 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: 741 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: 741 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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