I still try and go ahead with it? Yes, because when you put the clutch in going 55 mph and the car dies, it is pretty unnerving.
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Oct 30, 2014 17:19
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howling_mad posted:I don't know, having a bunch of underpaid mechanics screw with my cars central nervous system for no specific reason sounds risky. versus the guys on the line that built the car in the first place who are basically NASA guys right
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Oct 31, 2014 14:50
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howling_mad posted:The Focus ST forums seem to think its not worth getting done if you haven't experienced it yet. This is super loving stupid top to bottom, but especially the "THE DEALER MOVED MY SEAT  " poo poo.
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Nov 5, 2014 13:36
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bobfather posted:get it done ASAP because some of those guys have had their cars stall and die at highway speeds This happened to me after not showing any symptoms. It was unnerving. The service took about an hour fifteen keys-to-keys, book time of 1.5 hrs. No issues so far, and I have noticed that idle RPMs aren't dipping as low when I put in the clutch so I think it's probably fixed.
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Nov 5, 2014 13:37
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Prior versions of the RS have been FWD so I wouldn't be getting too stoked up. If it ends up AWD it will be extremely expensive (I would guess $40k) because the Focus isn't actually set up for AWD currently. Sure, the platform is capable, but it would require a lot of work and probably re-federalization. This is similar to why you can get a Challenger Hellcat manual and not the Charger.
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Dec 14, 2014 13:56
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That seems awfully high.
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Dec 15, 2014 03:56
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I doubt the RS slots in under 35k and there's probably a chance it is closer to $40k than $35k but we'll see. I'm intrigued. It looks like it solves a couple issues I have with the ST, although I still don't like the interior dash layout since it eats in to a lot of space, and I bet the turning circle is still loving awful.
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Feb 3, 2015 19:21
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I'm 28 so I guess I skew young on the FoST owner side. Most of the ones I see around are driven by younger dudes, though. Ford is already going to sell every RS they make up to a reasonable point, so I think those of you hoping for 30k pricing are deluding yourselves, unfortunately. The WRX STi starts at 34,5. The Golf R is 36,5 with the DCT, so probably like 35,5 without. Is there really a market for the RS at say, 32,5 that there isn't at 34,5? That market better be pretty god damned big to make up that profit loss. That being said, if it's 30k, I'll buy one immediately, but I still might buy one at 34,5.
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Feb 4, 2015 16:14
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BoostCreep posted:That's interesting. When I test drove a 14 FiST and FoST back to back, the Fiesta felt like a perfect package - ergonomics, clutch, brakes, everything was totally in sync. The Focus felt like a clumsy turbo engine shoehorned into a stock Focus with a heavier clutch installed. I drove the Fiesta, then the Focus, then the Fiesta again and bought it on the spot. To each his own. I find the clutch on the Focus to be obnoxious, but at this point I'm used to it.
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Feb 12, 2015 17:44
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