Car Shopping

[mbeach]

Yes, buy those toys now -because when a wife comes along, there'll be no more.

Go for the Grystal Gray Metallic (If that's what they are still calling it) STI. Definately stay away from Me Too Blue.

[volume311]

Bah, the STI is hot, but Im not feeling the pig nose on the new models. Good choice though.

[WormGod]

Been calling dealers to see if they would search their database to see if they could find a NEVER sold '05 cause I dont care so much for the newer front end either, but they arent finding anything. Doesnt surprise me really. I could go used as there are quite a few '05 STi's around that have low mileage, but I have the money available to go ahead and drop 50% down on something new, the scales tip in that favor. I checked on a local place here in Kensington that has 5 STi's on the lot so I think I am gonna drop by tomorrow and check them out.

Oh, check this out. Talked with my insurance company this week about the possible purchase of one and insurance cost. WOW! Let's just say my agent said I may as well be getting a Vette. For a 4banger on roids, the little bugger is considered a weapon, hahaha.

[VehiX]

Yes, buy those toys now -because when a wife comes along, there'll be no more.

No offense to anyone but.....screw that!

Reason number 5,601 why I'm never getting married. Unless of course I can find a nice woman who will actually let me live my life instead of dictating it!

You only get one shot while you're here folks. Do what YOU want within reason and have fun doing it!

You don't want to to be 80 years wondering what you shoulda, coulda woulda done

So, if you have a nice new car in mind that you want to buy and it's in your budget....GO GET IT!!!

Sorry for the rant.

[mbeach]

I guess that I wasn't being truly fair -if it weren't for my wife, I'd be eating Ramen in a 6 car garage. She keeps my/our priorities straight.

If I were looking back into the Subaru line, I'd go for a Forrester XT or a Legacy GT. Build it up like an STI for a lot less insurance -plus you'd have the cool sleeper effect.
Just a thought in case you can't stomach the new look of the Impreza.

[Cyrk]

Worm check this... Much nicer that the boy racer STI looks. I think.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/04/...-show-same-go/

[Chopper]

That STI carries just a twenty four month Factory warranty. I don't know what "used" does to that. The new one is less attractive, maybe, but it is a better machine in many ways. Do yourself a favor,a big one Drive the Subie, and a new Evo MR. This is important! Call ahead,make an appointment, drive both back to back, then make the move. The Mitsi is sharper, edgier, harder... to the point of being nearly abusive-and for the couple of months it was around the FUNNEST car I've ever driven. The Subie is much more compliant and for most, more livable day to day but somehow just not as engaging IMO. HAVE A BLAST Wayne

[WormGod]

Cyrk, would love to wait for fall, but that aint gonna happen. I need a car NOW, unfortunately.

Chopper, I have driven both. Mutliple times. IMO, the Scooby was quite easily the winner of the 2 for me. I felt pretty cramped in the Evo and it felt.... unsafe for some reason. I just felt insecure in it. I dont even like sitting in the passenger seat (2 friends have them). That alone didnt allow me to really enjoy the ride at all. I do remember the engine whining like an SOB on acceleration. The one I dove was a buddy's though, and he has put about $10k into it.

The Scooby actually felt more like an everyday ride. The only things that threw me off a bit here the lightness of the car, because I am so used to the VX.... and the constant need to shift, shift, shift, etc. Things I am sure I could get used to.

Anyways, hell, I hijacked this thread. My apologies. *sigh*

[Chopper]

Any little four will keep you shifting.Gotta stay on the cam. Yes, the Subaru has quite a bit more suspension travel. Enjoy your Subaru, welcome to the one tenth club. Drive it like you have no sense. Love,Wayne