New car suggestion....
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Another vote for Subaru.
How often do you plan on going off road with it? Some of the older Subaru GLs came with a low range transfer case. You just can't beat the gas mileage of a 2.5L either, and they are darn reliable.
If you need more clearance than that, you could try a Cherokee. If you are very patient, you should be able to run across one with a 5 speed. In my 2 door 5 speed Cherokee, I get 19-20/25-26 or so (calculated @ 210k on odo). The numbers are a little blurred because it's hard to calculate highway only, going through little towns so often and stuff. Regardless, the 5 speed gets a lot better than the auto in those things.
Audis and VWs are good through snow, but they are pricey and expensive to repair, especially away from areas like the twin cities.
If you really want something unique, Mazda had an awd 626 "rally edition" in the boxy looking car generation (forget which one). Those were pretty sweet through the snow and at ice races and such. Friend of mine had one at his dealership, but I think they are extremely hard to find.
Subaru would be the best choice with current gas prices.
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Well, I've narrowed it down to 3.
I was wondering what you think I should offer these people, or your opinions on the cars. 1st on my list, is the one I think I like the most.
2000 Bonneville SSSEi
Pro's: Pretty fast, really good looking, I like the wheels, most comfort, HUD, Decent MPG, most room.Cons: somewhat high mileage, most expensive, leather (not the best for DD IMO)
Bonneville2nd.
2000 Subaru Impreza AWD 2.5RS
Pro's: Looks good, best MPG of the 3, AWD, would be able to go hunting in, handles the best, would be the safest in the snow.Cons: Slowest of the 3 cars, automatic subaru, kinda pricey, somehwhat high miles.
Subaru3rd
1998 Buick Regal GS.
Pro's: Low mileage, low price, good gas mileage, fastest of the 3, somehwhat roomy, comfortable.
Cons: Kinda Bland. Not nearly as nice as the bonneville. -
Subaru still gets my vote....AWD, Decent MPG, more "sporty" IMO, and more available mods should you get the bug....also, I would be happy to sell you a bunch of OEM turbo parts from a WRX.
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header, up-pipe, downpipe, turbo, intercooler, oil lines, water lines....
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tjamz wrote:
header, up-pipe, downpipe, turbo, intercooler, oil lines, water lines....
Hmm.......I don't know. I'm kinda of trying to just leave the car the way it is for a little bit at least. I don't want to have 2 cars in the garage with zero running.
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tjamz wrote:
Subaru still gets my vote....AWD, Decent MPG, more "sporty" IMO, and more available mods should you get the bug....also, I would be happy to sell you a bunch of OEM turbo parts from a WRX.Id go with wut he said. Get the subaru and put an exhaust and a turbo on it and u got a great car.
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nice thing though, for like $300 you can have the "option" to upgrade down the road for dirt cheap....cheapest bolt-on kit you'll come across I'm willing to wager.
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HA
If you're looking for a car like a Subaru that you want to take off road, a buddy of mine is selling his.......
Yes, it goes where most of the Jeeps go at Gilbert....
http://www.mn-jeep.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8315
Actually, tjamz needs to buy that one and go wheeling with it. He'll forget all about his WRX :lol:
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