Does anyone know any Subaru dealer or anything about these cars?? [Archive]

sanchez

04-01-2013, 5:04pm

All I want to know is if the 5 door STi comes with a sunroof.

None of the non-English speaking cholos that are employed at the south florida scoobie dealers can give me a straight answer on this.

Christ.

sanchez

04-01-2013, 5:56pm

Nevermind. Got my answer.

You can't.

Anyone have a suggestion of a good kid hauler?? Needs 4 seats and a sunroof.

Less than $50K.

VatorMan

04-01-2013, 6:01pm

$10000 and I'll throw the candy in for free.

http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/1194417/80986876.jpg

FasterTraffic

04-01-2013, 6:02pm

Subaru Forester 2.0XT has panoramic sunroof.

Jeff '79

04-01-2013, 6:06pm

Subaru Forester 2.0XT has panoramic sunroof.

:puke:

FasterTraffic

04-01-2013, 6:11pm

:puke:

Don't worry. You can probably get one without the sunroof, too.

sanchez

04-01-2013, 7:56pm

Subaru Forester 2.0XT has panoramic sunroof.

Maybe something a little sportier.

But I appreciate the suggestion.

Skia

04-01-2013, 8:26pm

Honda CR-V EX-L Leather, 4 doors and a sunroof. :yesnod: NOT sporty but handles well 31+ MPG and starts at 29K.

Mirroredshades

04-01-2013, 8:31pm

Used M3 / M5

-or-

Acura TL

-or-

Taurus SHO

sanchez

04-01-2013, 8:32pm

M3 sedan is a decent option if it wasn't for BMW owners. Jesus do they suck.

Mirroredshades

04-01-2013, 8:37pm

M3 sedan is a decent option if it wasn't for BMW owners. Jesus do they suck.

I've tried very hard to ignore the out of warranty concerns of BMW ownership but I just can't bring myself to spend that much on a car that I know is going to have problems.

:needcoffee:

DukeAllen

04-01-2013, 8:41pm

Aftermarket roof?

Stangkiller

04-01-2013, 8:41pm

Caddy cts or sts?

sanchez

04-01-2013, 8:43pm

I've tried very hard to ignore the out of warranty concerns of BMW ownership but I just can't bring myself to spend that much on a car that I know is going to have problems.

:needcoffee:

True story.

My nex car is straight up kid mobile. It's gonna be puked, shitted, and eaten in.

Bit it would be nice of it didn't suck floppy donkey dick to drive. I also can't be out of service for long periods of time.

I'm half tempted to get a raptor.

sanchez

04-01-2013, 8:43pm

Aftermarket roof?

Not in Miami. Jesus. I can only imagine.

Lol

sanchez

04-01-2013, 8:44pm

Caddy cts or sts?

I was kind of thinking about the ats v? That should be out soon, right??

Entropy

04-01-2013, 8:58pm

The regular WRX isn't a slouch. Same motor as the STI, just slightly detuned (40 hp less, can easily be obtained back). Pretty sure a WRX Limited with moonroof can be found.

Stangkiller

04-01-2013, 9:01pm

I was kind of thinking about the ats v? That should be out soon, right??

Idk if I'd want anything smaller than the cts.

FasterTraffic

04-01-2013, 9:04pm

Maybe something a little sportier.

But I appreciate the suggestion.

It will have to be a sedan because that's about as sporty as it gets in the compact SUV class.

My next car is straight up kid mobile. It's gonna be puked, shitted, and eaten in.

Bit it would be nice of it didn't suck floppy donkey dick to drive. I also can't be out of service for long periods of time.

Add leather seats to the requirements section. I cleaned out my wife's car and showed her the back seat with the child seats removed. Her words: "I'm glad you convinced me to get leather seats."

You can get a sunroof on the WRX Premium 4-door, WRX Limited 4-door, and WRX STI Limited. Leather is available on WRX Limited 4-door and WRX STI Limited. Climbing a few rungs up the price ladder, I'd consider the Audi A4 and BMW 328i.

Beyond those, I can't think of anything that strikes me as attractively designed and fun to drive. Also, for transporting toddlers, I wouldn't want to spend a ton of money on something super nice.

Mirroredshades

04-01-2013, 9:18pm

I don't know what they cost but the Audi A4 (?) Avant looks interesting for a kid mobile.

I had never seen one before last week but somebody on here has a Volvo V70R station wagon with a 6 speed. Talk about a stealth bomber.

