While subjective, I feel that this reoccurring argument only serves to prove a moot point. Styling shouldn’t be a reason for such a condescending outlook. Having driven both, the GTI in no way makes me feel 19 whatsoever. As a matter of fact it ages the driver as they tote along, so how you get that feeling I have no…

lol @ GTI has more torque. No buddy. Stock for stock, to the wheels or crank, the ST has more torque, all day, everyday.

Ever change the spark plugs on a flat 4 or have to replace say the exhaust manifolds or heads? Yeah hard pass buddy. Fun fact also, this car has a bigger engine than the Fit and is only .2 liters down on the standard ecobox 1.8L we find in cars today. A more correct statement would be “an engine not powerful enough”.…

You’re missing a HUGE selling point of the Shuttle. AWD. If it was FWD i’d wholeheartedly agree with you. More power is also questionable as due to the Fit only having like 7 more hp and the Shuttle being lighter, I’d argue the difference in speed in marginal. Safety however is one I will side on you with. If it…

As my name suggests, and as many surely will echo, I love the ST. What it sounded like you wanted was an older unlabored, less tach savvy car from the get-go, hence your now 7-12 year old purchase. Every modern FWD “sports car” will get you the same feeling. Yes, they all come with Bluetooth, modern safety tech and…