Post by: DJJ on March 18, 2005, 03:45:47 PM
The problem is, I can't think of any basis on which to make a decision. I don't have a family, so room isn't a real concern. They're both rated at about the same mileage, but the Subaru needs premium gas. The Dodge can tow up to 3800 lb., but I've towed something maybe three times in my entire life. They both have loads of power (Hemi in the Dodge, of course). The Dodge is cooler, but since when should "cool" be an issue? The recent Durango ball-joint recall (and the bad time my sister-in-law got trying to get hers fixed) has me worried about the Dodge.
So there it is - each has its pluses and minuses. This would be a daily driver. I have an F150 for the trips to the Home Despot.
Oh, and I realize I'll be taking a big hit on depreciation and all, but the choice is between these two - not between new and used.
What say you?
Post by: TarpleyG on March 18, 2005, 03:50:14 PM
Greg
Post by: DJJ on March 18, 2005, 04:00:29 PM
Post by: wasrjoe on March 18, 2005, 04:03:23 PM
Post by: jamz on March 18, 2005, 04:30:53 PM
Plus, nothing beats a nice controlled AWD drift.
You won't be dissapointed with it. It's trackable in it's stock configuration (road courses, not quarter mile track). You can join the Subaru Cult...I mean Club! Club, that's it. I'm still part of it even though I sold my Subaru. You can't leave it, really. Check out www.nasioc.com - in the forums, I'm jamz over there too. There are a couple of NASIOC'ers here and on THR.Love, James
Post by: brimic on March 18, 2005, 06:27:10 PM
Subaru all the way.
Post by: Dannyboy on March 18, 2005, 06:37:44 PM
Post by: Cool Hand Luke 22:36 on March 18, 2005, 09:56:57 PM
Try an extended test drive before you buy it.
And...why not consider an '05 Mustang GT while your at it. Same price range.
Post by: atek3 on March 18, 2005, 10:35:15 PM
Or maybe a 1997 toyota supra TT. that is a sweet car.
atek3
Post by: Schuey2002 on March 18, 2005, 10:38:17 PM
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Post by: Ron on March 19, 2005, 04:29:07 AM
Click and clack or whatever their names are must be talking about daily drivability. There is nothing wrong with the STI's performance. It will embarrass most every American car out there as far as straight line performance (mid 13 1/4 mile times) and will devastate just about everything in the twistys.
The Subaru is a thinly veiled rally race car.
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/subaru_impreza_wrxsti_2005/15014/style_performance.html?refsrc=offnetwork%2Fcpc%2FPI
Post by: DJJ on March 19, 2005, 05:20:32 AM
I have considered a Mustang, but evidently Ford isn't interested in selling me one. They're doling out the stickshift GTs with an eye dropper. Plus, when my local dealer got one (that's ONE), they wouldn't let me test drive it. Two different Subaru dealers let me take out an STi, and Dodge had no problem letting me try one of several Hemi Magnums on the lot.
Post by: ...has left the building. on March 19, 2005, 05:41:28 AM
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Post by: dinosaur on March 21, 2005, 01:14:12 AM
Actually the Subaru Outback wagon now has a bigger motor. I need the wagon for my "stuff" and the new Charger isn't going to have AWD.
Really an apples or oranges decision.
Post by: Ukraine Train on March 21, 2005, 04:05:42 AM
Post by: Evil_Ed on March 21, 2005, 10:41:48 AM
Regards,
Evil Ed
Post by: DJJ on March 21, 2005, 02:48:17 PM
Post by: DigMe on March 22, 2005, 06:22:04 AM
brad cook
Post by: Kharn on March 22, 2005, 12:47:13 PM
Quote
The Subaru is a thinly veiled rally race car.
Not that there's anything wrong with that. (there's no devil icon )Kharn
Post by: dinosaur on March 23, 2005, 11:10:57 AM
The Chevy dealer I get my vehicles from also owns a big Subaru dealership. They go out the door like someone's giving them away.
Post by: mephisto on March 23, 2005, 11:25:32 AM
Post by: Schuey2002 on March 24, 2005, 09:06:33 AM
So, how's the search going?
Post by: DJJ on March 24, 2005, 09:22:51 PM
They don't have the raw "seriousness" of the Subaru; they're much more civilized (they're also much quieter and more comfortable - more of a grownup's sports car). They've still got it where it counts, though. I was idling along the freeway on the outskirts of Albuquerque, and I noticed I was doing *cough*ahundredandten*cough*. Plus, the layout is what I really wanted: a normally aspirated V-8, stickshift, rear wheel drive coupe.
So, though the Magnum still gets the style points, I'm now leaning toward the GTO. Thanks to Ukraine Train for calling it to my attention.
By the way: this is actually a rearranged Australian car, built by GM's Aussie subsidiary, Holden. Down there, it's the Holden Monaro. Fans of "Mad Max" will recognize the Holden Monaro as the car the Night Rider drove to his death in the opening chase scene.
www.madmaxmovies.com