As my current daily driver ZR2 Sonoma is nearing the end of its life I need to look into something else. My typical daily drive is from White Lake to Livonia, so a car is a logical decision
My current thoughts are as follows with the following requirements: 2000-2008 model year range, manual transmission.
1. Ford Focus: SVT or 3 Door hatch. Pretty simple, easy to fix, easy access parts...
2. VW TDI Golf/Jetta/bug: I like the idea of a Golf but have no experience with VW's; heard of wiring/electronic issues, replacement part cost?
3. Subaru Impreza/WRX: Only option with AWD & manual trans. That's about all I really know, heard of oil consumption & leaking issues, replacement part cost?
4. Some other option: HHR, Aveo...something else.
What does the greater audience say about options 2-4. Looking for first hand opinions.
My current thoughts are as follows with the following requirements: 2000-2008 model year range, manual transmission.
1. Ford Focus: SVT or 3 Door hatch. Pretty simple, easy to fix, easy access parts...
2. VW TDI Golf/Jetta/bug: I like the idea of a Golf but have no experience with VW's; heard of wiring/electronic issues, replacement part cost?
3. Subaru Impreza/WRX: Only option with AWD & manual trans. That's about all I really know, heard of oil consumption & leaking issues, replacement part cost?
4. Some other option: HHR, Aveo...something else.
What does the greater audience say about options 2-4. Looking for first hand opinions.