Seriously thinking about throwing in the towel with the WRX

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Old Aug 22, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ryball
White Xb = huge billboard,<$18,000, & good gass mileage.
was waiting for someone to post that...
i see white Xb's running around EVERYWHERE w/ business names pasted down the sides...
guess a lot of people see the big flat sides as good driving billboards.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:26 PM
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I was hoping none of you would say the Xb.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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What about the tC?
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Salty
Well considering Subaru's are AWD = lower MPG i'd say no.

Nothing used though... I want something new that has decent rear legroom, good MPG, low insurance, and that will last me 10yrs as a daily driver.

Anyone have any reviews on the Mazda 3 S?
I got a chance to beat the living crap out of a Mazda 3 this weekend and it actually handled a lot better than I thought it would. It was nice. But it was small as all hell. Forget putting anyone in the back seat.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Oaf
The big mpg killer is the AT; Mrs Oaf's Legacy got 21mpg...with her driving it.

My 1996 Legacy, on the other hand, is a manual & has the potential to get 27mpg.
That's when Mrs Oaf is at the helm.
I get about 22mpg.
But then again, I use the pedal on the right as an ON/OFF switch.
My '04 Legacy L(AT) gets 27mpg with a combo of freeway and city driving.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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Does the Corolla LE have good rear legroom?

Seems like it would be a good buy $15,500, Good rear window for an Ad, 32/41 MPG.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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Have you looked at Hyundai or Kia. Seriously. 10 years/100,000
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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My wife would kill me if I bought a Korean car.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Salty
Does the Corolla LE have good rear legroom?

Seems like it would be a good buy $15,500, Good rear window for an Ad, 32/41 MPG.
Not really. My parents were looking into getting a rolla for my sisters. We went out for a test drive on a hot day. Everytime the A/C compressor kicked in, it would shake the dash
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ryball
Have you looked at Hyundai or Kia. Seriously. 10 years/100,000
****TY gas mileage though. My Legacy gets better than a Hyundai Elantra.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:54 PM
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Two good resources:

Consumer Reports New and Used Car Guides, and

Edmunds. com for price evaluations that are realistic and based upon your geographic region. Includes advice on rebates, test rides, etc. You can also use that website to price your WRX for sale.

Of course, test drive all potential vehicles, since you may be stuck with one you don't like, if you buy it on a whim. (Kind of like my first marriage) lol
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 12:59 PM
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Why not a mitsu.
They have a pretty nice warrenty too.
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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don't get an LE...at least put out for the S model of not the more fun to drive XRS corolla...
but if you are looking @ a corolla...after driving both...i'd def recommend the Mazda3...
it's better styled and handles great for a stock car...enough power to get around and lots of features...only option i'd recommend on the MZ3-s is the Sunroof/6-CD package...the rest of the features like HID and body add ons are all per your pref...i paid around $18K OTD for mine in Feb...(but FLI played the take it home and we'll call you for more $$$ down or higher rate the next week...so i gave it back...bastards!)...
talk to Dared...he can point you in the right directio for pricing....seriously...MAzda3...NO corolla...test drive them and see...
Old Aug 22, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by soggynoodles
Why not a mitsu.
They have a pretty nice warrenty too.
I heard they're gas guzzlers. But that was the older models. Now that they're a new gen. Maybe so.
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