TTQ B4U Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 FWD LOL. No way dude.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thankfully he only smashed that useless pavement in front of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thankfully he only smashed that useless pavement in front of it. Don't make me break out the big guns again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I have a Speed3 and even I'm voting to keep the VW. Not to say the Speed3 isn't a great car for the money, but you've got a lot more car right now and would be downgrading to go to the Mazda. If your VW is paid off already, then save whatever you would be paying per month on the Mazda for a maintenance fund. People tend to get scared as soon as the warranty expires on a car, but honestly the chances of catastrophic failure to the point where you can't afford to fix something are pretty minor as long as you properly maintain the vehicle. I owe on the R but if I get the trade in value I want, I could put ten grand down on it after its been paid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 I owe on the R but if I get the trade in value I want, I could put ten grand down on it after its been paid off. Wait what? If you get the trade in value, You could put ten grand down on it after its been paid off? Im confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 for a few more bucks.....but A LOT more BANG! http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114028 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Wait what? If you get the trade in value, You could put ten grand down on it after its been paid off? Im confused. He's saying he thinks his equity in the car is $10k, aka he owes $5k and it's worth $15k. EDIT: Not to mention that he gets his county's tax rate (Franklin is 6.75) in credit from his trade-in value. So if he gets $15k for his trade in, regardless of what he owes, he doesn't have to pay $1,012.50 in tax if he trades in on a new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 FYI Franklin Co sales tax rate goes up to 7% on September 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 FWD LOL. No way dude.. As much as it pains me, I have to agree with Jones here. The "F" in FWD stands for "Fucked". Even the hairdresser car is RWD ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Dude, no way. I watched a MS3 grenade on a dyno this past weekend and couldn't help but laugh at the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 1) of course, do whatever makes you happiest without regard to what others think 2) I think you're trading down if you get the MS3 3) If you decide that you want the MS3, drive an FRS before making the deal. Maybe you'll like it--maybe not, but it's the same price as the MS3 and I'd guess it's much more what you'd like in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 My R32 (A3) has 117k on the DSG, HPFP, etc. No fear, keep it. Consider what'll be available "next time" you've got an itch to change it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Wait what? If you get the trade in value, You could put ten grand down on it after its been paid off? Im confused. If I get the trade in that I want, I could pay the current loan off and put the rest as a down payment since I would purchase not lease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 1) of course, do whatever makes you happiest without regard to what others think 2) I think you're trading down if you get the MS3 3) If you decide that you want the MS3, drive an FRS before making the deal. Maybe you'll like it--maybe not, but it's the same price as the MS3 and I'd guess it's much more what you'd like in the long run. Good points Doc, the reason I would want the MS3 is the four doors (other reasons as well). Im going to drive it on Friday and get some good seat time. Looking in the next 6 months, I will need a four door for work and kind of miss the four door. I know a lot of people are aganist the MS3 right now, but I need to do whats best for my current situation. I know I will miss the sound in the R and I honestly like the DSG but I dont know if that is enough to keep it. I have gone through a couple cars, by no means am I a heavy hitter but I like to switch it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I will need a four door for work... Thoreau said, Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes. I would add: Beware of taking any job that requires you to own a four-door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thoreau said, Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes. I would add: Beware of taking any job that requires you to own a four-door. So then trade me your Bentley :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I watched a MS3 grenade on a dyno this past weekend and couldn't help but laugh at the guy. likely the tune, not the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I know I will miss the sound in the R and I honestly like the DSG but I dont know if that is enough to keep it. Sound is meh...you won't miss it too much. I don't hear it as I usually play music.AWD you will miss. Especially once you tune/have fun with the MS3. 1st and 2nd are useless at WOT.DSG, you'll miss it once you get into traffic with a 6spd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 likely the tune, not the car. Guy said it only had an intake lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Guy said it only had an intake lol. Of course he did. He wouldn't lie. http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=CnDof3QnjVoacM&tbnid=Ab1wteZ_YyX1UM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brfcforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3F%2Ftopic%2F109652-john-joe-otoole%2Fpage-59&ei=H88WUrzyKorKsgaItYCgDw&bvm=bv.51156542,d.Yms&psig=AFQjCNF0SEu_xpiUl089TgiC4IQ-TLRf4w&ust=1377312921428663 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Of course he did. He wouldn't lie. http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&docid=CnDof3QnjVoacM&tbnid=Ab1wteZ_YyX1UM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brfcforum.co.uk%2Findex.php%3F%2Ftopic%2F109652-john-joe-otoole%2Fpage-59&ei=H88WUrzyKorKsgaItYCgDw&bvm=bv.51156542,d.Yms&psig=AFQjCNF0SEu_xpiUl089TgiC4IQ-TLRf4w&ust=1377312921428663 from my research, when the 2nd first came out it had VVT issues, so depending what year it was that could of been it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Are you dead set on MS3? I know it has a bigger turbo, but you can get some pretty sick deals on Focus ST these days, dealers want them off the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Are you dead set on MS3? I know it has a bigger turbo, but you can get some pretty sick deals on Focus ST these days, dealers want them off the lot. I would consider them, but with the package I want it is out of the price range I want to be in. I've looked at WRX's but their purchase rates are much higher, plus Byers didnt have a single on on the lot besides an STi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 likely the tune, not the car. to my understanding the earlier ones like to asplode if the pump was installed wrong and at a certain powerlevel if they still have the balance shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 I would consider them, but with the package I want it is out of the price range I want to be in. I've looked at WRX's but their purchase rates are much higher, plus Byers didnt have a single on on the lot besides an STi. PM me for info, but like I said there's some pretty deep discounts on loaded ST3s due to lack of demand for that particular trim. If you'd take one in Tangerine Scream you'll get a hell of a deal, as dealers can't move those as easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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