Well, no one in their right mind would think that the WRX woudl be a good
commute car. Maybe if you have a magical commute on a desserted mountain
road. But around here in the SF bay area?? No way Jose, you'd just spend all
your time ideling in traffic and steaming.
Daniel 69 2000
Oakland CA
Not to imply that Dana is not in his right mind or anything.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "dana nojima" <noji-1@pacbell.net>
> To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, July 01, 2002 4:33 PM
> Subject: Re: Way OT: Would you buy a Subaru?
>
>
> > John,
> >
> > I'm looking for a potential new commuter car. We average about 500-600
> > miles/week on 2 different cars. We have a Toyota Prius (I know some
> > hate the looks, but with the amount that we drive it's pretty nice). I
> > was looking at the Impreza WRX model. These come in at about 25K. What
> > a kick in the pants. The turbo comes on smoothly and the engine seems
> > to spin up to 6+ K very easily. For novelty the hood scoop is even
> > functional, with the air going to an inter cooler for the turbo.
> >
> > I think this is about the same size as the Forester.
> >
> > Dana
> >
> > John F Sandhoff wrote:
> >
> > > I'm keeping the Roadsters.
> > > I'm keeping the 510.
> > > But the Dodge minivan has got to go...
> > >
> > > Many of us maintain a boring car along with our preferred Datsun
> > > rides. I'm calling upon the wisdom of the group to help steer
> > > me in the right direction: Would you buy a current-generation
> > > Subaru? I'm considering a Forester or Outback wagon. I don't need
> > > the AWD but it comes standard. I need room to haul the dogs (and
> > > extra Datsun parts...). The base models are 4 bangers but the
> > > 6 cylinders are $$$. And they all require smog checks :-(.
> > >
> > > Would anyone recommend either of these models? Would anyone
> > > avoid them? Options to get, options to pass on?
> > >
> > > And who markets a good preferred extended warranty? I want an inclusive
> > > one (covers everything but exceptions) rather than the more common
> > > exclusive ones (covers only listed things). The Dodge taught me the
> > > importance of an extended warranty - too bad I didn't have one...
> > >
> > > Flames off-list, please. Replies too, unless you want to clutter
> > > the list like I just did (and my apologies to those I may offend -
> > > but I trust this group's opinions and really want to hear what you
> > > have to say).
> > >
> > > -- John
> > > John Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
> > >
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> >
> > --
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