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-mike
http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=4148&sid=184&n=157
If 2 out of 3 liked the WRX best, it should have come in first or at least tied for first, IMO, no questions asked.
The third guy no doubt saw what a great value the Rex was and probably sabotaged the ratings so he could beat the rush down to the dealer to put his own order in.
At least the C&D guys got it right when they said the Subie was "pure joy" to drive. Amen to that!
optimal/best pressure for the stock tires
on the road. The recommended numbers on the
door jam seem rather low.
Thanks
One dealer finally said he'd give it to me for $600 over invoice, but then tried to f' me on the other end with a bad price on my trade, so I walked.
I also did some 'net inquiries to different dealers, and just received a "no haggle" quote of $700 over invoice for the WRX...
This seems like the time to buy...
I still haven't purchased the WRX, because I am worried about gas prices and insurance. They could easily skyrocket out of control... especially insurance, if the new WRX owners start getting into a lot of accidents. I also feel a little vulnerable in such a little car, given all the soccer moms who are driving around in 5000 pound Chevy Suburbans while putting on their makeup and talking on the cellphone...
-mike
I am putting my order in soon and shooting for 300-500 over invoice. Sounds like 500 is doable.Wish me luck.
And the noise i did notice alittle when i test drove it and it seemed to come from the back more as in road noise. sound deadening material from car stereo places would help in the trunk area which has none.
-mike
TWRX
Stephen
see http://www.vanbortelsubaru.com
Live in the Bay Area. Im 30, one point. Wife has no points.
I do have the multi car and homeowner policy discount though. With Farmers. Pretty decent rate I suppose. I havent shopped around or anything.
"Subaru will give a European debut to the long-awaited Impreza WRX STi. The high-performance, 265hp model features a heavily modified, turbocharged engine with active valve control, new six-speed gearbox and large 17-inch Brembo brakes. The car comes fitted with big 225/45 tires on gold-spoked alloy wheels, uprated suspension and front and rear Suretrac limited-slip differentials.
Two versions of will be available in Europe from January 2002: A standard STi and a special edition Prodrive Style modified by the British race-engineering company responsible for Subaru's world rally cars.
The STi is aimed at enthusiasts and is even equipped with a cooling switch that sprays the intercooler with water. The Prodrive Style features a massive high-riding rear spoiler, newly designed sill spoilers and a deeper, squarer front bumper.
Also on the Subaru stand will be a four-door pickup concept based on the Outback."
Anybody want to take a trip to London soon ?
- Hutch
http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/wrxnewsti.html
So what's the best 1/4 mile run from a stock automatic WRX so far? My brother's got one that with a good powerbrake will launch pretty good under boost but the nearest drag stip is 3 1/2 hours drive from here.
Stephen
I am reminded (stupidly enough, maybe) of the episode of "West Wing" in which the Chief-of-Staff character outlines a plan for military deployments etc, and says "make sure we're sending a clear signal." An aide asks what kind of signal, and the CoS answers "don't screw with us right now."
In the coming months, gas prices may fluctuate along with general economic trends. However (and when I first thought of this I was disgusted with myself, so feel free to express your own disgust with me) if you have a steady job, the next 6 months may be a good time to remortgage, refinance, or buy a car. Interest rates will remain low and manufacturers & banks will likely be anxious for customers.
DjB
In fact, look at the as-quick alternatives and you'll buy a WRX for sure.
-juice
BTW, Juice welcome back and reliefed that you and yours are safe. Same goes for Mike! I had some friends flying back from Europe on Tues and I wasn't sure if they were in the air or had changed planes in Boston or D.C. I got an email from them today and they are holed-up in Denmark.
Stephen
TWRX
I'm a bit paranoid right now because we had sharks at the Outer Banks and this mess near my work in DC.
-juice
carpoint.ca
Regardless of what mileage figures the manufacturer or magazines quote, regardless of what mileage figures you think you will get when you drive a WRX in economy mode, it is unlikely you will ever see those numbers in real time.
You buy a WRX because it is the best $25K fun around - which means you will often have your right foot planted to the floor - which means you will likely make more trips to the pump than you really want to.
As for great fuel economy - try the Honda or Toyota hybrid products. Grandma will love them.
-juice
fowler3
-mike
As far as the factory cats, the Feds don't allow replacement unless they are damaged. Now how did the screwdriver go through that cat??? :-)
In WA State they have stopped testing emissions on cars less than 4 years old. Additionally, when one gets their AWD vehicle emission tested w/the wheels on a dyno of sorts, they need to be sure that it's a AWD dyno and not the normal 2wheel version or damage could result. I've heard that because of this some States exempt AWD/4WD vehicles from emission testing when involving a dyno. Just something to think about or investigate. :-)
Stephen
Ed