Used 86/BRZ vs Used WRX MT/CVT vs Brand new Civic RS turbo

**AltisAndMZ3FAN** · December 28th, 2017 05:36 PM

Hi,

I'm planning to sell my 2016 Altis 1.6AT by next year, my reason is i want to upgrade my ride as a whole.
So my choices are the following
Second hand:
86/Brz MT
WRX MT/CVT

Brand new:
Civic RS

I'm also looking at second hand Mazda 6 and Accord.

My budget is around 1.4M in total after selling the Altis. Performance and Fun to drive is my main priority, next is the capability to be a daily drive.

**Hombre829** · December 28th, 2017 05:45 PM

All of the options are good and quality cars..but then brand new againsts used cars...brand new na lang.

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**Egan101** · December 28th, 2017 05:54 PM

Some low mileage WRX could be had for less than 1.4M. The WRX will be priced over 2M with TRAIN in place by next month.

If looking for a midsize, you can consider the VW Passat 2.0T. Opt for the Accord 3.5L V6 as it will not be released anymore with the upcoming generation. These cars are comfortable yet sporty, quick, and fast.

**jut703** · December 28th, 2017 06:27 PM

I would get a WRX if you want something both practical and fast, or a Miata if you want something oozing with timeless character.

Secondhand over brand new, any day.

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**AltisAndMZ3FAN** · December 28th, 2017 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

Some low mileage WRX could be had for less than 1.4M. The WRX will be priced over 2M with TRAIN in place by next month.

If looking for a midsize, you can consider the VW Passat 2.0T. Opt for the Accord 3.5L V6 as it will not be released anymore with the upcoming generation. These cars are comfortable yet sporty, quick, and fast.

Thanks for bringing up Passat 2.0T, i'll include that on my option. It's very classy btw but how about maintenance?

**AltisAndMZ3FAN** · December 28th, 2017 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by jut703

I would get a WRX if you want something both practical and fast, or a Miata if you want something oozing with timeless character.

Secondhand over brand new, any day.

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I actually tested the used WRX on AutoCamp, it's a CVT. I can say it's really good, now i just want to know how much difference it has with the MT variant?

As for the Miata, i couldn't find a unit below 1.5M hehe

To add to my criteria, aftermarket upgrade should be adequate.

**Janemar** · December 28th, 2017 07:23 PM

Bnew tayo.

Just add hondata or ktuner and a custom tune, and you're on your way to kill all the cars mentioned.

All that, without sacrificing fuel consumption(still a 1.5L direct injected engine kaya tipid) if your not boosting hard.

If 2nd hand, go for wrx cvt(traffic will only get worse ...) I read the stock cvt of wrx can handle upto 400whp. Given the weight disadvantage, it is still decent fast!

**EQAddict** · December 28th, 2017 07:35 PM

WRX....AWD and a turbo 2 liter boxer engine. I like the RS but it cant hold a candle to the WRX. The 86/BRZ just isnt practical as a daily driver.

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**AltisAndMZ3FAN** · December 28th, 2017 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by EQAddict

WRX....AWD and a turbo 2 liter boxer engine. I like the RS but it cant hold a candle to the WRX. The 86/BRZ just isnt practical as a daily driver.

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Yup, i'm actually leaning towards WRX as i was able to test drive a unit earlier. Feels premium as well. for 1.4M price tag, is it a catch ?