My 2016 RS

[DocWalt]

Good luck convincing someone to build that.

[MDoe8]

I get that. But for people who want a 4-door that can kick ass, there's already an SRT-8, CTS-V, M5, and a host of other choices. The world needs something like a GT-R, but without all the portliness.

That's a big price difference to get into those cars.

[IPD]

agreed. that's why tossing out something on the budget end would be such a winning combo. but 'muricah. coupes can't have AWD turbocharged v6's in 'muricah.

[DocWalt]

why does it have to be a V6? Modern 4 cylinders (like in the RS or Ecoboost Stang or the latest GM turbo 4) are damn good engines and way lighter than a V6... My RS has minimal turbo lag and has tons of torque off boost.

[B-Man]

So, you want all the engineering/technology without the cost?

[B-Man]

Not to mention Ford's Ecoboost only makes 365hp while GMs makes 420hp (In their vsport).

Know what also makes those power figures with a better torque band? V8s. (Fords 435hp and GMs 455hp)

[DocWalt]

Picked up my RS from the dealer, had the hood resprayed under warranty due to some weird spots on the hood. No more spots



parked with my BRZ (anyone want to buy it? )

[Ziploc]

Yeah, the selling point for us on the Golf R was the DSG trans. I was set on a white Focus RS but since the wife is gonna be the one spending most of the time behind the wheel it had to be an auto.

[DocWalt]

Yeah, the selling point for us on the Golf R was the DCC trans. I was set on a white Focus RS but since the wife is gonna be the one spending most of the time behind the wheel it had to be an auto.

Boo I saw a white Focus RS and it was stunning. But the R is still one hell of a car! More usable than the RS and a bit more "grown up" for whatever that's worth, lol. That DSG trans is pretty friggin sweet too, even if it is an automatic (I'm saying that to poke at IPD a bit hehe)

[Ziploc]

Yeah, I'll still be happy with it. Both are great cars. Took me a minute to get her sold on the R over the GTI for price though.