What do you think?

I've started to get tired with my mini, I had it knew since 08. Now lately I been looking at other cars. The evo x got me the most interested, its very practical (4 wheel drive, roomier, 4 doors, great all season) and fun. Also the mod community is amazing.

I have looked at the new brz and such models. and they seem more like a downgrade to the mini. I even thought about specing out a new jcw mini with all the options I missed out the first time and wished I got. But with that price I can get more car for the money.

Any suggestions for a different car around 30k?

 

That new Hyundai looks interesting.

 

Doesn't get very good gas milage and in general, Mitsubishi has not been well received by the likes of Edmunds, Consumer Reports, etc.

Considered a BMW X1?

Subaru XV Crosstrek?

Nissan Juke?

 

How about a Countryman?

 

Golf R, Subie STI, Nissan 370Z.

I haven't driven an Evo but I've driven a Ralliart. It was a blast, but I preferred the WRX to the Evo, generally.

 

Evo is a good car, quick, easy to mod, and handles great.....but, the interior is generally kinda cheap and the gas mileage really sucks!

If you like the idea of a 4 door, Golf R with AWD is a very nice and refined car, great interior and lots of space. Not as quick as EVO, but much more refined. If you don't need AWD, a GTI makes a nice car and can be modded quite easily as well.

If you don't need 4 doors or rear seats, Mazda Miata is a fantastic car!

 

Evo, Genesis 2.0t 2013, and Subaru STi are clear winners IMO