hgtran All American 9855 Posts user info edit post |
damn, I just realized that baonest is back. 2/4/2010 9:54:51 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
again, "good" all season tires aren't "designed" for the snow. A 2WD car on snow tires is better than an AWD car on all season tires. 2/4/2010 10:00:29 PM |
H8R wear sumthin tight 60155 Posts user info edit post |
snow tires are well worth it 2/4/2010 10:12:13 PM |
Golovko All American 27023 Posts user info edit post |
H8R and I have plenty of videos to attest to that truth. 2/4/2010 10:23:40 PM |
Kainen All American 3507 Posts user info edit post |
well now you're just being difficult TEG. lol. I'm not an enthusiast but I have this weird hard-on for imprezas. That's where it stands.
Is 5-6K worth the WRX if I don't really utilize the HP all that much? Is the 2.5i that much of a downgrade, or are many components of the car similiar making it not so big a compromise? 2/4/2010 11:55:55 PM |
H8R wear sumthin tight 60155 Posts user info edit post |
Really depends on what you're gonna use it for
if all you do is drive it A-B, work, home, gym, target, get the 2.5i
sounds like it will be more than enough for what you want 2/5/2010 12:00:04 AM |
Quinn All American 16417 Posts user info edit post |
I would buy the WRX. Boost is hilarious. You can get another 70hp a year from now for 20$. Thank me later. 2/5/2010 12:19:54 AM |
Kainen All American 3507 Posts user info edit post |
I ended up taking TKE's advice and went with the 2.5i. Honestly, I'm pretty happy about the decision...I have no doubt I wouldn't take care of a WRX the way it should.....and the NA engine is still pretty good for anything not racing or rallying. I can pass people, gun it, etc just fine. In fact, it's got a ton of pep still....the engine still has a really distinctive rumble to it - I can't explain it.
Here's a couple of snaps. Thanks everyone for the feedback, it helped me in deciding...
[Edited on February 7, 2010 at 11:14 AM. Reason : -] 2/7/2010 11:10:26 AM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
Congrats 2/7/2010 12:18:26 PM |
tjoshea All American 4906 Posts user info edit post |
Congrats, a fine looking vehicle 2/7/2010 12:42:41 PM |
smoothcrim Universal Magnetic! 18966 Posts user info edit post |
only thing I would do is take a hair dryer to those stripes or have the dealer remove em. I've always found em tacky 2/7/2010 1:53:33 PM |
Kainen All American 3507 Posts user info edit post |
I'm kind of indifferent to them...they seem hard to peel off, are they not? 2/7/2010 2:20:00 PM |
smc All American 9221 Posts user info edit post |
So I see you decided to buy a 1995 Hyundai instead. Great cars! Here's mine:
2/7/2010 2:48:31 PM |
H8R wear sumthin tight 60155 Posts user info edit post |
that 2.5i would actually make a good rallyx car, seeing as how it does not have a turbo
no turbo is really good, due to the lack of lag
good choice 2/7/2010 3:29:18 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
Good choice Kainen. I wasn't trying to be hard on you, it just seemed like chosing the WRX would be a waste on money based on what you wanted/needed.
