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I'm doing my best to be patient until the ST comes out. I have no problem waiting.
Some fears I have are that it is a first year car (granted the focus has done well overseas) and there may be issues I can't stand that are fixed in the 2014 model year.
Short rev-range. Max is 7k rpm. I really like cars I can wind out. This is something I would need to experience on a test-drive. I think it won't even be an issue. There appears to be such a nice broad torque-band.
Lack of AWD. I'm not someone that needs AWD in the snow. Defensive driving skill and tires has kept me accident free in snowstorms for over 16yrs. AWD for me is more of an issue of eliminating torque steer and handling (provided there is no massive understeer.) I also prefer mechanical LSD.
I'm torn between having something rugged like a WRX that I can drive on beaches or drive on some bumpy trails versus the ST with the awesome interior and electronics (I'm a gadget geek.)
Concerns about the WRX is if I'm going to be pissed next year when they unveil the 2013 WRX that has parted from the Impreza platform. The current poor gas mileage. Bland interior. Ugly.
I know this is a Ford forum but I find the users on here to be more open-minded. If I ask on the WRX forums people are going to say "WRX, AWD, and it's a Subaru. :xxx: Ford their cars suck." Yeah I've already asked. I almost don't want a WRX because i don't want to be associated with that community of owners but in the end I want to buy the car I enjoy the most. :xxx: what other people think. I don't buy cars to impress anyone. It's all about the driving experience for me.
Is there anything I may not be taking into consideration? I'm working really hard and it's about time I treat myself to buying a new car rather than some cheap monthly payment econobox lease.
Any suggestions?
Thankyou
**Edited: Also, I have another 8,000 miles on my lease so I need to hop into something before 2013.
Some fears I have are that it is a first year car (granted the focus has done well overseas) and there may be issues I can't stand that are fixed in the 2014 model year.
Short rev-range. Max is 7k rpm. I really like cars I can wind out. This is something I would need to experience on a test-drive. I think it won't even be an issue. There appears to be such a nice broad torque-band.
Lack of AWD. I'm not someone that needs AWD in the snow. Defensive driving skill and tires has kept me accident free in snowstorms for over 16yrs. AWD for me is more of an issue of eliminating torque steer and handling (provided there is no massive understeer.) I also prefer mechanical LSD.
I'm torn between having something rugged like a WRX that I can drive on beaches or drive on some bumpy trails versus the ST with the awesome interior and electronics (I'm a gadget geek.)
Concerns about the WRX is if I'm going to be pissed next year when they unveil the 2013 WRX that has parted from the Impreza platform. The current poor gas mileage. Bland interior. Ugly.
I know this is a Ford forum but I find the users on here to be more open-minded. If I ask on the WRX forums people are going to say "WRX, AWD, and it's a Subaru. :xxx: Ford their cars suck." Yeah I've already asked. I almost don't want a WRX because i don't want to be associated with that community of owners but in the end I want to buy the car I enjoy the most. :xxx: what other people think. I don't buy cars to impress anyone. It's all about the driving experience for me.
Is there anything I may not be taking into consideration? I'm working really hard and it's about time I treat myself to buying a new car rather than some cheap monthly payment econobox lease.
Any suggestions?
Thankyou
**Edited: Also, I have another 8,000 miles on my lease so I need to hop into something before 2013.