Keath Marx wrote:
>
> If you are thinking of the WRX why not wait for the STi version that is
> supposed to be headed our way? Around 270 hp.
>
> Or I saw what looks to be a serious autocross ride at the autoshow this
> weekend. The Nissan Sentra-SEr. Impressive power and performance
> features.
>
> The info below is for standard equipment:
> 165 HP in standard or 175 HP in Spec v config.
> 175 lb torque standard or 180 in Spec v
> 5 speed in standard and 6 speed in Spec v
> Front: independent strut-type suspension in both
> Rear: Multi-Link BeamT suspension in both
> Front and rear stabilizer bars in both
> Sport-tuned suspension - firmer shocks and springs and thicker front and
> rear stabilizer bars in the standard version
> Spec V-rated suspension - extra-firm springs in the spec v
> Front strut tower brace in both
> Power-assisted engine-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering in both.
>
> The spec v is supposed to start at just under $17k
>
> Here is the best info I can find on the STi
>
> Europe gets its hot Subaru Impreza WRX STi (for Subaru Technica
> International) in January, but U.S. customers lusting after the
> high(er)-performance model needn't despair. We're told the beefed-up STi
> will come to the States in 2003 as a 2004 model
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net] On
>
> Okay, here goes. (dipping his foot into the pool that is Team.net)
>
> I'm looking to purchase a new car here in the next six months.
> The choices that I've narrowed things down to are these three:
>
> Mini Cooper S (not available in TX where I reside)
> Dodge Neon SRT-4 (not available until 2003 model year)
> Subaru Impreza WRX (hop right down to any Subie dealer and pick one up)
>
> I realize these are all quite varied choices.
> Two higher than normal HP front drivers under 2700# and a boosted 3000#
> car
> with kick-butt AWD.
>
> Now, the Mini is totally off the list due to specific problems with Mini
> USA being granted a franchise permit here in the WONDERFUL (tongue
> firmly
> in cheek) state of Texas.
> The problems inherent with the Neon include I've owned a model of Neon
> since August of 1996 and my wife thinks it's time for a change. (NOT
> going
> to touch that one either)
>
> So that leaves the Subaru.
>
> Now, what I'd like to know from you Team.netters is what are the WRX's
> characteristics? I've read all of Subaru's 'good press' that you can
> get
> from the dealer and I'm rather impressed. 0-60 in less than 6
> seconds?!?
> Wow. Something tells me that the 227HP is a bit under-rated.
>
> Anyhoo, what's it like to drive it each and every day?
> Rattles/squeaks/annoyances? What's the stereo like? 6-disk changer is
> a
> bonus, how's it sound?
>
> I'm really looking at getting a real world view of the car to make my
> decision.
>
> I appreciate any/all responses to my question.
The Sentra SE-R Spec V has allot of torque steer, and has some
"quirky"/"unsettling" handling traits, but it gets the job done really
good.
If you are looking for a ~$30k car, and want to wait for the WRX STi,
why not also look at the Mitsu Lancer EVO VII/VIII (only prob is the
front mount IC, it IS on its way here late this year/early next). BTW,
the WRX STi will be rated ~250 hp, like all other STi's. The EVO will
have cooler hardware than the STi, plus the EVO won't be hampered by
controversial looks (I know some people don't like the WRX, but it's
grown on me).
--
Ron N. - Dalton, GA http://www.pchacker.org/
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