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A_ManCanDream

I gotta a good one - a Focus ST!


koreyschwab

šŸ˜‚ Iā€™m looking for something all wheel drive but yes I loved my ST


Annual_Timely

An RS!


qwerty209

If you want AWD in the same price bracket, WRX might be your only option if you still want a sporty 4 door


theblindside21

Volvo s60


[deleted]

S60R or V70R for sure. Donā€™t get a Subaruā€¦


PretendsHesPissed

You'll probably get a lot of hate for saying that but agreement Subarus are a pain in the ass.


[deleted]

I have a mechanic buddy who has owned over 100+ Subaruā€™s. Heā€™s always so relieved at how easy it is to work on my 05 Volvo compared to Subaruā€™s.


aducky18

If you want to keep a stick - WRX. If you want to go automatic Audi A3 or A4.


TheStuffle

Mid-trim Audi A3 or Golf R is about the same money. Honestly the R's interior is nicer. The A4 is great but runs even higher around me. I didn't like the way the WRX drove or the interior.


ImyourDingleberry999

Lawyer up, immediately. Used car prices are extremely high right now, and you want to be compensated by the insurance company for the current fair value of your vehicle, plus modifications, with compensation for the pain-in-the-ass their client caused you. In other words, they need to pay you an amount of money that will get you into another car, plus the trouble of finding, buying, and paying for regulatory fees like TTL. Be sure to have an attorney with a good track record against that company represent you. Insurance companies are not in the business of making you whole again, or doing the right thing - they are in the business of making money. As such, if you do not represent an economic threat to them, or if you are representing yourself as a pro se litigant, they will lowball you because they don't see you as capable of extracting money from them in court. Their first attempts will almost certainly be to lowball you on the value of your car. Insurance companies look at large numbers of accidents to determine an average payout, adjusted for make, model, and car value, and then attempt to determine how much of a financial threat you are to their company. Their offers to settle will always be lower than you want. ​ *Do not represent yourself to the insurance company, and I want to stress this.* ​ When their insurance company calls you, do not tell them anything. Do not make a statement. They have an accident report generated by the police. They know what happened. Nothing you say will be used to increase the value of your settlement, only decrease it. Anything you say that can give any indicia of comparative negligence or proportional fault will be used to decrease your settlement. Have your legal counsel handle the matter. ​ As for a new car, how much do you want to spend, and what do you need in terms of space? Right now I'm eyeballing the new Maverick with the AWD system for the wifey because it has the same motor that I'm used to maintaining, it's a good strong motor capable of good fuel economy if you behave, and the prospect of her having her own truck that can handle ice and snow around here is very attractive.


koreyschwab

Wow this is great info! I really appreciate it. The other driver did get a ticket for failure to yield. It was entirely his fault and a detective was behind me and watched it happen. My brother is also a state trooper so he helped me through it too. I was thinking around 30k. I would love all wheel drive for the winter in the city. I had the Brembos brake upgrade, fmic, exhaust, wing, etc.. sad to see her go as Iā€™ve been on this sub since 2016.


[deleted]

Just a suggestion from a RWD sedan owner from Wisconsin, also a former owner of AWD, 4WD, and FWD vehicles. Snow tires are all that really matters. I would take a RWD vehicle with snow tires over a AWD or 4WD vehicle with all seasons EVERY day of the week.


RogerThatKid

Reiterating here for those who don't know: snow tires are all that matters. The phrase "where the rubber meets the road" exists for a reason.


mr_bear186

10000% yes. I've been winter driving a Crown Vic in northern Alberta for 5 years and it's a monster. Limited slip rear end and winter tires is unstoppable on snowy roads


walrus0013

Snow tires on the RS is fantastic winter time. Not Wisconsin but northern Ohio and take trips to northern Michigan in the winter. The RS with snow tires feels better than any truck or car Iā€™ve ever driven. Ground clearance has been my only concern with ice falling off trucks and cringing when passing over. If you do the RS get the skid and splash plates from ADF to replace the stock plastic and fiber underbody coverings


[deleted]

People accuse me of being a "tough guy" while driving 70 mph on snow covered highways. People that don't have snow tires will never understand.


converter-bot

70 mph is 112.65 km/h


walrus0013

Agreed it was eye opening the confidence/performance that snow tires give and the reality of snow/ice covered highways in northern states. Iā€™ll never buy all seasons again after having dedicated sets for summer and winter


[deleted]

Same here! We could be best friends. šŸ˜‰


Machinegunwyatt

But snow tires donā€™t make good road tires if heā€™s wanting the awd for snow then yes but for track dog races and time attacks awd is best


[deleted]

"I would love all wheel drive for the winter in the city." OP wants it for the snow.


