Looking for a new daily, help me pick.

[Defknotzero]

Currently, I just moved to Washington (Seattle) in may from Illinois. I have made a few friends and what not already and one of them I have been car shopping with for the last few weeks. That got me thinking that I would like to get a new car as well. I just got a new job that is approximately 100 miles away (round trip) but pays good.

So I started looking around and test driving certain things. I test drove the focus ST which was pretty awesome but I don't think I want to deal with a MT in traffic for this long commute. Actually, come to think of it, the only ford that I would probably get and that interests me would be the ST.

I've test drove the following:

2014 VW GTI w/ DSG trans
2014 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen
2014 Ford Focus ST
2014 Ford Focus Titanium
2014 Mazda 3 (5-door Hatch)
2014 Toyota Tacoma (No idea why)

So far, my favorites are the VW's. The GTI was fun and very spacious with a nice interior. The TDI sportwagen was a blast as well. Especially with the Diesel. Also, from what I have been researching, the TDI mpg is underrated (people have been getting anywhere from 35-50 mpg on them).

What do y'all think? I'm open to other options that I have not checked out yet.

Here are some pics of the two VW's that I looked at.

 

[sunburned]

Wait, your commute would be 100 miles each way?


Move.

 

[Defknotzero]

Oops, my bad. 100 Miles RT.

 

[SVTORANGE]

2014 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen - Black out the windows and a suspension drop it will look sweet.

 

[Camaro_94]

TDI jetta

 

[Zemedici]

i say tacoma. I've never been a fan of VW cars.

 

[ViciousJay]

TDI jetta

This

 

[96 cobra]

What's your current DD, and is it worth getting something new?

 

[black99lightnin]

I commute about 90 miles a day. I switch back and forth between the GTO and SHO. Whatever you decide get something you want to be in, as you'll be in it a good part of your life.

 

[Got Torque]

VW might bring the GTD (diesel GTI) to the States, problem solved!

GTI would be more fun but TDI will suit you better due to the commute.

 

[nxhappy]

why not a civic or camry ? VWs are overpriced pieces of crap IMO.

 

[Riddla]

Hellcat/thread

Not a fan of vws so ill go with an st even if the mileage takes a hit

 

[xenodragon]

Out of those choices, Focus ST

 

[CowlHood]

motorcycle

 

[thomas91169]

ST.

Suck it up with the clutch. Its hydraulic, not like this is the 70's with non-assisted clutches.

 

[rotor_powerd]

The new GTI makes great power with an APR tune. Just over 300 IIRC. Don't blame you for not wanting to deal with a manual on a long commute. It's a pain in the ass, I would never do it again.

 

[jmsa540]

I say automatic, I bought a 99 Metro because of this, car runs like a champ, too! On a side note, get what makes you happy, you'll be making the car payments not us on this here forums.

 

[bglf83]

I have a 2012 TDI. My mileage is around 42 in the summer and 40 in the winter. 60 mile round trip commute.

Would it just be you driving? I would consider other drivers if there are any. Putting gas in a diesel is an expensive mistake.

I like the car. 65k, no issues. My dealer sucks, I would consider the Audi A3 coupe for a little more. Dealer is probably better....