SOOOOO....I have a couple options to choose from as of today....two depending on the price...
1.) 2013 Focus ST- $$31,9XX tax, title out the door.
A great car all around. Ford really did good with this car in styling and performance. This is one car I see a lot of potential in already and I would be able to make this do great things. And the good thing with the price starting at 29,825...There is plenty of room before 35k for extra upgrades and such. The problem is finding one with the equipment package I want and in the color selection I would like.
2.) 2012 Buick Regal GS- Hopefully $$35 out the door.
Definitely back to Buicks roots for Luxury and Performance. The GS practically shares the same drive train as the Cobalt SS/TC except it has the GM stage 1 tune done to bump it to 270hp/295 lbft. The car moves out pretty quick and is a literal blast to drive. The magnetic ride control makes it extra special to take into the corners at higher speeds and not be afraid to do it in a "luxury sedan". To get a dealer to work with me on getting this for the 35k limit, I am going to have to sacrifice the Navigation touch screen and the 20" wheels...which doesn't bother me because 1) the GP doesn't have NAV...so why do I need it now?...and 2) the 20" wheels have summer performance Pirellis on it that I already found out, don't like the cold..let alone snow.
3.) 2012-2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STi- hoping to find a 12' so I can swing the 35k
Amazing car and sooooooo much fun to drive. If I can find a 12', then I know I can get closer to the 35k mark....In reality though, to get a NEW car, I may have to get a WRX...which, after playing with my friends intercooled/DP and tune 12' WRX..it was definitely faster than the STi I drove this morning. So, I am sure there would be no regrets on getting the WRX.
Questions, comments, concerns.....GO