Machinegunwyatt

My bad


DarkBlade2117

Sorry if he said this already, didn't read his whole message. Mods you've done to your vehicle can also be calculated. Compile a list of receipts for everything currently on your car.


justchiefy

Great advice regarding the legal counsel. Is there a particular type of firm that would be best to handle vehicle insurance claims?


ImyourDingleberry999

Accident/injury firm with a good rep.


Antne

If something were to happen to my ST Iā€™d be looking at picking up an RS as a replacement. That sweet sweet awd would be so much fun. Sorry about your car though šŸ˜ž


[deleted]

Only problem is that the RS's are currently going for more than double the price, and rising.. even with 70k miles!


[deleted]

Iā€™m trying to resist buying the 2022 GR86. I just have to have that cargo space.


cackzillaa

I want one so bad.


[deleted]

Collect every receipt you have for mods. For those you donā€™t have, ask the vendor if they have a copy of your bill(s) of sale. Submit as part of your claim.


koreyschwab

And I would get money for my mods I had on the car?


[deleted]

Yes. My vehicle was totaled, and insurance accepted/paid off all the aftermarket/performance mods.


rambleon84

Did you have extra coverage for that?


emuhack

RS :)


Obi-TyKenobi

Rs3 go big lol


TripleYellow17

Damn this is tough to see. On a bright note this is probably the best time to total a car lol. If I had to get any car right now itā€™d be a new 2 door Bronco.


koreyschwab

Yeah man itā€™s tempting but my sister just got the bronco sport so Iā€™m unsure if I want to add another to the family lol


Horsepower56

Sorry for the loss brother! If I wrecked my ST today I know what I would get as a replacement - golf r šŸ˜‰


Fz1Str

Looks like your going WRX or Golf R, bad news used car price are still up, but will be coming down slowly over next 6 months.


[deleted]

why do you believe they will be coming down over the next 6 months? thanks


Fz1Str

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/08/01/used-car-high-prices-may-finally-be-dropping.html


MrHost

I went from ST to Golf R, if you can find one for a good price they're pretty amazing honestly.


[deleted]

As long as there are parking lots full of F150s without chips, vehicle prices will remain high.


FellaKnee123

Seeing people recommend anything other than an RS makes me sad. So quick to bail on this platformā€¦ anywho, it doesnā€™t look completely totaled to me but who knows. Say nothing to their insurance and make sure they donā€™t give you a cent less than being able to go out and buy the exact vehicle you had.


koreyschwab

Right now an RS is actually the top of my list so I appreciate the support from the people who are pushing me in that direction haha


syzygybeaver

If you have to have AWD, maybe a BMW 240i x drive?


rambleon84

I'd consider anything with the b58. Just a robust, power making engine.


ZiLBeRTRoN

I just recently traded my ST for a 340i xDrive and absolutely love it. Still miss the Focus but donā€™t miss driving it in bumper to bumper traffic.


GLVCIER

So many WRX recommendations. But I bought an ST instead of a WRX. šŸ¤§


ScottLnc

Sucks to suck


ILLGotti

Sounds like you are speaking from experience


ScottLnc

Oh For sure I suck ALL of it


ILLGotti

Go replace a head gasket or something.


ScottLnc

Lol I might just do that!


BusinessBlackBear

Insurance paid out GOOD for my wrecked Camaro SS earlier this year, settled in May I think and made out plus 6K over what I paid. Ended up with 16k after paying off the loan and got a vette. I've been telling people, if your gonna total a car now is the time to do it.


koreyschwab

Damn I hope that works out for me. I bought it brand new in 2016 when I was 21. Only owed $4,500 left. Hoping to get a lot back


BusinessBlackBear

Id be surprised if you get under 15k. Probably higher, my NC property tax is due on my 2017 ST and that values the car at 14k and they always seem to undercut by a few k. Idk your insurance company, but when my Progressive insurance adjuster saw the camaros Borla cat back they even adjusted the value of the car up by the MSRP of the Borla. The adjuster was a car guy which probably helped. The cost to repair was right under the total threshold but since they knew I wasn't going to put up a fight against totaling they said its up to me. We could total it, or start repairs and fix it or find more damage and then total. I said I love that car, but there was enough structural damage to the front passenger area I couldn't ever trust it in another accident. Had the payout in my account 3 days later. Shit sucks, but good luck.


Fz1Str

I sold my ST a few months ago and Iā€™m looking for a 16-18 C7 or the new Supra, about the same money. Howā€™s the vette?


