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Suzuki Jimny. In a fun color :)
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Chiffon Ivory or Brisk Blue
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I want to say a bright radioactive green Jimny. But I think I'd find 0-60 in 16 seconds to be unacceptable.

So maybe a Subaru Levorg with the 1.6T motor. New one should drop this year.
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Alpine A110
Honderp S660

Realistic choice: Audi S1 or GR yaris

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/audi/s1

Too bad BMW doesn't make the RWD 1-series hatch anymore.
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troyguitar wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 12:56 pm Fantasy land:

Alpine A110
Honderp S660

Realistic choice: Audi S1 or GR yaris

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/audi/s1

Too bad BMW doesn't make the RWD 1-series hatch anymore.
A110 would be a close second for me, but I would have a tough time with the 60-80k price point, so I can’t say I would actually buy it unlike the Jimny
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Yeah the A110 being expensive and automatic is unrealistic for me, and the S660 wouldn't work because I have nowhere to park it here despite it being affordable.

S1 I could actually afford and own here as an only car, plus it's :manuel: and offered in fun colors.
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Johnny_P wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 12:45 pm I want to say a bright radioactive green Jimny. But I think I'd find 0-60 in 16 seconds to be unacceptable.

So maybe a Subaru Levorg with the 1.6T motor. New one should drop this year.
Subaru Levorg apparently has an STI version as well, dat 1.6 makes 170 hp so that's pretty decent as well.
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troyguitar wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 1:02 pm Yeah the A110 being expensive and automatic is unrealistic for me, and the S660 wouldn't work because I have nowhere to park it here despite it being affordable.

S1 I could actually afford and own here as an only car, plus it's :manuel: and offered in fun colors.
I just saw a new A1 (possibly S1) with a nice shade of brownish color over the pond, looks :neat:
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troyguitar wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 12:56 pm Fantasy land:

Alpine A110
Honderp S660

Realistic choice: Audi S1 or GR yaris

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/audi/s1

Too bad BMW doesn't make the RWD 1-series hatch anymore.
Agreed. I have rented the slow 1 series and it is actually pretty cramped compared to the :turboyaris: doesn't really have the use of purpose as I expected as much for a practical RWD with 300hp as far as that's concerned.
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@zillskie is this an actual car we’d buy or that we want here from an aspirational side ?
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Holden Ute.

I don't know why I love weird car pickups so much. They're my weakness apparently.
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This is :notbad: perfect for DC HOV commutes and take family on road trips. I'd only get a hybrid for that advantage alone
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This would be fun.
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:wap: Where are these mangos?
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Ford Focus RS 3-Door, most likely in this blue. :jimp:

I would throw money at one of these in a heartbeat if it was available stateside.
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razr390 wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 3:01 pm Image
You would, Capt. Slow.
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Ford Focus RS 3-Door, most likely in this blue. :jimp:

I would throw money at one of these in a heartbeat if it was available stateside.
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wap wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 1:55 pm This would be fun.
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Perfect Midwest Euro car imo
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The E46 version of the 318ti hatchback could be :neat: too but that's 20 years old.

Basically any small (actually small, not a 3500 lb Golf) affordable hatchback with :manuel: and RWD. Does that even exist anywhere anymore cheaper than the Cayman?

There used to be tons. 944, fox mustang, celica, base supra, corolla, base z cars, 318ti, etc.
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max225 wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 12:03 pm Suzuki Jimny. In a fun color :)
:notbad:

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Great news!
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wap wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 1:55 pm This would be fun.
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Oh, this is a good one.
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Wocka Wocka wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 1:40 pm Holden Ute.

I don't know why I love weird car pickups so much. They're my weakness apparently.
Left hand Utes in Colorado, just bring your check book
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Wocka Wocka wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 1:40 pm Holden Ute.

I don't know why I love weird car pickups so much. They're my weakness apparently.
Left hand Utes in Colorado, just bring your check book
Oh. I know about them. I was speaking more of legitimately purchasing one versus gaming the system.


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Wocka Wocka wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 5:07 pm
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Left hand Utes in Colorado, just bring your check book
Oh. I know about them. I was speaking more of legitimately purchasing one versus gaming the system.


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This is absolutely on my list. :manuel: preferred.


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