Bam wrx dead. Need a suitable rep
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...what?
gathermewool
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Right. I got the most road...ahem....in my STI. I sound like an idiot saying it, but it was true indeed! The ladies seemed to love it, even with its economy car interior!
It's called jumping to conclusion. The damage on the front was enough to condemn you.
Why not just a new WRX with CVT so EyeSight can help prevent a encore performance? It's good at watching other vehicles as well.
I guess you missed his post where he said an old guy blew a stop sign? and Astro's post saying to keep it civil? Might try reading the entire thread before crapping on someone.
maybe the OP could narrow down what hes looking for besides fun? what parts on the wrx did you like?
Also ALPHA (its ALFA) has 280 hp vs 268 in wrx.. not exactly a massive power upgrade.
If it was new the reliablity question isnt as much an issue. can always buy an extended warranty.
Genesis g70 is pretty good option IMO, new wrx is coming soon I'd probably wait on it before buying one.
Mazda 3 turbo is an interesting option too.. not sure how much you want to spend is it really $50k or would 35k-40k sound alot better?
all the rwd jags drive pretty much the same. they used the ls/thunderbird/stype subframe and suspension setup for literally 20 years.
the XK is the same car at a major discount and tall people can actually drive it
Oak? That looked like Maple tree damage for sure...
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The E class had auto braking as standard since 2014+, wondered if that would have helped reduce the severity of the crash. I think for pure speed, the C63 might be faster than an E63 but the E63 has more luxury options. There's also the 2014 E550, last year for the E550 with the twin turbo 402hp and under 30k although regular 2014+ E350's had 302hp and are in the 20k range.
Pricey to fix when wrecked.
I rather enjoyedy them.
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It looks like a Camry (sleeper) from a distance, which I like, but take a look at a used Lexus gs350. They are affordable used, and after you get used to the crummy infotainment system controls (note, the controls are crummy but the sound quality makes it worth the effort. the rest of the vehicle is well sorted. The driveline programming is superb, it will rev-match when you paddle-shift, and it’s willing to play IF you stay on top of the body dynamics. im not much of a sporty driver now, but even I could tell that a 3-series is much lighter on its feet, ready to dance, while the Lexus takes it a bit more seriously. But it’s sure-footed and has both power and grip. It’s also, (why I like it), quiet, does fine sedately driven, and is well-thought out. Seats are supportive. Does NOT get favorable mpg, even with premium. But with the group you’re looking at, it’s worth considering.
gathermewool
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Not if the old dude who hit the OP didn’t plan on slowing down?
I’m also assuming this is a side/angled hit, based on the OP saying the old dude ran a stop sign.
Many people can afford to buy high end jags used. Far fewer people can afford to own them.
My dating experiences have been completely independent from what I drove or where I lived. If your dating experiences are not, then I'd suggest that a certain vehicle is not what you need to live a more fulfilled life.
The Alfa may have similar power, but it's a much more refined experience. A friend of mine has gone through a few WRXs in base and sti flavor, and I just can't get into them. Drove them all. Sti was loud laggy, and got horrible economy even though it barely broke 300hp. The wrx is slower than many family cars and similar to my mazda suv. The awd and handling in both is good to excellent, but the whole platform just seemed "meh", taken as a whole. I just dont feel like they have aged the model well at all. Back when the WRX first dropped, it was excellent. Now its just... a family car with a hood scoop and cut rate interior or a rally car with a 15+ year old laggy buzzy motor, depending on the model you buy.
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