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waypastfast
03-20-2012, 09:35 AM
So I am coming to a decision on getting my next new car. And have it narrowed down to 2 cars. They are fairly close price wise so want some good input on which you would go with! Thanks!

2011 Scion TC or 2012 Hyundai Veloster
Kardon
03-20-2012, 10:07 AM
You'll regret the TC once the FR-S is out, I'd wait.
rizfarmer
03-20-2012, 10:11 AM
Easy. Veloster turbo.
Sugarphreak
03-20-2012, 10:32 AM
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bigeagle
03-24-2012, 01:00 PM
201 hp
Heated Leather seats
New front grill
LEDs
27/38 mpg
panoramic sunroof
extra door (passenger side)

I'm waiting to get it this September.
heavyD
03-24-2012, 01:08 PM
Not sure about the Veloster but I'm no fan at all of the TC.
Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-25-2012, 03:02 PM
Neither, wait for the FR-S.
dirtsniffer
03-25-2012, 03:18 PM
v6 stang
2Legit2Quit
03-25-2012, 04:06 PM
Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Veloster makes me want to throw up, TC is a better looking car.

BRZ is sexy, get that
Unknown303
03-25-2012, 04:21 PM
Test drive them and buy the one you like more?
Ven
03-25-2012, 04:56 PM
Veloster Turbo
georgemagana
03-25-2012, 05:06 PM
Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo
Neither, wait for the FR-S.

Aren't you the guy who always says "fuck this car" when talking about the FR-S ? lol

And yea neither of those OP. Im not sure what you are looking for in your new car but if you really want 1 of these 2 cars Id get the turbo veloster.
Twin_Cam_Turbo
03-25-2012, 05:13 PM
Originally posted by georgemagana


Aren't you the guy who always says "fuck this car" when talking about the FR-S ? lol

And yea neither of those OP. Im not sure what you are looking for in your new car but if you really want 1 of these 2 cars Id get the turbo veloster.

Yeah and I still think fuck that car, but its better than a Veloster or TC...
BokCh0y
03-25-2012, 05:18 PM
i like them both, but the TC would be my choice.
georgemagana
03-25-2012, 09:43 PM
Originally posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo


Yeah and I still think fuck that car, but its better than a Veloster or TC...

Haha yea I agree with you! I was impressed by the frs at the auto show
Canucks3322
03-25-2012, 09:56 PM
Anyone know pricing on thr veloster turbo??
VaN_HaMMeRSTeiN
03-25-2012, 10:36 PM
Gonna be 25-30 K I am thinking. Still a hell of a deal for what you get.
freshprince1
03-26-2012, 09:04 AM
I haven't looked into either, but the first thing that comes to mind is the bad review Car & Driver gave the Veloster. Besides looking cool*, it doesn't do much else very well. Good luck!




* "Looking Cool" is used loosely because while looking a little different, I think the styling will blend in pretty quick.
max_boost
03-26-2012, 09:06 AM
Ford Mustang bro.
Kloubek
03-26-2012, 09:07 AM
Originally posted by dirtsniffer
v6 stang

+1. Gonna get a whole lot more value out of this than one of those other economy "sporty" cars.
CanmoreOrLess
03-26-2012, 09:37 AM
Originally posted by Kloubek


+1. Gonna get a whole lot more value out of this than one of those other economy "sporty" cars.

Mustang. So much value in this car. I'd be a buyer right up to the top model, so much car for the money.
Eleanor
03-26-2012, 10:03 AM
Only problem with the Mustang is that you'll buy the V6, but everyone knows you really wanted the V8 :(

I'd say wait for the Focus ST personally.
gpomp
03-26-2012, 10:17 AM
mini cooper...

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1202_mini_cooper_vs_scion_tc_vs_honda_crz_vs_volkswagen_beetle_vs_hyundai_veloster_vs_fiat_500_comparison/viewall.html
Kloubek
03-26-2012, 10:34 AM
Originally posted by Eleanor
Only problem with the Mustang is that you'll buy the V6, but everyone knows you really wanted the V8 :(

I'd say wait for the Focus ST personally.

Yeah... and if you buy the Scion you wanted the FT. And if you buy the Veloster you wanted the Genesis.

There is always a higher model.
clem24
03-26-2012, 11:11 AM
Originally posted by Kloubek


Yeah... and if you buy the Scion you wanted the FT. And if you buy the Veloster you wanted the Genesis.

There is always a higher model.

Not true.. The Genesis is a completely different car than the Veloster. I mean one being FWD vs RWD is pretty huge, plus the fact that the Genesis is a huge car while the Veloster is basically a compact is already huge.

Same with the TC vs FT... The FT's starting price is going to $10k more than the TC. I think TC is $20 or so and the FT will likely be $30 given that it's going to start at $26 in the US. One is an affordable and sporty FWD compact, the other one is purely a toy.

So completely disagree on both fronts..
Klobi-1-Kinobi
03-26-2012, 12:37 PM
Get the mustang v6 premium with performance pack (3;31 gears, gt brakes, suspension, wheels etc) and its still 8-10k less than the base gt which makes it a relative bargain imo.
Eleanor
03-26-2012, 02:15 PM
Originally posted by Kloubek
Yeah... and if you buy the Scion you wanted the FT. And if you buy the Veloster you wanted the Genesis.

There is always a higher model. It's a bit different when it's the same car :nut:

I don't look at someone driving an A4 and say "they really wanted the A6", but I see someone in a 328i and think "they'd rather have the 335/M3".
clem24
03-27-2012, 08:46 AM
Originally posted by Eleanor
It's a bit different when it's the same car :nut:

I don't look at someone driving an A4 and say "they really wanted the A6", but I see someone in a 328i and think "they'd rather have the 335/M3".

This only really applies to car enthusiasts. 95% of people are happy with what they have and would rather have the lesser alternative due to lower price, lower fuel economy, lower maintenance costs, etc...
Gibson
03-30-2012, 12:36 AM
The Veloster turbo is a pretty neat car, and I think it looks really good actually. The only thing I can see that's wrong with it is the hatch has a really small opening but if you're not hauling stuff around that's not a big deal.

Probably could pick up a N/A Veloster cheap, but they're slow as balls.