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I want a Subaru Looking to get into a newer gen suby. Anyone know of any good forums/sites where I can get info on the good/bad/ugly on the different gens and models of subaru's? This will be more of just a commuter then a serious enthusiast car so I think I'm looking towards a new gen Impreza with a sports package. Any info would be great! |
Non turbo subaru's are gutless and rather bland, I'd suggest at least a WRX, or the 3.6 engine. |
NASIOC is where you're wanting to look. |
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Ask belaud for his Richmond Subaru experience ! I heard wonderful things!! Spoiler! |
don't bother with CVT nothing like a forester with 170hp on a 4 gear CVT |
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it was my understanding that CVT don't have gears like a traditional transmission. anyway regarding subarus, i've never sat in the impreza, but i have sat in the STI and needless to say it is not a car built for comfort at all. very spartan interior and quite ugly in my opinion. it's clear the only focus of the car is to go fast and it shows, which is not a bad thing in itself, it just depends what you are looking for. if you say you are getting a commuter car i probably wouldn't go for an impreza, cause i imagine the interior is probably even worse than the STI. the forester is actually pretty nice though. |
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because you are limited to 4 "gears"or 4 modes or w.e. you want to call it in tiptronic mode |
BRZ? |
+1 for NASIOC |
Right on, thanks for the info! As for the impreza's being uncomfertable, the new gen Impreza's are more of a mainstream car (in looks and comfort) then they have been in past years. When I first saw them I thought they were pretty ugly/bland but they're growing on me. And yes I know the non-turbo's are gutless but that's a sacrafice I'm willing to make for fuel economy and money. On a side note I did read the thread about richmond subaru ... :heckno: |
The 2.5 vs turbo fuel economy is about 2L/100KM difference, aswell as having to run 91. The new impreza interiors are VERY appealing, they are amazing coming from a subaru. |
Yeah you're right it's not the fuel economy that's limitting me in buying a wrx it's the price tag. you're going from 17k used to 27k. I'm getting rid of my terrain to save some money on monthly payments, so my price range is under 19k. Plus I NEED to find one with low km's as I drive from kelowna to van and back once a week these days. |
^ you should be getting a diesel/hybrid then if you plan on doing kelowna/van in the long term |
It shouldn't be long term. Maybe until the end of the year.. but i've already been doing it for a year so I'm used to it. Looking at VW TDI's as well but those are $$$ |
Just buy a used subbie |
Hybrids are poop on the highway, their fuel economy drops to the same as say a Yaris or Focus. |
Only Forester still uses the ultra-dated 4-spd EAT automatic. Impreza/Outback/Legacy all comes with a CVT that is surprisingly smooth. The Impreza Premium is a very nice DD, considering how much the interior has improved + ride refinement + much better mileage with the 2.0 CVT package. I've driven one, and I can't tell the diff in performance compared to my beater 05 2.5RS with an automatic. The new Impreza XV is pretty awesome with the added ride height, though it is pricey. If you really need AWD, there really aren't much choices in the 20-25k ballpark other than the god-awful Matrix, and the very dated SX4. |
BTW, I drove a mazdaspeed6 from kelowna -> vancouver and back every weekend for almost 3 years. You'll definitely want something with enough power without the car hunting for gears when you're just trying to cruise at 120. For a test drive, I would probably do it @ the subaru dealership in north van, just so you can check out the performance on the open highway, and the steep hills around the area. I would also have a look at the base CX-5 with AWD. :) |
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While the CX-5 would be great in fuel efficiency....that car has next to now power... |
Yeah I'm trying to get out of a SUV type deal right now. I have the GMC Terrain and just not happy with owning a vehicle where the only other people I see driving it are old or soccer moms. Thats not my actual reason for getting rid of it but just adds fuel to the fire so to speak. 170hp + AWD and under 20k for a used 09/10 impreza with the 'sport package' is pretty enticing. Plus I've always loved Impreza's. The only problem I'm having is finding one that's not white/red/blue. Looking for grey or black in the sedan model. |
I would go with a preowned WRX.. don't bother with the new imprezzas |
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I've taken it to Kelowna/Portland multiple times on road-trips. Power's not an issue with this vehicle if you're only cruising at 120km/h /65mph |
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