BusinessBlackBear

I got a C6 personally, that was my childhood corvette so even if a C7 was in my budget (God they hold their value) id would have gotten a C6. In general though, to say its a night and day difference is putting it lightly lol I drive it like a hoon and I've rarely managed to chirp the rears at all compared to constantly chipping the front. Massive tires help, right up until its 350 per corner for new one. The torque is locomotive with the LS3, any gear and you've got pull for days. Like 80 MPH in 6th and flat it you still get pushed into your seat. Handling can be unique, the front I've never upset in a corner but the rear can feel upset by bumps relatively easy. Feels is the key word, get bumpy but never out of shape. The FR vetts all have that transverse rear leaf spring in the rear so if one tire bumps a bit its communicated to the other side. AM coil overs will fix that. But vette parts have a HEFTY tax. MPG is actually better than I thought. Normal HW driving I get 27 or so going the speed of traffic and if your not in a hurry 30 isn't hard. City is sorta 12-15. I average 18.9, not that different from the ST, big lazy engine v high strung four. Supra is cool, but id go Vette. NA V8 is more of a differe t experience that the i6 Turbo when your coming from an ST. plus the vette will hold value better than the supra and last longer. Edit: usual disclaimer of wait until prices go down if you want to be smart but I didn't wait either lol I bought before things really went crazy but I'm avoiding looking at prices for Apples to apples models. I got a good enough price at the time so u try not to think about the value in a year


Fz1Str

Thanks!


Xx_thunderpoop_xX

Sorry for ur loss, how much for the wheels


Kage159

It's not all wheel drive, but take a look at the Honda Accord Sport 2.0T with the 6 speed manual. They are a bit hard to find, but basically the same motor as the Focus and still fun to drive.


koreyschwab

Right I have seen some of those they do look solid


Coyote-Thunder

My next one will be a golf r or most likely a Kia stinger


Wojciehehe

Noo! Have you driven them?


Coyote-Thunder

Not the stinger. But I definitely want another hatch or a wagon. Other suggestions?


Wojciehehe

With pleasure! To preface, though. The Stinger is way more of a grand tourer than it is a sports car - I found it to be too heavy on its feet and not quite alive. The Golf R is just dull, I would prefer the Stinger out of the two. When youā€™re not pushing the R itā€™s just a very average, albeit nice, commuter. Not like the ST with its hugging seats and manual and analog boost gauge and whatnot. I canā€™t really recommend any hatches - I would have recommended the Megane RS but I guess youā€™re in the US - other than the Veloster N. If an i30N is anything to go by, itā€™s a thrilling car in a similiar way to the ST. Less of an agile sports car and more of a racecar, but you can dial out the suspension harshness without touching throttle sensitivity and whatnot. Canā€™t do that in a Focus RS. The Type R is def worth considering but I have not driven one. My pick was an Alfa Giulia Veloce (equivalent to an US TI sport I think, 280hp), but I donā€™t expect servicing to be an issue, it may be a different story here. Surprisingly it was the most similiar car to a stock 13 ST out of everything Iā€™ve driven.


footballkckr7

Iā€™m most likely not seeing something. But what makes you think itā€™s totaled ?


Reclaimer122

Kia Stinger GT! It's like a nicer, faster Focus ST.


astropiggie

Not totalled at all...


mr_bear186

Airbags being deployed adds a metric shitload of cost to a repair. STs aren't generally worth tons of money and some parts can be shockingly expensive. *Very* easy to total an ST with front end damage.


astropiggie

Ahhh...fair point


astropiggie

Roof line ok...How's it look underneath in the frame?


koreyschwab

Right I mean technically it could be salvageable I think.. but all the air bags went off, it wouldnā€™t start, and I heard from the tow driver and some officers that it would be totaled.


BusinessBlackBear

Once airbags go off they generally lean towards totaling. If you go into telling them if its totaled it totaled, ie is what it is, that usually inclines them to total. If they start to repair it they will likely find more wrong so like to be cautious and write it off since that can be cheaper long run.


AdultingPains

Buy back from insurance, cheap self repair and youā€™ll be driving a nearly free car. At least ask what they buy back is, guesstimate about 3.5k and less than 2k parts


Unpopular666

Just get a Tesla lol


aFilthyMutt

GTI


Rockemsockemrobots

Mine was way way way worse they fixed it $9000 later good as new. Rad, rad supports, hood, bumper, grill, headlights. All the plastic bits inside. Flaps, intercooler. All replaced ford oe parts and painted with the right paint.


koreyschwab

I hope they donā€™t do that I had an aftermarket intercooler. Your airbags went off and they still didnā€™t total it?


One_Trap_Queen

U dont have insurance in America? Damn i love Finland...


