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Feb 19, 2004 | 09:34 PM

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Mitsubishi doesn't make any other AWD car except the Evo

Isn't the Eagle Talon a Mitsubishi car, it has awd. Also weren't some older eclipse models awd?

Feb 19, 2004 | 09:49 PM

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Saab might start offering it on more cars then the 9-2X.

Personally, I would love to get a G35X

isn't that saab essentially a wrx wagon? and when that g35x comes out i am definitely gonna drive it

Feb 19, 2004 | 10:04 PM

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Originally posted by ImpSP
Isn't the Eagle Talon a Mitsubishi car, it has awd. Also weren't some older eclipse models awd?

Yeah, there are a lot of older DSM cars that are AWD. I was refering to current production models when I said "none but the Evo"

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isn't that saab essentially a wrx wagon? and when that g35x comes out i am definitely gonna drive it

It is WRX wagon with different aero package and interior. I meant that they were starting to bring AWD to *other* cars besides the 9-2X (like the 9-X concept, plus rumors of a 9-3 and 9-5 AWD).

Feb 19, 2004 | 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by hhcchen
mmm...
so no other cheap cars company make good awd cars other than subaru...?
i guess i'll still have to turn to subaru then...

They are going to start to. Market anaylsts are predicting that the sales of AWD cars will double by 2008, which means more mainstream, affordable car companies will start offering AWD. Toyota and Nissan have been offering AWD for ages (not always in the US, though) and will probably have a decent system when they finally reintroduce their AWD cars into the US market.

Some domestic automakers are supposedly tinkering with the idea too.

You can expect lots of AWD cars in the near future.

Feb 20, 2004 | 04:39 PM

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Regarding the Saab 9-2X,
The Aero model is a WRX wagon with different skin. The base Linear version is actually a closer to the Outback Sport, as it uses the 2.5L NA engine at 165hp. Spending 25,000 for a Saab version of an Outback Sport hardly seems worthwhile to me.

Feb 20, 2004 | 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by nKoan
Thats pretty much the same as the base Subaru AWD system found on the automatic Legacy L, base Impreza and base Forester.

You mean only the autos right??

The manual trans impreza is 50/50 under normal driving. Atleast the non-turbo is.

I also think the forester was the same 50/50 in a manual.

Feb 21, 2004 | 02:32 AM

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Originally posted by Kuth678
You mean only the autos right??

The manual trans impreza is 50/50 under normal driving. Atleast the non-turbo is.

I also think the forester was the same 50/50 in a manual.

Yup, only the autos on the base models. The split is 90/10 (more or less, but is continually variable) for those cars. Every Subaru manual has a 50/50 split, and the WRX auto is 45/55.

Feb 22, 2004 | 03:12 PM

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BMW 4wd systems are pretty advanced (325xi,330xi) the power split on them is 67%ear and 33%font. They did it to make the car more sportier (more rwd based) and to even out the tire-wear rate.

Feb 22, 2004 | 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by Cardiff Giant
Regarding the Saab 9-2X,
The Aero model is a WRX wagon with different skin. The base Linear version is actually a closer to the Outback Sport, as it uses the 2.5L NA engine at 165hp. Spending 25,000 for a Saab version of an Outback Sport hardly seems worthwhile to me.

I'd say its closer to the 2.5TS then the OBS. I'm just nitpicking though, it is really close to the OBS too.

Feb 23, 2004 | 12:05 AM

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the Ford Cosworth is a nice litle AWD, but unfortunatly not sold in the states.

Feb 23, 2004 | 12:25 AM

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the Ford Cosworth is a nice litle AWD, but unfortunatly not sold in the states.

I wasn't aware that the Focus Cosworth was released anywhere yet.

Feb 23, 2004 | 12:38 AM

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not the new focus cosworth (no i dont think thats out yet) im speaking of the original cosworth.

Feb 23, 2004 | 12:41 AM

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Ah, the Escort Cosworth. I was wondering if they finally got around to releasing the Focus Cosworth yet.

And yes, it is definitely a nice little package. I'll take one of those, or maybe a Sierra Cosworth.

Feb 23, 2004 | 01:05 AM

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yea there both very nice, im not sure if the focus is out yet either

Feb 23, 2004 | 01:10 AM

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theres acually a sweet litle escort cosworth in the movie "Get Away In Stockholm" racing aound the streets in Holland (i think thats Holland) along with a Supra, though theres not many shots of either car its a good video.

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