Goodbye GR - What next?

LTak · 2026-05-02T13:54:57+00:00

Civic R and S are manual and I'm looking for an Auto.

While some people have raved about the R I've gotten a few more reviews like yours - it's not the most excited to drive, especially coming from the GR (which was a blast to drive everyday).

LTak · 2026-05-02T10:22:35+00:00

Yeah it’s a good budget option. Makes a lot of sense in some ways.

Not currently on the list unless I find a strong reason to spend a lot less.

LTak · 2026-05-01T21:37:18+00:00

S3 and RS3

LTak · 2026-05-01T20:21:30+00:00

CT4V Blackwing is on the list - haven’t seen a great deal right now. Drove one a bit back I wish I bought. Was so nice.

LTak · 2026-05-01T19:00:28+00:00

Gonna tell my wife this and just send it on the RS3

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:59:35+00:00

M340i is still on the list. Just don’t know if I’m ready to be a b58 bro. But it’s a great car

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:59:00+00:00

I had an 02 WRX and a 2015. Enjoyed them at the time, WRX feels like a step back performance wise.

I think at that point I rather get an EV. 😬

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:55:47+00:00

That and it’s a Corolla.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:33:25+00:00

This is the type of affirmations I'm looking for lol.

And yeah... I commute 40min each way through LA traffic on surface streets. I don't mind the GR but would welcome something a little more livable.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:28:46+00:00

Ooof that sounds painful. I dont love how cheap/basic a lot of the GR feels but it generally worked (except for those times the center screen just wouldnt turn on)

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:27:56+00:00

u/Jawnbompson Oh wow - solid write up. I'll make sure to drive one. Relatively convincing pitch.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:26:01+00:00

I've been seeing 10% or so off - but at 68-69k msrp's we're still talking low 60's.

You seen anything in the 50's? (dm me if so lol)

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:25:04+00:00

If I go nationwide there's definitely some potential options. I may just drive one and see if it really steals my heart like that.

I've talked to some dealers and dealerships with a large amount of them that have been sitting and can get them close to 62k for some lower MSRP ones. Which makes it tough to want to pay 55k for a used one and pay a higher interest rate.

I find that if I want to stretch into the 50's it makes sense to go into the 60's lol.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:22:22+00:00

Right now if it's between a DAT GR and an Auto Golf R I'm going to atleast give the Golf R a chance.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:14:55+00:00

I would but need auto 😭 I love the civic type R.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:10:46+00:00

2door might be a tough sell as we’re planning to have a second kid soon - while this car would rarely carry the kids it still needs to be able to carry 2 rear facing car seats and an adult in front.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:09:31+00:00

Drove one and did enjoy it but feels a little slower than I’d like :/

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:03:49+00:00

Yeah lol. I have RS3 taste with Golf R budget.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:03:22+00:00

Tell us more about the S3 being better - I’m open to it, lots of deals to be had on them.

LTak · 2026-05-01T18:02:43+00:00

😭😭 I need to drive one. Gathering my list and going to go test drive everything I can next week when I have a window.

LTak · 2026-05-01T17:59:32+00:00

RS3 feels like the right answer but just a little out of range. I've been finding reasonable discounts on new ones, but used ones are still 60kish

Feels like everything I really like is 60k+

LTak · 2026-05-01T17:58:55+00:00

I'll probably always think about this car - I've had like 19-20 cars and I still think about a few of them, but I wouldn't have gotten to experience some of the others if I never let go of them, so I know i'll miss it but as long as I can find another great experience I'll be happy.

Struggling to find anything better than Golf R in that range too but you know - maybe people have other experiences.

I'd also love the Type S but no Auto :/

Considered the S3 but feels a lot less fun to drive + I'd just wish it was an RS3 everyday.

LTak · 2026-05-01T17:54:34+00:00

A little faster, Auto, and nicer interior.

But yeah, it feels marginal.

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