What else can you buy NEW for $18K that has
~160HP and TQ
4 wheel disc / ABS
Moon Roof
Side Air Bags
17" Wheels w 215/45R17 tires
A/C
Remote Entry, Power Locks, Windows, Cruise
Factory 160w 6 speaker sound with CD/MP3/WMA player and a jack for the iPod.
Maybe the Mazda 3s, perhaps a Nissan Sentra SE-R (didn't look at that one) Maybe some Kia's and Hyundais (no thanks)
Maybe a Ford Focus with the 2.3, but I've had enough of poor resale values and plan to put 150K on this ride in the next 4-5 years.
I tried to find a Ford Fusion with 4 cylinder 5 speed, but no such car was out there to be found. Lots of V6/ATX models, and even the 4 started over the 18K before moonroof and SAB package.
Yes, it has some serious understeer and body lean. Seems the 5 speed cars have an 18mm rear sway bar and the automatics have a 22mm rear sway bar.
Bottom line, it's a great looking appliance car, and that works for me
TB
