vs GR Corolla

[Tickle]

Interesting. I can't help but feel like it's a win for the FK8.

I'm over the downplay Hyundais get (I don't want one but I respect what they do). Everything you read or watch discusses how it would be most at home on a track and least agreeable as a daily driver. Add those tires and.. duh

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[TypeSiR]

For pure driving fun (ignoring looks), no shame in owning either the Elantra N or Veloster N. Easier on the wallet too. Hyundai has come a long way. Too bad the Veloster N was discontinued.

 

[Toprarnen]

The hard part with the Elantra N (well, two things): DSG vs manual, because the manual is "just ok" from everything I've read, and the aesthetics.

 

[citrus]

The other hard part is aftersales service. The Hyundai dealers I've visited in the area aren't super fun to talk to, and it seems crappy sales/service experience is pretty common across the board.

 

[Stick_shifter96]

Hyundai's build quality and reliability isn't the best either. I sincerely hope I'm not forced to buy a Elantra N

 

[Whitboy82]

Hyundai's build quality and reliability isn't the best either. I sincerely hope I'm not forced to buy a Elantra N

Despite how good this car is, I don’t think I could own one. If I can’t get the Type R, I’d rather just get an ND2.

 

[Toprarnen]

I've also given in to the civic SI at MSRP mindset, along with saving up for a used Cayman or 911 over the type R at crazy markup

 

[Shankmeyster]

Yeah, if I start to get tired of the WRX and can't find an MSRP Core at some point after test driving, I'll prob go to MSRP Si.

 

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[ILX6SPEED]

Seems like the FK8 traps much quicker than the GR. I'm a bit surprised by the launch time given the AWD (2 shifts probably why). Overall seems like a fun car but Toyota may have dialed it in a bit conservative.

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-toyota-gr-corolla-first-test-review/

 

[citrus]

Overall seems like a fun car but Toyota may have dialed it in a bit conservative.

Seems like Toyota's style post 2000. Always leave something on the table, usually something really obvious.

 

[VarmintCong]

For pure driving fun (ignoring looks), no shame in owning either the Elantra N or Veloster N. Easier on the wallet too. Hyundai has come a long way. Too bad the Veloster N was discontinued.

I’d totally buy an N if it came in either i30 hatchback form or a sedan that wasn’t so extreme styling. I hate the Elantra N.

 

[VarmintCong]

The hard part with the Elantra N (well, two things): DSG vs manual, because the manual is "just ok" from everything I've read, and the aesthetics.

yeah the manual can be a show stopper. I don’t like the manual in GTI or WRX. The ones in my Si and Sport hatch were such a pleasure to use. Same for the E46 and E36 I had.

 

[Bambzolbment]

yeah the manual can be a show stopper. I don’t like the manual in GTI or WRX. The ones in my Si and Sport hatch were such a pleasure to use. Same for the E46 and E36 I had.

How was your experience with e36?

 

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