MrH's Next Potential Car Discussion

[Raza]

I do drive the BRZ a lot to work.  But if the weather is crap or I'm feeling lazy, I take the Element.  I don't have dogs like you, so I don't use the utility of the Element as much as I thought I would.  Long distance driving is much more common for me.

Told you the Element was a dumb idea.

[ifcar]

I think knowing your budget the r spec is still the way to go initially.  Just way more car than anything else for the price.  Too bad the warranty is non transferable though.

Half-transferable.

[12,000 RPM]

Turbocharge & Recaro seat the Element.

[68_427]

Or EJ207+Porsche transaxle swap the Element.

[Secret Chimp]

go south and find ye an old wagon

[MrH]

  It's not just power and seats.  Something shaped like a refrigerator on stilts just isn't going to work out very well on the road.

[68_427]

EDIT:  wait we're trying to get you to replace Element...

[MrH]

There's so many issues with raising or lowering the car.  It's not worth it.

[68_427]

Wild Card

[cawimmer430]

Do it. Do it. You know you want it. You can hear it calling your name. It'll whisper your name while you sleep! 

"Mike! Mike! Buy me! Buy me!"

[J86]

Keep the BRZ for now.  If you're intent on getting rid of the element, look into used Outbacks or Legacy wagons?

[hotrodalex]

go south and find ye an old wagon

+ RideTech and LS7

[MrH]

I guess I should specify a bit more:  Looking for AWD or RWD.

If only the outback came with turbo + manual transmission.

[J86]

Legacy GT?

[68_427]

I guess I should specify a bit more:  Looking for AWD or RWD.

If only the outback came with turbo + manual transmission.

They did in '09.

Here's probably the lowest mileage example out there.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=45342&endYear=2015&listingType=used&listingTypes=used&transmissionCode=MAN&transmissionCodes=MAN&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=[SUB[SUBOUTBK[SUBOUTBK%257C2.5XT^SUBOUTBK%257C2.5XT%2BLimited]][]]&modelCode1=SUBOUTBK&makeCode2=SUB&modelCode2=SUBOUTBK&showcaseOwnerId=0&makeCode1=SUB&startYear=1981&searchRadius=0&listingId=371996476&Log=0


No Nav, though it wasn't very good anyways.

[12,000 RPM]

I guess I should specify a bit more:  Looking for AWD or RWD.

If only the outback came with turbo + manual transmission.

The 2G Forester XT does. Still a box but not as much.

[TBR]

This seems painfully obvious to me. Turbo Outback or Forester if you want a manual. Otherwise, Outback H6: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Outback-VDC-Limited-Wagon-4-Door-Subaru-Outback-3-0R-Loaded-TAME-THE-POLAR-VORTEX-/181409058540?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2a3cd28eec&item=181409058540&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

[Raza]

  It's not just power and seats.  Something shaped like a refrigerator on stilts just isn't going to work out very well on the road.

What about keep the Briz, buy a used STI hatch?

[Raza]

I guess I should specify a bit more:  Looking for AWD or RWD.

If only the outback came with turbo + manual transmission.

Older Forester 2.5XT?  Like I told you to get in the first place....

[Raza]

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?zip=41005&endYear=2015&modelCode1=G8&showcaseOwnerId=0&startYear=1981&makeCode1=PONT&transmissionCode=MAN&transmissionCodes=MAN&searchRadius=0&showcaseListingId=0&mmt=%5BPONT%5BG8%5B%5D%5D%5B%5D%5D&listingId=372046304&Log=0

[12,000 RPM]

What about keep the Briz, buy a used STI hatch?

Blegh STI is such a douchebag car.

[68_427]

Import R32 Sedan.

[MrH]

No to the R32 sedan

My friend at work has a Forester XT with a manual.  It's alright, but I'd prefer something newer.  They're nearly impossible to find on the used market.

As a wild card:  New, heavily discounted, Outback 2.5i limited with a manual?

Right now, the Genesis R-Spec and STI are still the front runners.

[2o6]

Subaru XV

[68_427]

No to the R32 sedan

My friend at work has a Forester XT with a manual.  It's alright, but I'd prefer something newer.  They're nearly impossible to find on the used market.

As a wild card:  New, heavily discounted, Outback 2.5i limited with a manual?

Right now, the Genesis R-Spec and STI are still the front runners.

You won't like the Outback.

[68_427]

Just so wimmer doesn't have to post it.

http://www.robertschryslerdodge.net/used/Chrysler/1981-Chrysler-Imperial-Meriden-CT-408984c50a0a00644eaf6e88cbfd9e61.htm

[MrH]

Subaru XV

Might be a bit too small, but an interesting choice.  Worth a test drive I think.

You won't like the Outback.

Why do you say that?

Ultimately, I think I'll come to the conclusion that most of these mainstream options feel like crap compared to a Genesis in terms of ride, luxury, speed, and dynamics.

[68_427]

Ultimately, I think I'll come to the conclusion that most of these mainstream options feel like crap compared to a Genesis in terms of ride, luxury, speed, and dynamics.

[cawimmer430]

Just so wimmer doesn't have to post it.

http://www.robertschryslerdodge.net/used/Chrysler/1981-Chrysler-Imperial-Meriden-CT-408984c50a0a00644eaf6e88cbfd9e61.htm

That is seriously hot. Seriously sexy.

[12,000 RPM]

Genesis will suck in the winter and suck for hauling friends and things.

If you can do 2 cars it's always nice to have one that's heavier on utility.

I still vote for the Forester XT. Good for those miserable midwestern winters, roomy enough to haul stuff, nimble and quick enough to enjoy driving. Genesis sedan is an old man's car. I feel like you will grow bored with it very quickly.