Sporty winter car?
09-28-2014, 09:48 PM
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http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/4688410832.html
What do you guys think of that? He said he could do 4,000$ if I came within a few days. That is more than I wanted to spend but it looks pretty nice and most wrx's are listed for 5 or 6k. Its not an STI but still is 4wd turbo
What do you guys think of that? He said he could do 4,000$ if I came within a few days. That is more than I wanted to spend but it looks pretty nice and most wrx's are listed for 5 or 6k. Its not an STI but still is 4wd turbo
09-28-2014, 10:07 PM
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I am looking to get a winter car, a car I will also drive on bad weather days in the summer. I don't really want a truck or an SUV. I want somthing preferably fwd, because they tend to handle better in snow.
What is a fairly sporty car with a little style that is good in winter? All the winter cars seem to be just plain. I want somthing with a little style and sport. I might also consider a luxury car. Was looking at caddy's but don't want the trouble of the northstar engine. Prefer to stay away from imports but I might consider one. I want to spend no more than 3500$ on a used car off craigslist. What would you recommend?
thanks
What is a fairly sporty car with a little style that is good in winter? All the winter cars seem to be just plain. I want somthing with a little style and sport. I might also consider a luxury car. Was looking at caddy's but don't want the trouble of the northstar engine. Prefer to stay away from imports but I might consider one. I want to spend no more than 3500$ on a used car off craigslist. What would you recommend?
thanks
09-29-2014, 12:34 AM
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http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/4688410832.html
What do you guys think of that? He said he could do 4,000$ if I came within a few days. That is more than I wanted to spend but it looks pretty nice and most wrx's are listed for 5 or 6k. Its not an STI but still is 4wd turbo
What do you guys think of that? He said he could do 4,000$ if I came within a few days. That is more than I wanted to spend but it looks pretty nice and most wrx's are listed for 5 or 6k. Its not an STI but still is 4wd turbo
NASIOC is a great resource if you have any questions about Subarus.
09-29-2014, 07:55 PM
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WRX is a good option. Just offer an oil change before you buy it and make sure the main bearings are disintegrating. It really is the only major issue with the cars. Run rotella oil to keep the bearings happy.
Don't be a dik to the 5 speed. It's a good transmission, but it can not handle a lot of abuse or shock load. It's an old design, so it frequently requires double clutching to get into 1st or reverse and many of them will not allow you into 1st from a roll.
They can go through deep snow.
Don't be a dik to the 5 speed. It's a good transmission, but it can not handle a lot of abuse or shock load. It's an old design, so it frequently requires double clutching to get into 1st or reverse and many of them will not allow you into 1st from a roll.
They can go through deep snow.
09-29-2014, 11:03 PM
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WRX is a good option. Just offer an oil change before you buy it and make sure the main bearings are disintegrating. It really is the only major issue with the cars. Run rotella oil to keep the bearings happy.
Don't be a dik to the 5 speed. It's a good transmission, but it can not handle a lot of abuse or shock load. It's an old design, so it frequently requires double clutching to get into 1st or reverse and many of them will not allow you into 1st from a roll.
They can go through deep snow.
Don't be a dik to the 5 speed. It's a good transmission, but it can not handle a lot of abuse or shock load. It's an old design, so it frequently requires double clutching to get into 1st or reverse and many of them will not allow you into 1st from a roll.
They can go through deep snow.
10-02-2014, 12:39 AM
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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take-road-test
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take-road-test
Stock for stock, the porky 300M beats the Protoge in just about every metric.
I can't find a P71 test, but keep in mind in Michigan police tests, they consistently beat Intrepids (300M clone) in both acceleration and handling. Are the P71s you've driven in good shape, and wearing proper tires?
Piloting my Intrpied police package and P71s, I've never had a stock, pre 2006 compact (except "hot" ones like SRT/GTi/MazdaSpeed) that can beat me.