Well, for me the STI has moved into a different price bracket now. I can't loose my warranty with mods just to be able to match the competition. For subaru not to improve or at least update the STI engine to a similar platform to the WRX, sounds like a decision taken by the bean counters. Merc...
Was told base price for the M140 is around R670000. Flippen hell. And next week we'll see another news article about decreasing new car sales.
Still some deals to be had on the M135 tho
Just counted on autotrader and about 27 are still available out of the 47. Why buy an overpriced Golf when you can get a decent spec'ed M135 or Base A45. Dealers are pricing themselves out (looking at you Ford) and happy to see that many clubsports still on sale.
Hence why I am angling for the 135. Deals to be had. And I'm personally one not to brag about the numbers(tho 500nm does sound cool), more enjoy the feeling, hence RWD.
I too am eager to know my final choice.;) Leaning towards a M135i, cheaper and RWD. Wouldn't notice the extra 15hp compared to the M140.
You are so right in the Mustang. Supposed to be the Everyman sports car, ridiculous bang for buck. But nope, Ford SA ask us to bend over.
I keep on going on about the RS price in SA, and how we are getting shafted. Some dude replied about import duties and taxes etc. The comparison between this and the civic proves it. Nevermind the Golf R. It's plain and simple that Ford SA are just raping us with that price now. With the limited...