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2008+ subaru wrx experience?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by jjw1, Aug 31, 2011.

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  1. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:10 PM
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    I guess ill be the one to throw it out there...

    u want good MPGS....get a prius :D
     
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  2. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:11 PM
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    Agree on the vision. Regular cars are a pain to see out of. I dig the rims
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:12 PM
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    Fack no! I want something more manly and not conservative type lol. No hybrid for me
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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    No GM. Not a fan and pops won't buy any GM product
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:16 PM
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    Trade you for my taco!?!? Haahaa.

    Beautiful
     
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  6. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:17 PM
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    Too late :(
     
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  7. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:19 PM
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    $$$$$ oh yes
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:20 PM
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    Haahaa. I miss my rs 2.5. It was an 01 four door. I got it in 05-07 traded it in for taco. It had a turbo and 6 speed from a wrecked 04 Sti.
    Miss driving her
     
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  9. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:24 PM
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  10. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:29 PM
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    My fiance has a 2011 Impreza premium i, or what ever subaru calls it. If I'm easy on the gas pedal I can pull 25mpg, she gets around 21mpg. If I'm easy on the taco I can get 21mpg. The subaru Legacys aren't much more money and have a transmission option that can get you way better mpg's like around 35mpg I think. Look up the subaru website, or wait for a car show to check out everything. If you're worried about mpg's but still wanna look cool, get a 2dr 5spd civic, or an effing prius if ya don't care about cool. Good luck wit your search.
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:33 PM
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    A Nissan 370Z makes more power now out of a naturally aspirated engine, and you get cool stuff like a 7-speed tranny that matches revs on downshifts. 14 years of tech advancement is finally making the Supra look dated. :D
     
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  12. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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    i wouldnt mind trading in my tacoma for a wrx...have you looked into mazdaspeed3 or 6's ? those are pretty badass too.
     
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  13. Aug 31, 2011 at 8:38 PM
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    Thinking of all that power. :drool:
     
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  14. Sep 1, 2011 at 5:43 AM
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    I like the Mazda's but not the hatch. My sister had a rental Mazda 6 with the 4 cylinder and that bitch hauled
     
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  15. Sep 1, 2011 at 6:07 AM
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    That's pretty gangster in a yuppie kinda way
     
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  16. Sep 1, 2011 at 6:28 AM
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    I found a 2007 mazdaspeed3 at my local toyota dealer...low mileage, clean as hell, and if I'm not mistaken $16k. As much as I love my truck I was BEGGING my parents to consider trading for it lol. I'm not a fan of hatches either but this thing looked soooo sick
     
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  17. Sep 1, 2011 at 6:33 AM
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    yeah the WRX gets 20-22 MPG, not a huge upgrade on mileage for such a downgrade to a tiny car. my brother has an 07 he is selling but i think its an 07, the older body style, shich i like a lot better
     
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  18. Sep 1, 2011 at 6:40 AM
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    yeah dude, if you can find a mazdaspeed6 those things are quick and awd the only problem is finding one with decent mileage now since they dont make them anymore
    yeah dude they are nice. the only thing i dont like about the 3's is that they are fwd
     
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  19. Sep 1, 2011 at 6:42 AM
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    08 was arguably the worst year to buy a new wrx. There were many changes made in 09 that make it a superior machine. I would try to stick to a 09+, larger turbo and better suspension for starters

    It's true what they say, you always remember your first subaru. I owned a 06 wrx limited sedan for a little over a year before buying my taco and i loved that car. I really want to get another suby. If i bought again i'd get a legacy gt (spec b if i can find one) or a 07 wrx sti limited. Should have another suby within a year and cannot wait to get back into the drivers seat of one.
     
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    Don't get the WRX get an 06 STI.
     
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