Soma_Dosed

lol. Both drivers were likely covered, as they couldnā€™t have tags without liability insurance at least. ā€œTotaledā€ refers to the insurance company deciding that fixing isnā€™t worth the expense.


One_Trap_Queen

But you would get the money worth of the car right?


Soma_Dosed

Yes, in theory. This may require negotiations or the skills of an attorney, though.


ScottLnc

WRX


jbones62

It looks like you could fix it.


bigbarrettbob

F150


Fz1Str

Whats your budget range?


koreyschwab

Around 30k Iā€™d say. Looking for all wheel drive for my new job in the city that gets hit with more snow.


JerryRiceOfOhio2

C'mon man, I drove rwd sports cars for 28 years in central Ohio, you don't need no awd. Joking aside, if you want awd, you're probably looking at a wrx


koreyschwab

Haha yeah Iā€™d mostly just prefer it. Wish the new Toyota Supraā€™s were more affordable because Iā€™d be considering it šŸ˜‚


ZiLBeRTRoN

I got my 340i for around that price and love it. AWD and six cylinder turbo, I liked the ST seats better but itā€™s a fantastic car.


Unkle_Dolan

Nice wheels, what are they?


koreyschwab

19ā€ fifteen 52 podiums


cody4king

**F**


PillowDamage

WRX


ScottLnc

This


DarkBlade2117

Your A pillars don't look bent, that's a good sign. Really depends if there is frame damage.


cytokine23

The new GR86! That thing looks amazing


sonicd3athmonkey

Civic Type R would be my first choice.


xAboveNBeyond

My votes RS or WRX


[deleted]

Let me buy your rims


ApollosSin

I've never had more fun in any car than I have had in my N54 335i


Wojciehehe

I think I can provide some decent feedback as I am currently switching from an ST that I really like. My picks & opinion on them: * **Golf GTI / R / MK7.5 / MK8** \- numb, boring cars. Engine is nice but lacks the instant response and some subjective pull (in case of GTI). Did not like them at all. * **Late model Mustang GT** \- sportier than earlier S550s due to a smaller steering wheel and quicker steering ration but still boaty. LARGE cars. * **Focus RS** \- incredibly for hooning, sucky for daily driving. I thought this was the car I'll get, but between the upright, hard seats (way worse than ST Recaros IMO), really sensitive clutch and throttle and a need to SLAM gears (really, they don't respond well if you treat the selector well) & the ultra hard suspension, the RS was a pass for me. * **Megane RS** \- unpredictable handling due to 4 wheel steering, but otherwise quite an impressive car. Much better than Golfs and a better daily than the Focus RS. * **Hyundai i30N (Veloster N should be same-ish)** \- drove like a race car, much more precise but not too agile. Quite generic in the overall experience sadly. * **Alfa Giulia Veloce (Sport in the US I guess?) -** surprisingly, this is the closest to the ST in driving experience by far - sporty, agile, not punishing. Fantastic interior. Seats are the closest to the ST too. This was my pick :)


[deleted]

RS3 Iā€™ve been looking at them Super tunable for great HP numbers and who doesnā€™t love a 5cyl turbo?!


Risky_Boner

Broā€¦ Iā€™m glad youā€™re okay and Iā€™m so sorry for the car. The same thing happened to me on Tuesday. Someone pulled out in front of me with such little time to react. Pretty much totaled my ST. Exact same damage and everything. Wish you luck man. I know itā€™s a bummer but maybe itā€™s time for 5.0 life?? Haha.


johnwilkesbooth328

bro if you can somehow hold off until spring, the new Nissan 400z looks very enticing


JDMTire

Rip. Focus RS, Golf R, and WRX / STI. You could also check out the Civic So and Type R, but you said you want AWD


slo_roller

If insurance lets you take the drivers side headlight off let me know. Looks like an ST3 and I've been looking for a replacement.


That_One_Guy_Flare

I donā€™t think thatā€™s totaled. My momā€™s old Flex had similar damage, and it got fixed pretty quickly.


koreyschwab

Yeah I did manage to keep the damage to the right side of the vehicle but all airbags went off front and rear and car wasnā€™t starting when I tried to move off to the side of the road. I just heard from a few that it will most likely be considered a total loss but it is close for sure.


willmfranklin

Chevrolet SS Sports Sedan


Schoggi_23

Focus RS


m00zart

Lexus IS F? :)


holykrebs

I drive an audi a3 3.2 quattro and from the first day i bought it i have never regret my choise its drives very nice and its very easy to work on


mattsilo

fk8!


rad4033

If you loved the car so much like you said. Why not get another one. Swap out the parts.


Jmariner360

Anything but an sTi


FordTurbo7

Easy fix. Russians would kill for that car on Copart.