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Old 06-28-2007, 04:24 PM   #1
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Replacing the impreza

Well, we've thought about it all afternoon and seem to be changing our minds. Perhaps it is time for the impreza to go to a new home (i.e. to a crazy mechanic who's going to stuff with sti'ness).

I'm thinking 10-15k as a budget. Requirements:
1. MT only
2. Decent handling/brakes/seats
3. Good mpg

I noticed that 03-04 accords (4-cyl) are priced around there and likely good value for the money. When I suggested, she went ballistic... So there's some image requirement of some sort. I think she likes hatches the most, with sporty wagons/coupes next. So an rsx is a possibility.

I'll have to do some research.
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:30 PM   #2
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Well, we've thought about it all afternoon and seem to be changing our minds. Perhaps it is time for the impreza to go to a new home (i.e. to a crazy mechanic who's going to stuff with sti'ness).

I'm thinking 10-15k as a budget. Requirements:
1. MT only
2. Decent handling/brakes/seats
3. Good mpg

I noticed that 03-04 accords (4-cyl) are priced around there and likely good value for the money. When I suggested, she went ballistic... So there's some image requirement of some sort. I think she likes hatches the most, with sporty wagons/coupes next. So an rsx is a possibility.

I'll have to do some research.
Mk IV GTI?
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:33 PM   #3
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:33 PM   #4
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She loves gti's... Is it reliable enough? Also two VAG's in the family is one (two?) too many... I guess we'll be shopping this Saturday.
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Old 06-28-2007, 04:34 PM   #5
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Are they that cheap? She reacts violently to "family" size cars like the accord so I can only imagine the 6 is not far behind. But she already mentioned the 3.
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Old 06-28-2007, 05:40 PM   #6
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...she already mentioned the 3.
Can't you get a new Mazda3 for near that?
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Old 06-28-2007, 06:10 PM   #7
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Is a mazda3 good / built well?
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Old 06-28-2007, 09:33 PM   #8
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Is a mazda3 good / built well?
Used Saabaru like the one I had. Really.
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Old 06-28-2007, 10:00 PM   #9
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Mazda 3s are nice compact cars, but you won't find a new one for $15k. Used, almost definitely.
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Old 06-28-2007, 10:05 PM   #10
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I know of a nice '02 WRX with 36K that will probably be up for sale pretty soon.
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