New Car Advice

lordmontello

Im soon to sell my 2007 Mustang v6 convertible and i need some advice on helping me choose my next ride.

ive been looking at 08 mustang gt's but im starting to want something with better mpg and maybe a little more room, but still sporty and fun.

i need something quick thats also comfortable for longer distance trips. i really like hatchbacks, just nothing massive.

Looking for:

4+ seats

210+ hp

0-60 under 7 seconds

manual transmission

24+ mpg

good handling

under 100k miles or new

under 20k new/under 15k used

Ive looked into: Mitsubishi Lancer evo 8, Honda civic hatch, Ford focus, Ford Mustang Ecoboost/08 gt, Hyundai Velocitor and open to everything

Looking for pointers and suggestions

Thanks

28firefighter

You are going to want a VW GTI, preferably a Mk7 (2015-Present)- You should be able to get a 4 door 2015+ GTI close to 15k at this point.

Alternatively a Honda Civic Si is probably going to be close to your budget too. A Ford Focus ST used should also be in budget.

xwesx

28firefighter said:

You are going to want a VW GTI, preferably a Mk7 (2015-Present)- You should be able to get a 4 door 2015+ GTI close to 15k at this point.

Alternatively a Honda Civic Si is probably going to be close to your budget too. A Ford Focus ST used should also be in budget.

Likely about right, there. Those are some rather finite requirements and narrow down your pool quite a bit, particularly with the MT (not that I disagree with it!). Consider, though, that with the requirements you laid out, you're not likely to get substantially better mileage than what you see now from your Mustang.

qbrozen

GTI is a good suggestion, and 30mpg, to boot.

Heck, putting aside hatchbacks, you could easily fit a 3-series into your requirements.

texases

GTI or Civic, I'd avoid the Focus, lots of issues.

rickdon

GTI gets my vote also. It has a nice interior and exterior and I'm sure it is fun to drive.