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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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anyone else feel the same way -- tranny is easily breakable and insurance on a reg wrx is high?
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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well the tranny was weak on the previous models, now its not to bad.

however insurance is still killer
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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even on the reg sti's is that just cuz it is turbo'd? i would think since it is a 4 door they might balance out a bit.
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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no, my cuz has one, and he pays alot for insurance.

its a turbo'd car, doesnt matter if it has sixteen doors, it would still cost a grip. also, you are only 19, that will play a big role.
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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Hmm I could find plenty used s2k's and used M3s for under 20k around my area ... no problem
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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newer m3's? or the old ones?

and who want a S2K? thats a rwd car with absolutely no TORQUE.. ehh, get over it.
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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well im leaning toward the wrx's if i can get a reasonable insurance quote -- 300/month

WANTED:
Black 2004 WRX
Excellent Condition
$20,000
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by blackonblacktc
newer m3's? or the old ones?

and who want a S2K? thats a rwd car with absolutely no TORQUE.. ehh, get over it.
E36 M3's ehh prolly 96-99 yr M3 give or take between 60-130k on the clock... I want an S2k I know their small but man japanese engineering its brilliant! plus Ive already experienced riding in a 900hp s2k sooo...
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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newton, are you gonna get rid of your tC?
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
1971 dodge demon 340 cid 727 auto trans 3.55:1 lsd
My mom had a Demon!
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by newt0n
well im leaning toward the wrx's if i can get a reasonable insurance quote -- 300/month

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Black 2004 WRX
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$20,000
wrx are still an insurance killer. I think I was quoted for $2600 every 6months. But I am 17. If you look around you can get one for 17,000. I almost bought one for that price until I saw how high insurance was. But, I'd go with something that could be a "sleeper", it's just more fun that way.
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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i want something that stock looks semi-modded and has the hp of a semi modded car -- only thing i would need to do to wrx is new wing and a slight lower!
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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Make sure you look around, taking a bit of a trip for the right car for the right price is worth it, I found www.cars.com was really helpful for when I was looking for a car. Good luck finding what you want. =]
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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like i said Black 2004 WRX is what i want. they go for like 15-17k depending on mileage
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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'05 VW Jetta GLI
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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I would buy two Chevy Aveos!
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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good luck with the WRX, but didnt you already say that your paying $350/mo. for insurance on the tC....your going to be around $450 with the WRX....at least
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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00-05 celica gt-s <3

or even an older lexus sc300 I think it is.. it's a nissan 240 with the lexus emblem on it.. or I guess a nice older 240 then.. around a '97 or so.. old ladies actually have a lot of these, and they're not modded or driven rough and they're still clean
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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sorry, didn't realize you made a choice lol.. but yea, watch the insurance with a wrx, it'll getcha
Old Feb 19, 2007 | 03:42 AM
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i would get a 06 with sport package.



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