I would like to have any of those cars but I'm a fan of having four doors. Practicality is always a good thing especially when you want to ride with friends and stuff. I say a Rex or hold on and save for maybe an STi or an Evo.

 

RSX you can get more options for the $25k then getting a bone stock optionless WRX w/o going well over $25k. Down here I've only seen the new 2.5 RS's for 24 - 25.. My neighbor has a WRX with a Turbo, Has Factory side skirts along with front lip, Momo airbag steering wheel, and 18" OZ rims, along with all power items, keyless entry, etc... An he paid a little over $30k for his.

Granted yes you do have AWD over the FF of the RSX but look at which car is used for what.. If you want a all around car yeah WRX w/ the AWD is fine O/R and street, but to me it just seems that the RSX would suit me fine for street modability, (since I'm not really a rally person) an with a little suspension tweaking you can have a nice riding RSX.

 

why do jettas suck? the GLS i was looking at has a turbo and 180 hp. is there something tranny wise that sucks?

 

He had a 99 jetta gls (new style) had 105 hp or close to that.... and cost him almost if not more than 18,000.... He had constant stupid little problems: power window failure, seat lock up, etc...... Other than that it is a VERY nice car interiors are beautiful, engine is quite as a mouse, road noise is minimal

 

a decked out jetta (180 hp w/ turbo, leather interior, 17" wheels etc.) is $22450. i figure a lancer w/ a turbo(and accessories), rims/wheels, new grill, spoiler, suspension upgrade, brakes (what i would like to upgrade the car with) would be over $26000. am i guessing right? but anyway, on the jetta all i'd add would be a suspension, and brakes, and would cost about $24,000 BUT it would have less hp. and i don't know too much about jettas. (i'm not exactly rich either) i think it's between those two cars. hmmmmm...

 

Which styling do you like more???

 

VW has had numerous problems with their braking systems. Tack on another $3500 to that total.. oohh you should get a 2000 impreza 2.5RS with a Turbo system (around 7psi), cam, ported heads, exhaust and suspension.. you wont regret the 270 -300hp and AWD with an orgasmic body style for under 29k. Check Out www.cobbtuning.com

 

styling, hmmmmm.... i'd probably say lancer. but it don't be havin no pimp shiz, nawtmsayin. no more ebonics. the vw has leather seats, a sound system (by the way anyone know anything about the monsoon sound system? i heard it really good), and i like the interior better. damn, it's close. and it doesn't help that you guys throw all these other sweet cars at me 300hp just gonna have to pick and never look back i suppose...

 

and by the way, i looked around at other forums and this one is the best i've seen by far. tons of info, quick responses... thanks a lot.

 

i have a 2002 lancer zo rally edition.. i've had to replace my right strut 3 times already. anyone having the same problem? i take it under warranty. second time had problem w/ strut they replaced it i checked if they tighted it and it was..and now i still have that problem with that right strut, what could be wrong?...cmb

 

did you ever have problem of squeeking? if not, hey somhow installed the strut wrong.

Stock strut doesn't blow out if no mods have been done to it.

 

thanks for your help. i took it to the dealer and the bolts were just loose. it seems like every 3 months they have to tighten them.

 

Yes. My friend has GLS and her system's pretty nice. They do just fine at pretty high volumes and they produce a real crisp, well-defined sound. Personally...I was happy with the stock performance of the Lancer's stereo for what it was. That paper handled a decent amount of power.

On the other hand...I don't think I'll ever own a car that has a stock stereo system for very long. Already put in Infinity Kappas and I don't think I'll ever change em out unless I manage to blow em.

 

monsoon sound systems are really good premium systems. Comparable to Bose and Infinity systems. External amps, better voice coils, magnets and, in most cases cones. Most are still paper but a little more durable.

Already put in Infinity Kappas and I don't think I'll ever change em out unless I manage to blow em.
-You'll never blow those speakers man. I've baught infinity speakers exclusively since I had a car to put them in. Just can't beat the performance/sound quality of Infinity speakers (was one of the main points on deciding to buy the Avenger). Even the paper cone variety don't blow.