:seasix:

VatorMan

04-02-2013, 5:25am

The regular WRX isn't a slouch. Same motor as the STI, just slightly detuned (40 hp less, can easily be obtained back). Pretty sure a WRX Limited with moonroof can be found.

A WRX just means you can wear your Birkenstocks without socks.

...Whitepower...

04-02-2013, 7:05am

How old are the kids?

...Whitepower...

04-02-2013, 7:05am

How old are the kids? I ask because if they are infants you will need more legroom due to the rear facing child seats taking up a bunch of room (been there done that) so the wrx/sti may be out. I say its out becasue it will probably work in the middle but with two kids you will have to go right/left and you will lose your range of adjustability with the front seats. Same with the 3 series. or anything in that size range. I know my shit Dirt. Been down this road recently..

So lets talk. Ages? New? Used? Domestic or import, 2 or 4 doors (i would advise 4)? I assume in FL you don't want FWD...:waiting:

Thud

04-02-2013, 8:21am

True story.

My nex car is straight up kid mobile. It's gonna be puked, shitted, and eaten in.

Bit it would be nice of it didn't suck floppy donkey dick to drive. I also can't be out of service for long periods of time.

I'm half tempted to get a raptor.

2014 Mazda 6 looks nice. Cheap enough so that it can be puked in, then you can just throw the car away and get a new one.

Raptors are probably nice to drive except when you're on pavement.

GRN ENVY

04-02-2013, 8:26am

Look into a 2010-11 E350-550 Benz, really nice size sedan. Might be right up your alley

C5SilverBullet

04-02-2013, 9:40am

M3 sedan is a decent option if it wasn't for BMW owners. Jesus do they suck.

http://icanhasinternets.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/middle4.jpg

FasterTraffic

04-02-2013, 9:49am

Look into a 2010-11 E350-550 Benz, really nice size sedan. Might be right up your alley

Seems like a solid choice from a safety perspective but not what comes to mind for "fun to drive."

GRN ENVY

04-02-2013, 9:53am

Seems like a solid choice from a safety perspective but not what comes to mind for "fun to drive."

E550 with the amg sport package is pretty sweet, hugging seats, adjustable suspension, paddle shifters, and v8, can't go wrong, now you really want to have fun bump up to the E63 amg, 6.3 v8 , 560+ horse, but also closer to 100k than to 50k, so I figured E550 is the best middle of the road

Entropy

04-02-2013, 9:54am

A WRX just means you can wear your Birkenstocks without socks.
Strong talk from a man with a proclivity towards assless chaps.

:hat:

VatorMan

04-02-2013, 9:55am

Strong talk from a man with a proclivity towards assless chaps.

:hat:

Why would I have assless chaps ? :confused5:

FasterTraffic

04-02-2013, 9:59am

E550 with the amg sport package is pretty sweet, hugging seats, adjustable suspension, paddle shifters, and v8, can't go wrong, now you really want to have fun bump up to the E63 amg, 6.3 v8 , 560+ horse, but also closer to 100k than to 50k, so I figured E550 is the best middle of the road

The E63 would certainly fit the bill for fun-to-drive and as a kid transport, no question. Like you said, though, the cost side of the equation doesn't work out.

I haven't driven any E class so I'd have to rely on someone else's perspective.

Entropy

04-02-2013, 9:59am

Why would I have assless chaps ? :confused5:
Did you sell your Harley?

Entropy

04-02-2013, 10:00am

Sanchez it's too bad they stopped making the Legacy Spec-B. Legacy size with an STI engine, suspension and transmission.

FasterTraffic

04-02-2013, 10:02am

Sanchez it's too bad they stopped making the Legacy Spec-B. Legacy size with an STI engine, suspension and transmission.

For a while they also had a WRX STi with more subdued styling (without the big wing). That was pretty sharp.

GRN ENVY

04-02-2013, 10:20am

The E63 would certainly fit the bill for fun-to-drive and as a kid transport, no question. Like you said, though, the cost side of the equation doesn't work out.

I haven't driven any E class so I'd have to rely on someone else's perspective.

We have a few E-classes on our lot, almost considered one. But an SUV fits my needs better. Nice cars, my only complaint was the electronic gear shifter on the column. It annoyed me the way it was laid out, didnt flow with the interior, looks like an after thought. As if they forgot to design that into the interior

sanchez

04-02-2013, 10:30am

VatorMan

04-02-2013, 10:33am

Did you sell your Harley?

http://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/off-topic/49026-well-im-no-longer-harley-douchebag.html

...Whitepower...

