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12-17-04, 11:33
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Subaru guys....how are the 2.5 RS Imprezas?
I starting doing some math and I don't think I want to spend the money on an Acura TL or TSX right now so I am thinking of maybe a Subaru 2.5 RS. I REALLY want the WRX but I am wondering how good the RS is since it is closer to what I want to spend.
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12-17-04, 12:13
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The old 2 doors were sorta quick.
The new sedans are very slow. I think a Mazda3 would be a better choice.
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12-17-04, 12:23
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Originally posted by Corey Bit Spank
The old 2 doors were sorta quick.
The new sedans are very slow. I think a Mazda3 would be a better choice.
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I drive a Civic right now so speed is not my top priority.  I just like the looks of them and the AWD feature.
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12-17-04, 12:30
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Quote:
Originally posted by Corey Bit Spank
The old 2 doors were sorta quick.
The new sedans are very slow. I think a Mazda3 would be a better choice.
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I thought they were like 250 HP AWD.  |
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12-17-04, 12:36
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98-2001 rs was o-60 in around 8 seconds, 1/4 miles best stock I have heard of was around 15.8. So not so fast.
Bang for the buck I would go with an older dodge or mitsu turbo car. Lots of car for the money with those two companies. 3000gt, dodge stealth, eagle talon etc.
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12-17-04, 12:41
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I thought they were like 250 HP AWD.
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Nevermind, I think I am thinking of the legacy.  |
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12-17-04, 01:02
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I drive a Civic right now so speed is not my top priority. I just like the looks of them and the AWD feature.
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I guess. I have a certain attatchment to the Mazda 3. After driving one and having the salesperson tell us to go faster, i don't know, I just really liked the car!
I drive an Accord automatic and I still thought the 2.5RS was slow. The 5 speed 2.5 was a bit better.
When I got back into my friend's '04 cavalier 5 speed, it felt quicker. A lot quicker actually. |
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12-17-04, 01:09
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Well I have a Baja 2.5 and really like it but If your going Best bang for the buck awd and all that the turbo models go really fast and kick *** but your paying a high price and using 92-93 oct. so really it didn't make much sence to me to buy the turbo but i wish i did. anyway I think you would be happy with the rs and if you could aford to go up to the wrx then i would but all in all i think either would be a good choice.
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12-17-04, 01:21
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12-17-04, 05:54
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Thanks for the replies so far everyone. I am not really looking for a speed demon. Just something nice to toy around town in. The AWD really appeals to me especially in winter time.
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12-17-04, 06:46
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I prefer them to the WRXs as an all around family car. What i like is that my wife won't drive a stick, and turbo lag in the WRX auto is pretty bad. She doesn't need all that power, so the RS is just right; Subaru reliability and AWD.
I don't HAVE one, but that's what I like about them. If you want an Impreza automatic, it's the way to go. Oh; we sell Subarus.
Tom
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12-17-04, 07:42
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the 2.5 is nice... i wouldnt mind having one. nice as a daily driver, and the all wheel drive helps.. if you ever want, just throw on the sti turbo, and you'll have a 5speed impreza rs sti...
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