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Old 08-17-2001, 09:11 AM
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Never thought about it before, but, I've raced a friend's Impreza which was lightly modded (springs, exhaust, intake) and it felt pretty nice. Wasn't fast and wasn't the easiest to launch, but, They're cheaper than my Maxima, Suburu has a good deal going on (2.9% compared to my 11.9%), gets slightly better gas mileage, doesn't require premium (as far as I know), and will be cheaper overall...

any have other info on these? Common problems? etc?
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Old 08-17-2001, 09:25 AM
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Originally posted by SCCA Solo2
Never thought about it before, but, I've raced a friend's Impreza which was lightly modded (springs, exhaust, intake) and it felt pretty nice. Wasn't fast and wasn't the easiest to launch, but, They're cheaper than my Maxima, Suburu has a good deal going on (2.9% compared to my 11.9%), gets slightly better gas mileage, doesn't require premium (as far as I know), and will be cheaper overall...

any have other info on these? Common problems? etc?
If your talking about the WRX, go for it, even the 2.5 RS has potential,the boxer engine and all wheel drive is outstanding and its going to be alot more fun to drive...............
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Old 08-17-2001, 10:47 AM
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WRX

If the WRX would have been out last year when I bought my Maxima, I would be driving the WRX right now. That car is awesome.

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Old 08-17-2001, 10:49 AM
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Hmmmmm

Granted the engine is very mod-able and the awd speaks for itself, but it will be like driving a matchbox car compared to your max. For us big folk at least.
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Old 08-17-2001, 01:55 PM
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The WRX 0-60 5.6 sec. Check the writeup in Motortrend.

http://www.motortrend.com/july01/subaru/subaru_f.html
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Old 08-17-2001, 02:03 PM
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actually, it'll be for the RS 2.5

The WRX is gonna cost too much...
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Old 08-17-2001, 03:05 PM
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No way man! Your car is much nicer ride than that car. More refined and slick looking let alone the fact your current car is faster..


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actually, it'll be for the RS 2.5

The WRX is gonna cost too much...
 
Old 08-17-2001, 03:28 PM
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I also thought about getting a Subaru (WRX). After seeing them at the track running mid 13's with just intake and exhaust. But I thought about it and it just seems hard for me to give up all that roominess. But who knows it may still happen.( Haven't actually looked at them up close let alone test drive them.)
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Old 08-17-2001, 09:14 PM
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You dont want to get a Subaru. they are the worst car ive ever experienced! i had a 2000 subaru legacy gt. it was the biggest piece of **** car ever. some computer thing got burnt in it and the abs was so messed up for no reason it would be one while driving causing me to not move when i wa pressing on the gas. everything was falling apart. also you have to use premium and wastes more gas than the maxima. and the resale value drops big time. stay with the max.
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Old 08-18-2001, 02:04 AM
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I love the WRX, would've bought it over the maxima if they were the same price. but, the difference was over $5000. at least in my case
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Old 08-18-2001, 04:40 AM
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Originally posted by SCCA Solo2
any have other info on these?
No, other than the one with the 220hp engine in it. (I finally read the AutoFile on the WRX. Some guy complained about no low end torque. On a 2.0 liter engine that doesn't spool up until 3500rpm. What a weenie.)

What about the new mini? If the dealer's don't start gouging, once the S gets here, I'll bet you see bunches of 'em running solo2. I've read positive stuff, so far...
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Old 08-21-2001, 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by melanthius
I love the WRX, would've bought it over the maxima if they were the same price. but, the difference was over $5000. at least in my case
I paid $19100 for my 2000 GXE brand new just off the truck.
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