04-02-2013, 10:33am

The boy is 2. So he sports a front facing car seat.

No wrong wheel drive here (only awd or rwd)I'm ditching the vette so something entertaining would be appreciated.

So just one kid or are there plans for a brother or sister?

onedef92

04-02-2013, 10:37am

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa181/Okieboy_1/G8_Exterior.jpg

Would a Pontiac G8 fit the bill? V-8 power, sport-tuned suspension, meaty gumballs and I imagine you can get one for a song nowadays...

FasterTraffic

04-02-2013, 10:39am

The boy is 2. So he sports a front facing car seat.

Forward-facing car seats are no problem. Both car seats (and kids) fit in the back seat of my coupe. Even less of an issue if you have something with four doors.

sanchez

04-02-2013, 10:50am

So just one kid or are there plans for a brother or sister?

Eventually more kids, but just the one savage for now.

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa181/Okieboy_1/G8_Exterior.jpg

Would a Pontiac G8 fit the bill? V-8 power, sport-tuned suspension, meaty gumballs and I imagine you can get one for a song nowadays...

That car is dope, I had strong hope for the Chevy ss but they auto'd it up.

...Whitepower...

04-02-2013, 11:03am

So you want the following..

Manual trans
Sunroof
New or newer (1 or 2 years old at most)
Rear seat to accommodate one forward facing child seat
Sporty
AWD or FWD
Less than $50k
Reasonably reliable

One thing you didn't answer... 2 or 4 doors. Does it matter to you?

...Whitepower...

04-02-2013, 11:35am

Got bored... This is a combo of new and used possibilities. Some don't meet all of your requirements for example MB's only come in auto, the Mustangs don't come with a roof, etc... IMO the fun factor on the ones i listed may outweigh what they don't have that's on your must have list.

Audi S6 / A6 Superchaged / S5 /S4 / RS5
BMW 550i / 535i / M3 / 335i / X5 (the V8 one I think it’s a 5.5) / M5 / M6
MB E63 AMG/ E550 / C63 AMG
Caddy CTS V
Chevy Camaro SS (vert) / ZL1
Dodge Charger SRT8 / Challenger SRT8
Ford Mustang GT (vert or glass roof) / Shelby GT500 / Boss 302
Infinity G37 coupe, sedan or vert
Jag XFR / XKR
Jeep SRT8
Lexus ISF
Land Rover/Range Rover whatever… The Supercharged one.
Mitsu – Evolution
Nissan GTR maybe for $60k'ish
Porsche Panamera (used 10/ Cayanne / 911
Pontiac G8 GXP (manual)
Subaru WRX/STI

onedef92

04-02-2013, 11:36am

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q140/FoxMarketing/SEMA%202008/DSC01377.jpg

That Stillen Nissan Maxima's pretty dope, too. With all it's go-fast goodies, that'd be one dope stealth ship minus all the badges and decals and a more conservative tint on the windows.

...Whitepower...

04-03-2013, 10:02pm

Soo.. What else are you looking into.

polarbear

04-03-2013, 11:48pm

2014 Mazda 6 looks nice. Cheap enough so that it can be puked in, then you can just throw the car away and get a new one.

Raptors are probably nice to drive except when you're on pavement.

The more I drive them, the more I'm convinced Mazdas are nothing more than Ford's with cheaper interiors and all the sound insulation removed. The Mazda 6 is the only tolerable Mazda I've driven- but only if you ignore all the other really good cars in this segment.

Burro (He/Haw)

04-04-2013, 4:46am

VatorMan

04-04-2013, 5:36am

South Florida and Subaru ? Screams Hipster.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lob25d3k4H1qi2davo1_500.jpg

sanchez

04-04-2013, 8:10am

What kind of ass-punching, snowballing, lavender loser wants a Subaru?
:leaving:

South Florida and Subaru ? Screams Hipster.

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lob25d3k4H1qi2davo1_500.jpg

While I enjoy light ass punching and a light scent of lavender I Am not a loser or hipster. NO LESBARU for me.

How douchey would a Camaro ZL1 be? I'm probably good to increase any cars douche factor by 20 - 30%.

sanchez

04-04-2013, 8:11am

Soo.. What else are you looking into.

