jen.'s si coupe!

[Shipman]

^^^^^^ youll get great control in any weather and plenty of storage room

[lownslow95]

I'd buy an EVO 8/9 if you can find one for the right price, that isn't molested, and beat to hell.

[Shipman]

Originally Posted by lownslow95

I'd buy an EVO 8/9 if you can find one for the right price, that isn't molested, and beat to hell.

Youre gonna have no storage in a small sedan like that, cant go wrong on a hatch

[lownslow95]

Originally Posted by Shipman

Youre gonna have no storage in a small sedan like that, cant go wrong on a hatch

Then you can get a Ralliart Sportback, but then you loose the manual trans, kinda.

[jen.]

Originally Posted by rocknrace03

i vote impreza hatch. plenty of room, i even had an engine crane in the back with seats folded down.

Originally Posted by Shipman

^^^^^^ youll get great control in any weather and plenty of storage room

This was what I was thinking, too. I really like the WRX hatch, but I doubt I can afford it. I'm doing the whole professional student thing right now (read: broke) so the Impreza hatch might be a good compromise.

Originally Posted by lownslow95

I'd buy an EVO 8/9 if you can find one for the right price, that isn't molested, and beat to hell.

Personally, I love the Evo 8 but finding an unmolested one that's low in mileage that's also affordable is a needle in a haystack, at this point. With the move, I need something lower in miles and reliable. So many Evos have been beaten on so hard.

Originally Posted by Shipman

Youre gonna have no storage in a small sedan like that, cant go wrong on a hatch

Originally Posted by lownslow95

Then you can get a Ralliart Sportback, but then you loose the manual trans, kinda.

Definitely want to keep the manual trans no matter what, I'm a much more attentive driver when driving stick and I'm going to be traveling long distances, probably.



Thanks everyone for all the input!

[lownslow95]

Yeah, I was looking at them also, but they were also higher mileage and were probably beat to hell. Thats why I just went with a new car, unfortunatley wasn't an EVO X. I couldn't see myself spending $40k+ on a car.

[rocknrace03]

the wrx hatch isnt "that" expensive. i put 4k down and pay 380 a month. if you put 11k down from selling the civic i'd imagine the payment wouldn't be terrible. i love mine. not one single problem, well except smiling all the time.....

[jen.]

Originally Posted by lownslow95

Yeah, I was looking at them also, but they were also higher mileage and were probably beat to hell. Thats why I just went with a new car, unfortunatley wasn't an EVO X. I couldn't see myself spending $40k+ on a car.

I hear that. I definitely can't spend that sort of money!

Originally Posted by rocknrace03

the wrx hatch isnt "that" expensive. i put 4k down and pay 380 a month. if you put 11k down from selling the civic i'd imagine the payment wouldn't be terrible. i love mine. not one single problem, well except smiling all the time.....

That's subjective. It's still expensive for me because I'm still going to have to shell out the cash for the move and a new apartment. When you're in school and they basically don't pay you much, buying food is tough, not to mention buying a car.

[BeeboBishiVIII]

Lots of nice (and some not so nice) Evo's for sale on EvoM http://forums.evolutionm.net/sale-cars-sale-134/

[jen.]

Originally Posted by BeeboBishiVIII

Lots of nice (and some not so nice) Evo's for sale on EvoM http://forums.evolutionm.net/sale-cars-sale-134/

Thanks for the link! I still think a lot of the ones that aren't beat to hell are a bit out of my price range, though!

[MugenFan]

find a nice Si sedan and trade!

[jen.]

Originally Posted by MugenFan

find a nice Si sedan and trade!

This isn't a bad idea! Although I think going from a supercharged one to a stock one would feel so weird!

[Shipman]

What are you working with money wise? Only the money from selling the coupe?

[jen.]

Originally Posted by Shipman

What are you working with money wise? Only the money from selling the coupe?

Yeah, maybe a few grand more, but I have to be pretty cost conscious until I figure out where I'm moving. If I move to Chicago, funds won't be as tight. If I move to Boston....I'm going to be broke for awhile! I'm in total sticker shock looking at apartment prices there. Pittsburgh is dirt cheap, comparatively.

I saw some newer Subaru Imprezas in the $14,500 range, which would probably be do-able.

I'm at a point where I know I can't necessarily buy the "fun" car I want (like a WRX or an Evo) because I am really going to need something reliable, decent on MPGs, and drive-able in weather that isn't so great. It's a bummer but in the end, it will pay off and I'll be back into something a little more exciting.

[Shipman]

That makes sense and is a smart decision as opposed to jumping into something you cant afford. I would definitely suggest a hatch impreza then, but Im a little bias towards subaru. But for what youre looking for it seems to be the best fit, in your price range, plenty of room for storage, 20-30mpg, awd and still a nice looking car. I dont think you can go wrong for your money.

[rquinn19]

Or a TDI Golf. You can still have some fun and get a tune and have crazy torque.

[jen.]

Originally Posted by Shipman

That makes sense and is a smart decision as opposed to jumping into something you cant afford. I would definitely suggest a hatch impreza then, but Im a little bias towards subaru. But for what youre looking for it seems to be the best fit, in your price range, plenty of room for storage, 20-30mpg, awd and still a nice looking car. I dont think you can go wrong for your money.

That's what I'm thinking. Plus, I've always loved Subarus. My brother has owned like 3 or 4 STis and I've always been a huge fan of them. They're a blast. I'd certainly miss the speed and handling in the Impreza, but it would definitely fit all of the needs I currently have for a vehicle.

Originally Posted by rquinn19

Or a TDI Golf. You can still have some fun and get a tune and have crazy torque.

Good suggestion, although I do tend to shy away from VW. I don't want to unleash the VW/Honda battle, and I know plenty of people with clean, nice VWs. They just aren't my style! I can see the appeal in something like a Golf, though. I miss the sensation of torque...especially in my car! Although I'm not sure I want too much torque anyway. It snows a lot in Boston...

[Shipman]

Youre definitley gonna get a comfortable amount of speed and control with the impreza, my roommates 2.5 n/a is faster than most average cars, the awd really helps