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Help: Car decision

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by THXEY, Sep 10, 2012.

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  1. Sep 10, 2012 at 8:40 PM
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    Subaru. For the AWD. It's not just for snow. I used to laugh at my buddies Audi S4 cuz it looks like a little bro mobile. After he showed me what AWD and twin turbos can do, I shut up. Something about the way that car accelerates through a tight freeway on ramp that just sold me on it.
     
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  2. Sep 10, 2012 at 8:44 PM
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    Subie hands down. I have never seen on broke down on the side of the road. And there is a lot in Colorado.
     
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  3. Sep 10, 2012 at 8:56 PM
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    had an 05 STi and its a hell of a car. i miss her dearly

    STi......FTMFW

    great car, hope to get another one day. you will NOT be disappointed.

    here is some eye candy

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  4. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:04 PM
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    THXEY

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    This is the type of things im looking for. I really dont like the look of the subaru, actually i think anything pre-08 is next to atrocious. Unfortunately 08+ is a little to high price range for me. Thinking about it, In the 5 years of owning my taco, ive taken it to the snow a total of 0 times. lol. I just like to have that option. But one of my biggest reasons of getting rid of the taco is i want something a little more luxurious, faster, and classier. Which the G35 meets all those standards.

    I'm 21, i dont race, i dont go to the track, i just drive to work and friends houses, and maybe the occasional drive to Los Angeles. G35's have a lot of cheap bolt ons that can add a little horse power, but i like to turn heads as well, and i think a stanced G35 will always look better than any Subaru.

    You really cant beat the sound of a VQ motor, no matter how fast and reliable Subaru's are, i think this just sounds like pure sex:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N18RmcuyV38&feature=player_embedded#!

    Anyways, i think i am leaning more towards the G35, but if i can find an 08+ STi Sedan for a good price then.... hmmmmmmmm
     
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  5. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:04 PM
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    Awesome car, looks great man!
     
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  6. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:09 PM
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    THXEY

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    I just also cant get over the looks of the G35

    Side of an STi:

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    Of a G35:
    [​IMG]

    I know we arent the biggest advocate of Nissan here over at TW lol but daaammmnn
     
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  7. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    Secks!
     
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  8. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    but this on the other hand :drool:

    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    I wouldn't stress too much on driving a manual, I hadnt driven one either only offroad and I just bought a manual prelude last month and I love it.


    And Subaru!!!!!!!
     
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  10. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    Ive been in G35's and drove G37's but ive sat in an STi only once i think, at like a car show. lol.
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    I like the G35 better because it more luxurious, just don't get one with fogged up headlights, they make the car look ugly
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:15 PM
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    THXEY

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    MonardG35_b054e63afd784360c4dcaef762a6894bee44f561.jpg
     
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  13. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:16 PM
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    Same.
     
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  14. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    OOOooooOOoOooooooOOoo :cool:
     
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  15. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    even stock

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  16. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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  17. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:36 PM
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    Kings all-around w/ 700lb coils, Dakar leaf pack, TC uca's, DO single hoop bumper, BAMF bolt-on sliders w/ kickouts, Rigid 20" e-series spot/flood, aFe pro-dry, BFG KM2 255/85/16, silver TRD FJ wheels, WARN M8000-s, Access LE, Grillcraft, BAMF lightbar, BAMF rear dif skid, BAMF LCA skids, window tint, Wet Okoles, WeatherTech floorliners, Silverstar lights, led dome lights, Redline Tuning hood struts, center console lock mod, mag-lite mod, extra d-rings, re-routed exhaust, ATO skids, ATO Hi-Lift mounts, pipe tailgate lock, seatbelt alarm delete, wheel/spare locks, Viper 5901, LoJack... WISHLIST: a golden canary that poops platinum
    Yeah, you're getting the G.....
     
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  18. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:41 PM
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    I've just spent more time on g35driver.com than i have iwsti.com.... :anonymous:
     
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  19. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:43 PM
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    I would go Subaru, if my gf would drive stick that's the car she would be getting, I can't justify her buying one in automatic form might as well get a scion
     
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  20. Sep 10, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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    Ive driven an 06 STI stock and it was pretty quick. The AWD is awesome. That being said the AWD give you so much confidence that you can total them pretty quickly. I see how so many young drivers (like myself) would total a car like that. My friend also has a G35. I have never driven it but I had detailed it and it looks great cleaned up. If I had to chose I would go with the STI just because of power to cost but thats me. Hard decision though.
     
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