 time for new winter beater, wrx or ralliart ? |
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 Apr 26 2015, 07:16 PM
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North of the border  Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177  |
It's time for me to say adios to my winter beater.
My 2 contenders are: 2015 Subaru WRX Sport Tech package 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart Premium package Any opinions ? I did not consider the STI/Evolution due to price gap and i only want a winter beater that has some fun to drive. I definitely don't want a fwd boring car. |
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Apr 27 2015, 01:03 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
2015 as a beater?
Why not get an STI that's a few years old? |
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Apr 27 2015, 01:07 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 41 Joined: 20-March 15 Member No.: 223,865 |
If your looking for a beater.... I'm a big fan of Toyota. Lol
But I get a wrx between the 2 you listed. |
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Apr 27 2015, 03:16 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
Want a beater that has some fun factor
Use it as DD too. Requirements Manual transmission Sedan Non-fwd |
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Apr 27 2015, 03:16 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
Other 2 are
Ats A4 |
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Apr 27 2015, 04:23 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 239 Joined: 18-July 04 From: Columbus, Ohio Member No.: 410 |
Of the original two, I'd spend my money on the WRX. I have nothing to substantiate it, but I think it would be a better quality car than the Mitsubishi.
This post has been edited by bubba353z: Apr 27 2015, 04:23 PM |
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Apr 27 2015, 04:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 739 Joined: 27-June 12 Member No.: 142,453 |
New subaru products are getting better and better every year. Of those two, the subaru is a clear choice. Mitsubishi products seem like they are stuck in the 90's quality wise. I see both brands of cars often at work.
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Apr 27 2015, 05:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 300 Joined: 3-August 12 From: Boston, Ma Member No.: 142,797 |
I just bought a 2014 WRX hatch and I love it. The hatch makes an amazing tire hauler.
(IMG:http://i.imgur.com/9jURyR4.jpg) |
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Apr 30 2015, 01:25 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
mitsu is out of equation...
they only offer handicapped transmission on the ralliart... i want a manual tranny so i ordered a wrx fully loaded... now to know that the 1 left still on the boat coming from japan, just had been sold. so f*** it... STI winter beater it is. tried the s4... lots of fun... but damm it's $$$ just hope i don't regret getting a sti as a DD over the wrx. |
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Apr 30 2015, 03:24 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Apr 30 2015, 09:25 AM)  mitsu is out of equation... they only offer handicapped transmission on the ralliart... i want a manual tranny so i ordered a wrx fully loaded... now to know that the 1 left still on the boat coming from japan, just had been sold. so f*** it... STI winter beater it is. tried the s4... lots of fun... but damm it's $$$ just hope i don't regret getting a sti as a DD over the wrx. STI's are awesome, how could you regret it? |
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Apr 30 2015, 03:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 602 Joined: 3-April 14 Member No.: 223,804 |
G8 GT??
Sedan..check Non FWD...check "fun factor"...check Cheaper than a new 2015 car...priceless |
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Apr 30 2015, 11:30 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
QUOTE (Smitty2919 @ Apr 30 2015, 11:35 AM) G8 GT?? Sedan..check Non FWD...check "fun factor"...check Cheaper than a new 2015 car...priceless My guess is that even though he did not state it as a requirement, Eugenio needs/wants AWD for the northland winters? I personally would have waited for the coming Focus RS AWD if I were spending STI coin already. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This post has been edited by dailydriver: Apr 30 2015, 11:30 PM |
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May 1 2015, 08:18 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
QUOTE (dailydriver @ Apr 30 2015, 07:30 PM) QUOTE (Smitty2919 @ Apr 30 2015, 11:35 AM) G8 GT?? Sedan..check Non FWD...check "fun factor"...check Cheaper than a new 2015 car...priceless My guess is that even though he did not state it as a requirement, Eugenio needs/wants AWD for the northland winters? I personally would have waited for the coming Focus RS AWD if I were spending STI coin already. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) AWD was 1st choice... Ats manual is only rwd. I thought about it... But not gonna wait 6+ months... And might be harder to fit my 3 kids vs sti... STI has good trunk... Focus is not sedan... Wife hates hatches... Although I gave her a rav4 v6 without the rear wheel. Anyways... Now waiting for the car. ETA at dealer is 29 may. One thing I forgot to mention was " new "... Not used car |
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May 7 2015, 01:53 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 41 Joined: 20-March 15 Member No.: 223,865 |
Good choice!
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May 7 2015, 02:39 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
At least the beater will have some fun factor... And not too much of a slouch.
Especially compared to 1k+ hp almost stock SS |
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May 10 2015, 04:17 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 26-April 14 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 223,810 |
I think you'll be quite pleased with the STI -- pretty track-capable sedan even in stock trim.
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May 23 2015, 12:06 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
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May 23 2015, 12:08 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
Can't wait for next Thursday
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May 23 2015, 11:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 739 Joined: 27-June 12 Member No.: 142,453 |
Enjoy it! The new subarus are quality cars.
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May 29 2015, 01:41 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
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May 29 2015, 02:31 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,885 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
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May 29 2015, 05:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 919 Joined: 30-December 03 From: Northern NY Member No.: 66 |
Eugenio
If you need a US address for shipping parts too. Let me know. I'm about 70 miles from Montreal. NICE!!!!! John |
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Mar 9 2017, 09:36 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
just figured i'd share that the car only last 1.5 years without going under the knife
The winter beater, dd was a sloutch. So ended up going w/ an extra 80+hp and 100+tq. The car is much more fun to drive and didn't touch the internals. Still on stock turbo... but way less lag and much more low/mid tq... which i wanted. Oh well... i think I have a problem w/ cars... lol |
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Mar 9 2017, 11:44 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
I'm amazed it took you this long.
One of these days I'm going to need to drive up there and visit you again. It's been a while... |
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Mar 10 2017, 12:13 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
Anytime Kevin
House is much bigger... Plenty of room. I'm thinking about adding a 3rd garage with lift |
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Mar 10 2017, 11:59 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Mar 9 2017, 07:13 PM) Anytime Kevin House is much bigger... Plenty of room. I'm thinking about adding a 3rd garage with lift Bigger? The last place was pretty nice. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm looking for land and space to build a proper garage. Going to look at a house tonight. It's on 5 acres. |
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Mar 10 2017, 01:16 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,885 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Mar 10 2017, 05:59 AM) QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Mar 9 2017, 07:13 PM) Anytime Kevin House is much bigger... Plenty of room. I'm thinking about adding a 3rd garage with lift Bigger? The last place was pretty nice. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm looking for land and space to build a proper garage. Going to look at a house tonight. It's on 5 acres. NOW you're talking!! We got 2.5 acres out in the county with the explicit idea of eventually building a shop. The house was so-so, but has been a great place to sleep until we get up to go out to the shop. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/2thumbs.gif) It took a while to build up some equity, but we refinanced after about 9 years of ownership and then built the shop. If you go that route, plan the shop now, so you can be prepared to pare it back to fit your budget. Concrete continues to be stupid-expensive. It was 1/2 the cost of the shop! |
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Mar 16 2017, 07:29 PM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
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Number of downloads: 12QUOTE (trackbird @ Mar 10 2017, 07:59 AM) QUOTE (Eugenio_SS @ Mar 9 2017, 07:13 PM) Anytime Kevin House is much bigger... Plenty of room. I'm thinking about adding a 3rd garage with lift Bigger? The last place was pretty nice. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I'm looking for land and space to build a proper garage. Going to look at a house tonight. It's on 5 acres. Just to tease you... Here's a present project toy room in progress in the basement. View from the front row... Far from finished |
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