My BMW E46 wagon is getting close to 300K, it may be time to retire it. I have been thinking of looking for a newer car, but am having trouble finding good candidates. I would like a RWD/AWD hatch back or wagon with a manual transmission that gets 25+ MPG and is fun to drive. So far the only 2 vehicles I can think of are a WRX/STI 5 door or a BMW E91 wagon. Both are very hard to come by in my area. Are there any other choices available in the USA that I am not thinking of? I do work as a tech for BMW so the maint. is not a big issue. I like longitudinally mounted engines for ease of service.
Audi SQ5 maybe
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/BBABA864-30C9-4C16-AE8A-61216C952DBA_29.jpg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/BBABA864-30C9-4C16-AE8A-61216C952DBA_29.jpg.html)
Ford Focus RS: http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/news/a6342/2016-ford-focus-rs-first-details-exclusive-insider-info/ (http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/future-cars/news/a6342/2016-ford-focus-rs-first-details-exclusive-insider-info/)
VW Golf R: http://www.caranddriver.com/volkswagen/golf-r (http://www.caranddriver.com/volkswagen/golf-r)
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Subi Forester turbo?
Do we need another thread on the subject?
http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=72377.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=72377.0)
Mr Painter to the Merging Telephone maybe?