Well there's some other cars to test drive in that "segment" if that's what you want. You mentioned the RS in your thread title but no mention of driving that in your OP. That's an option. If you like the Evo and STI you'd probably at least semi enjoy that. Civic Si is a dirt cheap version of those if you don't want to dump that chunk of change. The GTI has an Audi quality interior with a performance similar to the WRX. The Golf R (VW's STI equivalent) is around the same price as an STI with similar performance (a few key differences, 4MOTION is a lot different than Subaru's AWD, the STI will be a little quicker, but the Golf has a much better tranny). Probably can't test drive a Golf R though as AFAIK they're order only and may never be one sold to a dealer for stock.

Could also test drive a I4 BMW 2-Series. You'd probably enjoy that but its a coupe versus a four-door so not sure if you'd be willing to go for that.

There's lots of fun cars for around $40,000. But it sounds like you like sport compacts. I think the list of cars I gave is a decent addition that you may want to look into.

Idk if you actually need a back seat but with 40k you can get a pretty decent C6Z06 for that if you're into that sorta thing

Shit you can get a really nice one.

My buddy has an evo x right now
Was a ton of fun to drive, the most fun car I've ever driven
but he has spent so much on replacing shit. It's constantly broken. It's actually in the shop right now.... and he's under 70k still.


Never driven or even been in any kind of Subaru or 5.0 stang
Will probably go test out a wrx now that I'm looking for something awd. Don't have the $ to go sti

Wow awesome advice man, thanks. I cant drive the RS yet because it doesnt hit showrooms until spring 2016, plus there is a limited amount! I bet those cars are going to be very $$ and be snatched up quick. Plus I have learned not to buy brand new things in my past haha wait till patch/batch #2 come out



Good to know.. Although its probably cheaper to fix a Evo.. But I dont plan on slamming this baby to hard, I need it to last a long time and be my daily driver!

I still want to hit like 400+ WHP though no doubt. Which means replacing the full exhaust, headers, and maybe converting to e85. But Idk im no car expert, just getting into the scene

Buy a mustang if you want the best performing car.


No replacement for displacement bruh.

haha I would rather spend 5-10k less and go with a inline-4 is the only issue there.. Maybe for my next car? Plus I dont like the feel of the Mustang for some reason.

Those Cara are fun... But if you ever want to mod one of them, their reliability is out the window..


Buy a 2012 cts v.

Shit man I would love a Cadi... How much are they going for? I havent even looked because I know they are outrageous