I started to think Evo X. I'm all over the place.

I did call a local caddy dealer to ask about pre-owned V's.

We'll see.

FasterTraffic

04-04-2013, 9:01am

While I enjoy light ass punching and a light scent of lavender I Am not a loser or hipster. NO LESBARU for me.

How douchey would a Camaro ZL1 be? I'm probably good to increase any cars douche factor by 20 - 30%.

We certainly don't expect you to go to the other end of the spectrum: Knuckle-dragging, backwards trucker cap, sister-humping, mullet-head. You have a kid to think about.

onedef92

04-04-2013, 9:04am

The more I drive them, the more I'm convinced Mazdas are nothing more than Ford's with cheaper interiors and all the sound insulation removed. The Mazda 6 is the only tolerable Mazda I've driven- but only if you ignore all the other really good cars in this segment.

Doesn't Ford still own Mazda and shit? :confused5:

syf350

04-04-2013, 10:12am

FasterTraffic

04-04-2013, 10:29am

That's just silly talk. Raptors are damn near as comfortable as any luxury vehicle out there.:cheers:

My guess is Thud is referring to the driving dynamics and being out of their preferred element on paved roads, not so much that Raptors are or are not comfortable to drive.

mike100

04-04-2013, 11:13am

I started to think Evo X. I'm all over the place.

...

Most expensive car I ever owned- the easiest to max out on the twisties too. A C6 is cheaper.

C5SilverBullet

04-04-2013, 11:21am

Doesn't Ford still own Mazda and shit? :confused5:

Ford reduced their shares in Mazda to 3%.

onedef92

04-04-2013, 11:28am

My guess is Thud is referring to the driving dynamics and being out of their preferred element on paved roads, not so much that Raptors are or are not comfortable to drive.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/onedef92/car%20stuff/saleen-s5s-raptor-concept1_zpsb34c3d07.jpg

Not sure about family friendliess, but this Saleen Raptor'd also make a badass GT car, wouldn't it?

ZipZap

04-04-2013, 11:35am

Infiniti G-Coupe IPL:seasix:

VatorMan

04-04-2013, 12:14pm

Infiniti G-Coupe IPL:seasix:

Good suggestion.

simpleman68

04-04-2013, 12:39pm

I started to think Evo X. I'm all over the place.

I did call a local caddy dealer to ask about pre-owned V's.

We'll see.

If I didn't live in Snow haven and need AWD, I would have snagged the V.
We got the '12 CTS premium/luxury 3.6 and it's a great car to drive.

No manual tranny, but I can get both my daughters in the back, (rear facing infant + my 9 yr old) wife up front and be really comfy.
Monster sun roof, air conditioned seats (realllly like these) and it handles extremely well on all road surfaces.

If you get a good price on a V, I'd seriously consider it, provided gas mileage isn't a big issue.
Scott

...Whitepower...

04-04-2013, 9:42pm

I started to think Evo X. I'm all over the place.

I did call a local caddy dealer to ask about pre-owned V's.

We'll see.

My brother in law has an evo 10 as his DD. He's been happy with it. He has three complaints though.

-Seats are tight (he's "husky" though)
-After having it two years he's gotten used to the power and needs to do some mods. It doesn't help his weekend ride is a 69 RT w/ a 440.
-Interior is "cheap and plasticy."

With him living in upstate NY and commuting to CT though its perfect. Its fun, gets decent has mileage if he shows some restraint, he can haul my niece around in it, and kicks ass in the snow with snow tires.

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/380865_2590478369787_708106535_n.jpg

Entropy

04-05-2013, 12:51pm

Infiniti G-Coupe IPL:seasix:
Infiniti G series. That's a solid choice. 2 and 4 door. RWD or AWD. Styling that doesn't suck. Decent drivetrain.

...Whitepower...

04-05-2013, 1:16pm

Infiniti G series. That's a solid choice. 2 and 4 door. RWD or AWD. Styling that doesn't suck. Decent drivetrain.

I think I've seen more infinitys is south Florida than I have mustangs and camaros combined.

They are even used heavily as rental fleet cars.

Stangkiller

04-05-2013, 1:42pm

I think I've seen more infinitys is south Florida than I have mustangs and camaros combined.

They are even used heavily as rental fleet cars.

But they drive nice sound even better, and are probably a lot easier/cheaper to maintain than a German car.