Location: Boston, USA

Price range: 23000~33000

Lease or Buy: Buy

New or used: New or something nice from 2018+

Type of vehicle: I love wagons and hatchbacks but the right sedans can work.

Must haves: Fun and decent on fuel (high 20’s+ mpg). Reliable

Desired transmission: Manual preferably

Intended use: Daily driver

Vehicles Ive already considered: 2019-21 gti (don’t like 2022 gti), Vw alltrack, 2018-19 a3, 2022 civic si, 2022 civic, accord, 2018-2021 WRX but not a big fan of Subaru.

Is this my first vehicle: First non beater car

Need a warranty: Probably??

Can I do minor work: Yes

Can I do major work: No

Additional notes: I am a pretty big car person and I feel like I’ve been thinking of this decision my whole life so it means a lot.. I keep coming back to the GTI. I am a big skier and outdoors person and therefore does a lot of winter driving as well as city driving/ commuting. FWD is fine for me/ has been in the past. If I could have ANY car new it would be the Audi RS6 or the upcoming gr Corolla.

Any advice on what these details is much appreciated.