Traded in my 2011 Miata that I used as a daily driver and track toy.
Grandkids and other reasons moved us to a need for more space, 4 door preferred, and the AWD helped because it would become our ski vehicle. Still wanted something that would be fun and practical day to day and as a track car.
Looked at Focus RS, WRX STi, and Audi TT. Couldn't get over the styling on either the Focus or TT, and the Golf just crushed the RS's interior. Overall I wanted a great daily driver with room that is fun on the track. The R just nailed it. The STi was close, but couldn't not get over the boy racer feel and style.
Grandkids and other reasons moved us to a need for more space, 4 door preferred, and the AWD helped because it would become our ski vehicle. Still wanted something that would be fun and practical day to day and as a track car.
Looked at Focus RS, WRX STi, and Audi TT. Couldn't get over the styling on either the Focus or TT, and the Golf just crushed the RS's interior. Overall I wanted a great daily driver with room that is fun on the track. The R just nailed it. The STi was close, but couldn't not get over the boy racer feel and style.