Hey, /o/ I'm in the market for a hot hatchback and I've

>>17534796
>USA
>buying a hot hatch
Y tho? Get a used Mustang gt instead.

>>17534810
These don't make terribly good DD's

>>17535068
Sure they do. Comfy, plenty power, cooled seats. 4 seats. What more do you need?

I have a FoST and also am in houston. FiST is better for fun and handling. FoST in houston is great because you can get on the highway with lots of power. FiST can too but obviously less power stock. Have yet to drive a GTI but I've heard they're comfier, with less driver feel. Wouldn't even consider an elantra GT but that's just me.

There's another FoST/FiST thread up here
>>17534439

I do somewhat regret getting a FoST because I could have got a brand new FiST with recaros if I was a bit more patient.

>>17534810
>>17535068
>>17535125
mustang feels a lot softer than an ST from my test drives. stangs have comfy seats and that look tho

>>17535148
Get the performance pack

>>17534796
Hey OP, I'm also torn between a GTI and a FoST! I test drove them along with a 9th gen Civic Si and a BRZ. You're correct in that the build quality is far superior in the gti than the focus, or any of the other aforementioned cars. It's also very fun and actually quicker than the ST. The focus does feel more raw and so driving it seems a little more exciting, but not by much. Personally, I think I'm gonna go with the VW and I think you should test drive one for yourself.

>>17535530
>Personally, I think I'm gonna go with the VW and I think you should test drive one for yourself.
This is the way I've been leaning to be honest... aside from the build quality the GTI depreciates much slower than the Focus.

Are you going to wait for the 2018 GTI to come out?

>>17535551
Im actually purchasing used, so I'm looking at 2015 GTIs. They're virtually the same as the 2016-2017s and they can be had for as little as 17k where I live. I wasn't aware of a 2018 refresh but I don't think you can go wrong with any year mk7; they are very well built and you'll notice is immediately once you get in the driver's seat. Like I said, take one for a test drive and you'll be pleased.

>>17535613
The 2018 might be worth waiting for if buying new. They are adding LED lights, some design changes (including an updated infotainment system and interior) and all the trims will come with the sport package engine (+10 hp than the current base S model).

One thing I haven't made out is the pricing. In my area brand new GTIs run about 19k and it's definitely spending the extra 2k for a new car.

As someone who owns a Focus I don't see what's wrong with the small screen tho, the only advantage is navigation and who the fuck uses that.

>>17535678
The base model just looks bad, especially compared to the GTI. If OP wants something nice and refined he should get the GTI. If he wants something with a little more "character" he should get the ST

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>>17535678
Looks like shit.

Large screen looks passable.

>>17535800
Yeah I don't know why it's so goddamn small. It's hilarious they bothered to add a backup camera w/ such a tiny ass screen.

Plus the GTI has Android Auto / Apple CarPlay and it's actually really good.

>>17535613
Don't get the '15. The infotainment system is archaic and doesn't support CarPlay/Android Auto. The '16 has an upgraded unit standard.

>>17535800
Damn, does the FoST really pull 70 psi of boost?

>>17535955
Oil pressure smeglord

>>17535955
Absolutely not, but that would be interesting.

>>17535148
Difference in FoST and GT is the way low torque delivery from the turbo motor in the FoST. The mustang needs to be driven as an NA DOHC car, noones home below 3k. Obviously different vehicles in many respects but going from my FoST to the GT it was pretty apparent you have to modify the driving style. Just adding .02

>>17535678
buyer's remorse?