Imprezza 2.5i vs WRX... for a daily driver

[Eye of the Tiger]

I had assumed he was at least thinking of the hatch, which is semi-practical.

He "hates wagons".

[S204STi]

Well in that case forget all this crap and get a 4x4 pickup.

[SVT_Power]

haven't read this thread through but why not just get the 2.5i and boost it? If you need, get some WRX/STi components...

[CALL_911]

haven't read this thread through but why not just get the 2.5i and boost it? If you need, get some WRX/STi components...

Probably easier said than done.

[MaxPower]

I'm late to the thread but I'll add my 2 cents.  As an owner of an '09 Legacy 2.5i I'd say you've gotta go with the WRX.  Every time I merge onto the interstate I regret not springing for the LGT.  As far as the trunk goes, yeah, it'll take a few bags of cement.  But two large duffel bags pretty much fills it up.  

[SVT_Power]

Probably easier said than done.

well judging from the shear number of guys around me who have subies that are putting down more than 300hp, it can't be all that hard. And they all tell me the same thing - subie parts are ridiculously interchangable...

[the Teuton]

well judging from the shear number of guys around me who have subies that are putting down more than 300hp, it can't be all that hard. And they all tell me the same thing - subie parts are ridiculously interchangable...

Preach, brotha! Preach!

[TBR]

well judging from the shear number of guys around me who have subies that are putting down more than 300hp, it can't be all that hard. And they all tell me the same thing - subie parts are ridiculously interchangable...

Why not just get a WRX then? Come on folks, use common sense. A turbocharged 2.5i has the exact same drawbacks as a WRX (fuel economy, premium required, and price) with a couple of extra ones thrown in (reliability, voiding the warranty, and driveability).

[S204STi]

Why not just get a WRX then? Come on folks, use common sense. A turbocharged 2.5i has the exact same drawbacks as a WRX (fuel economy, premium required, and price) with a couple of extra ones thrown in (reliability, voiding the warranty, and driveability).

Yes, thank you.

[sportyaccordy]

Why are people telling him to get a high performance sports sedan for his winter beater/errands car?

He is already looking at an WRX... bigger exhaust, ECU chip and I think he'd be making STi power. It would just ride stiffer and have harder tires (obviously among other things)

I say he ditches the RX-8 and gets something like a V8 S4 or something. He'll get everything in one swoop and not be paying $700-800 to finance the new car and insure both...

[S204STi]

He is already looking at an WRX... bigger exhaust, ECU chip and I think he'd be making STi power. It would just ride stiffer and have harder tires (obviously among other things)

I say he ditches the RX-8 and gets something like a V8 S4 or something. He'll get everything in one swoop and not be paying $700-800 to finance the new car and insure both...

Yeah, that's true.  I had the hatch in mind the whole time though.

The stock 09 is quicker than the STI already, no reason to ruin it.

[r0tor]

I had assumed he was at least thinking of the hatch, which is semi-practical.

I am...

[r0tor]

for the record i stopped in at a subie dealer in midst of kitchen shopping and the only 5-door (un)impreza they had was an automatic outback sport... i had no ambition to drive it, but did check out the interior which was pretty decent looking and the available cargo area looked pretty good for my needs.

[AutobahnSHO]

Every time I merge onto the interstate I regret not springing for the LGT.

Ha That's just an excuse to hold the pedal to the carpet for a while....
Underpowered cars are also a good reason to take corners faster- to maintain speed. 

[the Teuton]

I survived for four years with a car that took 12.4 seconds to get to 60 mph on a good day, and I drove on the highway plenty of times. Power is addicting, but it isn't completely necessary.

[Tave]

I survived for four years with a car that took 12.4 seconds to get to 60 mph on a good day, and I drove on the highway plenty of times. Power is addicting, but it isn't completely necessary.

Did you spend $25,000 on it?

[the Teuton]

Did you spend $25,000 on it?

If I'm spending $25k on a car, it damn well better hit 60 mph in under 7 seconds.

You're right, he should get the WRX.

[sportyaccordy]

I don't get how he can keep the RX-8 when it will be slower than his DD. Dude should sell it and get an FD RX-7.

[AutobahnSHO]

For comparison, my minivan can supposedly do 8.3seconds 0-60mph.

Just sayin.
for no reason at all.

[the Teuton]

Just saying that my Saturn has been clocked at hitting 60 mph between 7.9 seconds (Car and Driver) and 8.6 seconds (much more realistic, but probably a fair contender for beating a 2.5i).

I'd get a WRX if I were you.

[r0tor]

bleh

[Raza]

I'd get a used Evo and a roof rack.

!

Even better; A4 R32.

[r0tor]

bleh, an rx8 only has about 150 rwhp at 6,00 rpms... a 2.5i probably has about 140awhp at 6000 rpms

... both weigh about 3000 lbs...

...bleh, i think i can live with that for a runabout car....

[the Teuton]

And so it shall be done?

[Eye of the Tiger]

f-150

[Raza]

bleh, an rx8 only has about 150 rwhp at 6,00 rpms... a 2.5i probably has about 140awhp at 6000 rpms

... both weigh about 3000 lbs...

...bleh, i think i can live with that for a runabout car....

Your car has 37% drivetrain loss?

[r0tor]

Your car has 37% drivetrain loss?

...no

[Raza]

...no

Why quote 6000rpm for a 9000rpm motor?  Are you at this point not allowed to rev above 6000?

[r0tor]

because the other engine only revs to 6,000 rpms... so in theory its not too much different in acceleration the the 8 is i shift at 6,000...

[Raza]

because the other engine only revs to 6,000 rpms... so in theory its not too much different in acceleration the the 8 is i shift at 6,000...

Whatever justification you want to use is fine.  It's like saying "well, I have a minivan now, but if I only use two seats, it's the same as getting a sports car, so there's really no difference."