so i'm kind of in the market for a new (to me) car.

i would have liked to have gotten an s2k, but really i should be thinking about something that i can use year-round since the integra now has 220k miles (also part of the reason for the search).

i guess i'm looking for some kind of sporty sedan.

i kind of like the is350, but it's still too expensive and there's something about toyotas that i can't get passed.

otherwise, there really isn't much out there to choose from as far as what i like. most everything is boring and/or uninspired.

however, i'm coming around to the 2006 WRX. STi is out of the question because it's too damn gaudy and still too expensive.

thoughts? other suggestions?

:-O

 

no on s2k

not in MA ... with no real other reliable winter option

i always have liked the WRX

 

Subie Outback?

 

nah, i'm pretty sure i want a sedan.

what i like about the WRX: not huge, fun to drive (allegedly), nice-looking sedan IMO, year-round car, and manual.

what i don't like so far: those pseudo-clear crap taillights. can they be replaced?

 

what are the must have features, and what's your price range?

 

The trick will be to find one that hasn't been ridden hard and put away wet.
The transmission isn't very tolerant of hard launches and the interiors tend to get noisy as they age.

If by some miracle you can find one with low miles and a doting owner, go for it.

 

^ yeah, that's also a bit of a concern. the previous owner.

- manual
- good styling
- not huge
- fun to drive
- year-round (daily) driver
- decent power
- reliable

i'm trying to keep the purchase to low 20s max.

 

why not the legacy sedan, the chances of getting one in good condition is way better than getting a clean unmolested wrx.

 

a friend of mine suggested the legacy. but i find it to be a bit too family-ish for my tastes right now.

 

I am in teh loves with teh wrxxx.