As mentioned in this thread-
http://forums.carmudgeons.com/showthread.php?t=159669
My 2019 GTI has been in the shop for over a month waiting for a new transmission. So I am considering tying to replace it with something else since I am frustrated not having a car.
Current fleet:
2018 Toyota 4runner - ~67k miles
2019 VW GTi - 47k broken miles
Setup:
Wife has a 25 mile commute to work.
I work from home so basically use a car to surf and mountain bike.
17 year old son that is finally getting his driving permit. Both of my boys are currently riding e-bikes to their high school (4miles)
My wife has been driving the GTI since the 4runner gets such bad gas mileage, obviously she is driving the 4r currently. Depending on what I get she might start driving it again instead of the 4r.
Budget:
Technically I have a pretty decent range but I was say under $100k. With that said I am kind into what is considered cheap reliable cars, ~30k ish, that i don't have to worry about a lot.
Cars:
Toyota GR86 - Searched around and could not find anything in 100s of miles. I did find a local Subaru BRZ that is coming in soon that the sales guy is claiming he will sell at MSRP with no stealth ADM.
https://www.sandiegosubaru.com/new/S...4a63d5e61d.htm
Besides that I am not sure, here are some cars that sort of peak my interest
M2 - Guessing hard to get and I don't like ADM
RS3 - Cons are automatic and basically a VW
Golf R - VW and touch crap.
Tesla 3 - Not for myself but for my wife. No charging at her work though.
I actually really like my current GTI, pretty ideal car for me. Fun to drive, gets decent gas mileage and can haul my surf/mtb around. The dealer that is is working on my car has this 2023 GTI with a pretty ideal spec for me
https://acceleride.vwofkearnymesa.co...deal_type=cash
Thinking maybe i can work out a deal of selling them my GTI and getting it. But seems like that would be foolish to buy another GTI with all the problems I have had with them(Bad engine in 2018, Bad transmission in 2019)
Finally , seems my older son will probably want a car soon. I have some older car options from family members but as you guys have pointed out maybe it is a better to buy a new car with more safety/reliability.
Any suggestions welcome