If you had to get a brand new car w/awd

[CM5878]

Looking for several DD ideas for something under 40k with AWD that wont be boring. Is the Focus RS too boy racer ish for someone in their mid 30's?

 

[CM5878]

damnit, mods please move to road side pub

 

[luke1333]

nah man the RS is going to be sick!!! an evo or sti is too boy racer ish for a mid 30s a focus rs is perfect though

 

[03cobra#694]

damnit, mods please move to road side pub

Got it.

 

[Matts00GT]

40k new?

If not, Audi S4 or the S3 after a year or two.

I've been in the same boat OP. The Charger and 300C also come in an AWD platform if you want/need a V8.

 

[oldmodman]

Subaru Legacy or if you want more interior room, the Outback.

 

[black92]

I drive an '02 all Explorer and have been tempting the idea of an MKS or SHO with a cai, dp and tune. But if you're stuck on a hatch, the RS is sounding very promising, otherwise Golf R for me with the DSG transmisson.

 

[FortLewisCobra]

I drive an '02 all Explorer and have been tempting the idea of an MKS or SHO with a cai, dp and tune. But if you're stuck on a hatch, the RS is sounding very promising, otherwise Golf R for me with the DSG transmisson.

I didn't even think of the SHO until you mentioned it, they've fallen off the radar but it should meet the requirement for "fun" AWD.

 

[Gary Macomber]

g37x?

 

[Got Torque]

S4 or S3 if you are a small person.

 

[CM5878]

Im 6'1 lol

 

[4a7191a]

2014 evo... The 2015 doesn't have the recaros :/
But I have an evo so I'm biased.

 

[Never_Enough]

If it has to be a new car, then the S4 is out. The S3 starts at $41k. If the S4 fit the $ criteria, I'd say S4 or even a BMW 435i xDrive.

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

RS fo sho! It's new to our market so it's going to make a big entrance compared to its competition.

 

[CompOrange04GT]

RS fo sho! It's new to our market so it's going to make a big entrance compared to its competition.

I agree.

Already saving my fund for a Frozen White one trading in my 2012 focus, and putting money down

 

[fulanititoo8198]

2013-14 EVO X MR just make sure you can stand the seats they are back killers the new RS should be amazing as well.

 

[rotor_powerd]

It's a bit over budget, but I ordered an S3 a few weeks ago. It's a perfect daily driver, definitely a driver's car. I haven't seen any reviews or owners that have a single bad thing to say about the car.

It seems like most people are getting decent deals on them. MSRP on my order was 46,245 and I got it for 43,245 before taxes/title/tags.

 

[Never_Enough]

It's a bit over budget, but I ordered an S3 a few weeks ago. It's a perfect daily driver, definitely a driver's car. I haven't seen any reviews or owners that have a single bad thing to say about the car.

It seems like most people are getting decent deals on them. MSRP on my order was 46,245 and I got it for 43,245 before taxes/title/tags.

How fast are they supposed to be in the 1/4 I imagine a good tune & they are faster than an S4 in short order w/the turbo.

I've driven several S4s & S5s. I am partial to the S4. Love them. have not driven an S3 yet.

 

[HISSMAN]

My Evo X was pretty sick, but it was a little north of $40K. But for what you are looking for, I would go for a WRX.

 

[DHG1078]

What about a A3/A4? or are those not offered in AWD?