OK I guess.....
IDK if you think I am boosting GTI's (I'm not) or what. I'm just saying that more people inclined to purchase a hot hatch "probably" favor it over a FiST for the reasons I mentioned earlier. Hell, the fact that you can get an auto GTI is probably a big factor to some buyers as well.
I am 41 and it's precisely for that reason that I value comfort/amenities in a vehicle. My FiST is our third vehicle; I drive it for fun/leisure on nice days. I can promise you if I was picking a hot hatch as a daily I WOULD NOT get a FiST for the same reasons I previously articulated. I would get a DCT GTI or auto Veloster turbo and that's OK. It doesn't take anything away from the FiST and it isn't an indictment against people who value performance over comfort (but still want some performance).
EDIT: Just to be clear, assuming I have the choice, a hot hatch would not be (is not) my daily driver. Again, not knocking anyone for their choice to daily drive one.
IDK if you think I am boosting GTI's (I'm not) or what. I'm just saying that more people inclined to purchase a hot hatch "probably" favor it over a FiST for the reasons I mentioned earlier. Hell, the fact that you can get an auto GTI is probably a big factor to some buyers as well.
I am 41 and it's precisely for that reason that I value comfort/amenities in a vehicle. My FiST is our third vehicle; I drive it for fun/leisure on nice days. I can promise you if I was picking a hot hatch as a daily I WOULD NOT get a FiST for the same reasons I previously articulated. I would get a DCT GTI or auto Veloster turbo and that's OK. It doesn't take anything away from the FiST and it isn't an indictment against people who value performance over comfort (but still want some performance).
EDIT: Just to be clear, assuming I have the choice, a hot hatch would not be (is not) my daily driver. Again, not knocking anyone for their choice to daily drive one.
I bought the FiST as a daily I have no problem driving the car constantly in fact I rather enjoy it.
I do not feel its that uncomfortable or even lacking. Ya its got a bit of cheap hard plastic, but it has power windows. It has a backup camera. It has an auto climate control ( full blast) Actually great air con. Oh and I bought the Recaros so the seats are damn nice.
I am also willing to put up with a manual in traffic ( thank god I do not commute) .
It is a matter of different desires and perspectives. I am just don’t see it how you do.
I would gladly trade a little comfort for performance. Thing is my 18 did not feel that horrible ride wise, it did not lack in the amenities.
It is whats its meant to be and for that I love it.
I mean I have driven a lot a of lowered setup sports cars in my life so to me the FiST is fine and I own a BMW M3 as well and still prefer my FiST .
I get it though different perspectives.