But again good choice, better than a boring cookie cutter Honda/Hyundai/Toyota. 2/7/2010 3:57:09 PM |
smc All American 9221 Posts user info edit post |
It looks EXACTLY like a boring cookie cutter hyundai...from 15 years ago. Subaru has the absolute worst designers in the entire car industry. Even Fiats are...um...interesting:
2/7/2010 4:00:55 PM |
Quinn All American 16417 Posts user info edit post |
congrats buddy!!!!!!!!!!!! 2/7/2010 4:14:50 PM |
Kainen All American 3507 Posts user info edit post |
I think subaru designs look good for 09/10' why you gotta hate on my car man? 2/7/2010 4:15:29 PM |
arghx Deucefest '04 7584 Posts user info edit post |
use cheap dental floss to remove a pinstripe. it works great. 2/7/2010 5:08:48 PM |
smc All American 9221 Posts user info edit post |
60 grit sandpaper will take that pinstripe right off. 2/7/2010 5:19:59 PM |
smc All American 9221 Posts user info edit post |
I'm sorry, I was drunk. It's a handsome and capable car, no tacky hood scoops or bug-eye headlights. Roofline is a little low, but still better than any sedan. It should do the job for you. 2/7/2010 10:23:26 PM |
optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
its a sensible wagon for nurses and gay flight attendants, kind of like how old people wear velcro shoes 2/8/2010 12:36:41 AM |
arghx Deucefest '04 7584 Posts user info edit post |
what did I say about station wagons and dignity... 2/8/2010 1:06:25 AM |
Kainen All American 3507 Posts user info edit post |
or how about rednecks and white trash in their ratty ass pickup trucks. We can do this all day. 2/8/2010 1:06:49 AM |
xvang All American 3468 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "the engine still has a really distinctive rumble to it - I can't explain it." |
Answer: Boxer engine w/ unequal length headers2/8/2010 9:34:05 AM |
optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
I think he meant to say
Quote : | "or how about heterosexual men in their ratty ass pickup trucks" |
2/8/2010 9:41:00 AM |
Kainen All American 3507 Posts user info edit post |
Sure bro. Whatever makes you feel better.
Unequal headers give it the low rumble? It's a sexy ass sound....as opposed to my Honda Civic's high pitched whine 2/8/2010 9:43:47 AM |
tchenku midshipman 18586 Posts user info edit post |
boxer engine
civic engine
2/8/2010 11:20:01 AM |
shmorri2 All American 10003 Posts user info edit post |
I'm sorry. Are we comparing a civic to an Impreza? 2/8/2010 1:05:45 PM |
H8R wear sumthin tight 60155 Posts user info edit post |
^^^ 2/8/2010 1:22:33 PM |
optmusprimer All American 30318 Posts user info edit post |
Im with SMC on this one, anyone who thinks that car looks cool is seriously fucked up 2/8/2010 9:07:27 PM |
capncrunch All American 546 Posts user info edit post |
I drive by southern states every day and it boggles me that the Subaru and VW lots are so empty. Is there a story behind that? 2/8/2010 9:24:20 PM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
STis are not comfortable at all to ride in, I do not suggest getting one unless you know what you're after. If you dont mind the abusive ride, then they are insanely awesome fun.
Also, the insurance is outrageous 2/8/2010 10:20:45 PM |
Kainen All American 3507 Posts user info edit post |
Dude I don't get it - everyone has different tastes...I think the cars you recondition in your photo gallery all look pretty hideous too but I don't go out of my way to rub your face in shit bro. Well at least not until you starting just trolling me for an unknown reason. Have some tact?
[Edited on February 8, 2010 at 10:34 PM. Reason : balls] 2/8/2010 10:29:28 PM |
synapse play so hard 60939 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | " Also, the insurance is outrageous " |
thats not my experience.
i have a 08 GTI with a number of the limits higher than minimum, and it's $63 per month (clean record) a WRX would be $67 per month an STI would be $77 per month
funny enough, an EVO MR would be $98 per month2/8/2010 10:44:04 PM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
^ is this real quotes? or estimates from the website? i dont know anyone with an STi who is paying less than 2x that amount, the price you have isnt bad at all 2/8/2010 10:51:28 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
^All I've ever heard about WRXs is that their insurance is disproportionately high, though I've never owned one thus never gotten a quote. I've heard S2000s also have high insurance but I don't think mine is super high.
And honestly, to each his own...however I think the current generation Imprezas are ugly as hell. If I had my mind set on a Subaru I'd buy a used one. No way I'd buy a new one.
