which car?

[psi chick]

so i'm trying to decide between a 08 subaru imprezza 2.5I Premium 5-door or the 08 vw GTi MkV.

here's the issues....

1. cost.

the imprezza is going to run me $250/month with $1900 up front (includes tax, title, etc).

the GTi will cost me $269/month with $1999 up front PLUS tax, title, etc. so more like 4k up front. or i can roll taxes into payments and it would be around $280/month.

overall costs of the car are the subaru at 20k and the vw at 22k.

2. power issues

the imprezza is a n/a 2.5l boxter motor putting out 170hp. comes with a 5-spd.

the vw is a 2.0T putting out 200hp. comes with a 6 spd manual.

3. drivetrain

imprezza is awd

vw is fwd

so.....what to get?

[MDRracing13]

v-dub!!!

[Frodo]

what about the jeep? not refined enough?

[psi chick]

killing me on gas. i LOVE the jeep and i'm going to miss it when it's gone, but the 170 miles i get on a 14 gallon fill just isn't cutting it. i need a little more than 12 mpg lol.

[Munky]

Get a Yaris. :paranoid:

[psi chick]

um no. chris was telling me to get a fit at first :lol:

[Munky]

OOOO Yeah I forgot about a Fit...get one of those!!!!!!!!!! VTAKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MikeGsrt]

subie...its different, and awd is kick ass.

[Nolimits]

Whats the gas mileage rating of these things/whats their range?

[htheduck]

Test drive both.
Get the one with the better suspension and bigger brakes.

[mr_eh]

wait so the subaru is

cheaper & awd

why is this even a discussion? im missing that part

[H.T. SRT]

Neither, Just my opinion though. :) Buy a 09 lancer GTS their offering great deals on them right now. and they drive great an have room for 4 people comfortably.

18 inch wheels? 4wheel disc brakes? 650 watt rockford fosgate system? sunroof? 168horse mivec engine? 6speed auto with paddle shifters cvt trans?? Lol the answer is Lancer.

[Nolimits]

People like you are the reasons threads get so offtopic. Id rather buy from a car company that will be around in a couple years.

I vote Suby Amy.

[psi chick]

i was considering the lancer at first. the only one that you can get a good deal on is the de which is the base model. not interested. i might go take a second look at it though.

i test drove the imprezza last night and the gti this morning. for the money, the gti is a LOT nicer of a car. the imprezza honestly, was...well boring. it's ok, but the interior is sparce, there's not a whole lot going on, and it's kinda slow. i wasn't all that impressed with it. i still like the look of the exterior, but i honestly can't see myself happy with that car in 6 months. yea the awd is nice for the three times it snows.

the difference in price between the two is going to be about $10 a month after i dealt with the numbers at both dealers. the subie was about $282, the GTI was $291. for the money, i'm taking the gti.

i might go take the lancer out for a test drive, but as of right now i'm probably getting the gti. i need to sell the jeep first, they're not offering me what i owe on the jeep. so hopefully it will sell *crosses fingers*

[DAROOKE]

I would get the subie. If The climate changes like the movie Day After Tomorrow.
You will need all wheel drive.
You already have a fast car. Get the safe vehicle.

[riffers]

i voted subie, but if you are happier with the GTi after the test drive, then I think you have your answer. Good luck with whatever you decide :)

[Sp33d]

Neither, get this....http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/2594530196_6ef98e5c0c.jpg?v=0

[psi chick]

I would get the subie. If The climate changes like the movie Day After Tomorrow.
You will need all wheel drive.
You already have a fast car. Get the safe vehicle.

hopefully i won't have a fast car soon. the neon is on ebay :cry:

this is going to be a dd so i want something that i like. i like the idea of the awd, but honestly the imprezza is just too boring. i'm going to take out a lancer this week and see how i like that, but i'm pretty set on the gti as of right now.

and jen, no thanks on the smart car lol

[Sauce]

as much as i don't like Vdubs......i'd have to say go with the GTI.....i mean first off.....turbo>* lol but seriously, from what you said, the GTI seems like a car you'd enjoy in the long run, awd is great in the snow but it doesn't snow all year round here......i'm assuming this is gonna be a lease right? so if you aren't gonna mod it at least it's boosted already and it'll be fun to drive.....and i honestly like the way the GTI looks alot more than the new subies.......

[scarface2jz]

cobalt SS/TC... Done

[hozay09]

cobalt SS/TC... Fail

*fixed

[Tweekssrt4]

The GTi except I would wait for the MKVI for the extra 10hp it will be making.

[SRT4Trb0]

The GTi except I would wait for the MKVI for the extra 10hp it will be making.
10 hp...:lulz:

[psi chick]

yea...10hp isn't gonna do anything lol

[RSEALSRT4]

wait so the subaru is

cheaper & awd

why is this even a discussion? im missing that part

BUMP for the smart answer!!!

[psi chick]

because awd isn't all that and cheaper doesn't always mean better

[Tweekssrt4]

10 hp...:lulz:

That 10hp might come in handy....:rofl:

[Tweekssrt4]

I think both cars will be be costly when they break. Especially the GTi over the Subie.