Magistr8 0 #1 September 10, 2002 Hey guys it it that time when you have to get out with the old and in with the new. My dillema here is that this is such a big decision that I must draw on every resource that I have available and since you have given great advice in the past I would like ot hear your advice again on this one. 3 cars Subaru Imprezza Volkswagon GLI VR6 or GMC Jimmy if any o fyou have driven, drive or know of anyone who has these cars please let me know what you think of them. Consumer reports are one thing but hearing the striaght up BS is useful as well. I am about 3 months away from getting a car so I am starting to get the jitters but know that this needs to be done "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 September 10, 2002 If you get the Jimmy, get the ZR2 version, that's the one with the factory installed lift kit, 31" wheels and 4 wheel drive. All in all, for a 1/4 ton it looks pretty good AND can hold its own for most 4x4 type things that the average person might incounter (read: snow, occasional muddy road, etc).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #3 September 10, 2002 You read my mind, I was in fact thinking if getting the sport package (ZX2). I heard that the ZX2 with some people has been really stiff on the suspension side of things. Have you heard of any intermittent problems like that at all? "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 September 10, 2002 Yeah, of course its stiff suspension, shit you should ride with me in my truck. Not as bad as a full ton, but the offroad suspension is stiff. Usually, the people who complain about that sort of stuff have never owned a truck and are upset that it doesn't ride like their Lexus or what ever. And you're right, its ZX2, I was thinking it was ZR2, maybe that's the Chevy 1/4ton pickup package...I can't remember.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #5 September 10, 2002 The only reason I posted that the suspension was stiff is that it was comming from a buddy of mine has an S-10. But I belive that if we ever have the chance to meet I will hold you to the drive in the truck. I am a sucker for off roading and all around good times "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 September 10, 2002 "Off roading" around the DZ can be fun too, ask Slappie about Spaceland's bonfire and wood getting... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 September 10, 2002 Quoteask Slappie about Spaceland's bonfire and wood getting... Uuuuuummm...so you and Slappie were out getting wood together in your truck? Hmmm....I didn't need to know that...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 September 10, 2002 You know, I think you now need an ass whoop'n... actually, I pulled 3 trees to the fire with my truck, through some good mud. very fun, drunken fire building. got to drive around in 4 wheel-low and in first gear for a while, slinging mud everywhere...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #9 September 10, 2002 QuoteI think you now need an ass whoop'n... Is that how you asked Slappie out......Like it rough do ya? PS...Dude...I have you surrounded...just give up quietly..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 September 10, 2002 This is farked! Run away, ruuun away... haha... funny how we can hijack 3 or 4 different threads with relatively the same joke line going...damnit we're bored.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #11 September 10, 2002 Quotefunny how we can hijack 3 or 4 different threads with relatively the same joke line going It's purely a skill thing..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #12 September 10, 2002 It's ironic that you chose the work Hi-jack in Getting a new Car thread. Makes me laugh "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #13 September 10, 2002 Quote3 cars Subaru Imprezza Volkswagon GLI VR6 or GMC Jimmy ...spoken as a 15 year veteran of sports car racing (and with a bored Subaru Mechanic a a fellow racer) go withthe Sub if you want Japanese reliability. You wanna go really nuts? Get the WRX version. It is the street legal rally car and it will take rain, sleet, snow, dirt, etc etc, without thinking. No undue slam on the Chuvvy, you will not go broke driving a bus on your commute to DZ. I drove VW for years and BMW's still run in the family (not new ones, them'z for rich folk ) and as good as the new VR6 is, I skipped on an off-lease Audi A4 1.8T because (get this...) It costs 50k C$ new, is worth 24k off a 3 year lease,and the one owned by a professional engineer client of mine (well maintained) "was in the shop too much so he traded it in early. the VR-6 might be fast, but start thinking in jump ticket terms when the service bills arrive Dave T PS: Used Hondas (Hondii?) are wonderful cars, too Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianthomas1966 0 #14 September 10, 2002 1 vote for: Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon Sporty and will carry the gear. Brian Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #15 September 10, 2002 I'm on the Subaru wagon too. My brother has one. The performance of the base model with the 2.0 is sufficient, but not impresive. Make sure you get the 2.2 engine at least, or splurge for the WRX. They rock. They come pretty much loaded, I think the only option is an engine upgrade and fog-lights... the price is great, and reliability is typical of Japanese cars. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #16 September 10, 2002 Yeah, the 227 HP and 217 Lb-Ft tourque really sounds nice. The looks are the thing that kind of turn me off and make the other choices stand out a little more. Is there anything that you found that is a "Known Issue" for the WRX that would be out of the ordinary for a car? "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,406 #17 September 10, 2002 Get an Insight and spend the money you would have spent on gas on skydiving instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #18 September 10, 2002 I spen all my spare money on skydiving anyways. I am going to start a new thread on my families now bad attitude against my new found sport "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #19 September 10, 2002 Just for grins . . . http://gaspig.com.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #20 September 10, 2002 I took a jimmy out for a spin the other day to see how it rides but I came with a buddy of mine with my snowboarding gear and some camping gear to see how it all fits in the truck. Anyways the guy at the dealership starts to get all pissy and tells us that we can't load up the truck for the TD because it is against policy. I think it's kind of funny how the most useful pupose of the truck is denied in the TD. Really how can you get a feel for how it will suit you i fyou don't TEST it. hence the TEST DRIVE. Any who we went else where and they ave us more load to pack in there some boxes they had kicking around, showed us how to take out the seats and how they recommend we use the cargo ties that come with the truck when hauling things over rough terain like, jerry cans and such. One of the reasons I want to get the jimmy is that they helped out so much "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #21 September 10, 2002 Some dealers will let you keep a TD for an evening, even for a day. You could take it home, load it up and drive around...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #22 September 10, 2002 I asked about that, and I was satisfied when they told me that they had someone comming by in the morning to drive it out. This was a 2001 model that is why they only had 1 "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #23 September 10, 2002 Whatever you buy, don't get ripped off like most people who buy new cars do. This might help. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #24 September 10, 2002 Get an Acura. Screw the Insight, you're too young to be a dork. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADRNALN 0 #25 September 10, 2002 Go with the VW VR6... I have a GLS 1.8T and I love it...so far I have gotten up to 135mph. Plus it is a solid car feels nice and tight on the highway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