Of course, I feel the same way about the Evo, BMWs, just about all Hondas, all Toyotas, etc etc. 2/8/2010 11:42:24 PM |
synapse play so hard 60939 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "is this real quotes? or estimates from the website? i dont know anyone with an STi who is paying less than 2x that amount, the price you have isnt bad at all" |
Real quotes. I called my company (USAA) because I'm in the market for one of these cars and wanted to see how bad the insurance is. Like I said I have a perfect driving record (for the last 5 years or so) and I'm not 22 so those two things are probably working in my favor. I've been with USAA for > 10 years and I also have my homeowners through them but I doubt those two things matter that much.]2/9/2010 1:34:04 PM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
^ im in pretty much the same situation, USAA, homeowners through them, totally clean driving record, etc
i did a web quote on a '10 sti and the bastards quoted me $167 a month, ridiculous 2/9/2010 11:17:08 PM |
xvang All American 3468 Posts user info edit post |
For reference, I'm paying GEICO $45/month ($1K deductible) on my '04 wrx ... perfect driving record. 2/10/2010 12:13:42 AM |
TKE-Teg All American 43410 Posts user info edit post |
I'm paying around $90/mo for my S2000 (clean record). $250 deductible on collision, $0 on glass/vandalism. I say around $90 b/c I also insure the GS-R with the same policy. 2/10/2010 8:40:15 AM |
hgtran All American 9855 Posts user info edit post |
are these rates liability only? 2/10/2010 9:49:49 AM |
H8R wear sumthin tight 60155 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "$250 deductible on collision" |
^^2/10/2010 10:31:15 AM |
smc All American 9221 Posts user info edit post |
I'm paying $30/month on the car, $8/month on the bike. 2/10/2010 11:37:39 AM |
shmorri2 All American 10003 Posts user info edit post |
I'm paying $200/mo for 3 cars... fuck me!
Granted, it's like ~$50/mo for the Porsche, ~$30/mo for the Mazda, then $120/mo for the Lexus... But damn! I hear it helps a lot once you get past 25 years old... 2/10/2010 11:39:54 AM |
smc All American 9221 Posts user info edit post |
Not really. Mine went up. 2/10/2010 11:43:00 AM |
hgtran All American 9855 Posts user info edit post |
I'm about to turn 25 in a couple days. I doubt the rate will go down though. 2/10/2010 11:57:13 AM |
H8R wear sumthin tight 60155 Posts user info edit post |
depends on your driving record, if you're married or single and if you have a house or not with them
i'm sure there are other factors too 2/11/2010 1:24:24 AM |
synapse play so hard 60939 Posts user info edit post |
fyi southern states has a white wrx hatchback limited right now. they had an sti but sold it last weekend.
but good luck getting to drive it. it's had 19 miles on it when i got there...and i talked my way into a test drive and it had 20 when i got back i had a friend go and try to drive it earlier and i guess they read right through him cause they were all like "we're trying to keep the miles low, and don't want people to drive it unless theyre interested in buying it today." never been the biggest fan of that dealership anyway (saying it nicely). i bought a used car from them 4-5 years ago...the sticker was something like 17.5k...and i "talked them down" to 16k...while sitting in the lounge waiting to sign papers i thumbed through the newspaper and saw the exact car i was buying advertised for $15,999 in the paper got another $400 off for that little gem.
i'm actually [still] in the market though...and i wasn't impressed. sure it's fast as hell and fun to drive, but it's a $30k car that feels like a $13k car on the inside. i'd rather sacrifice a few hp and get something that doesn't have a complete shit interior. for the time being it's german cars for me...as long as they're in warranty i will say the evo mr felt much more like a 30k+ car on the inside though...i drove an 08 at hendrick dodge (think they might still have it) and was very impressed by the build quality/materials on the inside. obviously not nearly as nice/solid as a german car though.] 4/3/2010 12:06:01 AM |
DoubleDown All American 9382 Posts user info edit post |
Go for a 2007-2008 A4 S-Line Titanium CPO from Leith with the warranty, cant go wrong with that 4/3/2010 11:24:33 AM |