[ozthunder]

I went looking at a few cars...I had an 04 Z, but needed practicality, so 2 seaters were out. That rear STB wasn't cuttin' it, either. I tested an 04 WRX and an 05 STi. A bit pricey (the STi), nice and quick, but I really didn't like the feeling of awd. It's great in turns..but it doesn't feel as...I dunno..organic...to me. I really need that feeling of rwd, that feeling that you can rip your car right out from under you in a moments notice..controlled slides..etc. As far as winter concerns, eh, I already said earlier, RWD in the snow wasn't nearly as hard as it has been said, and if I did in the Z with the stock tires, I can do it anything. After the WRX and STi, I looked at an 05 Mustang GT...which could handle about as well as another Ford performance product, the F350...sure..it looked good (IMO), and had good power and a V8..but overall, the product was a disappointment. I found my car on autotrader the next day, and I fell in love. Luxury, V8, and for me, it looked classy and not too crazy (minus the aftermarket ram air hood). The price was ridiculously good too...so I bought it then and there. Haven't regretted it one bit; it's been the best thing i've ever done.

I drove my buddies WRX a couple months ago and I still don't regret it one bit. I know the turbo's can be tuned beyond all belief, and the awd kicks ass (except from a roll...helllooooooooooooooooooo drivetrain loss), but there's something about my car- the european (minus the pontiac ****) looks, the american power, and the exotic (australian) aura that enveloped me.

Just so happens i'm in a minority, eh, oh well. I hate when people tell me I bought the slow one, too. LS2's are wonderful, wonderful creatures. They go faster, both in terms of speed and the amount of money flowing from your wallet a month. I like that i'm saving a bit!

Anyway, /rant. I just feel that since I am certainly in the minority I should speak out as to why I have my car, and reasons why I have my car, instead of just bashing. Bashing gets you no where..especially when the average age of all of us is probably near 20 years old.