87sheerips Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 Just wondering, at some point I would like to have a fuel efficient car in the household. My first thought is I need AWD for winter. So , I am thinking Subaru WRX or something off the bat. What are your guys suggestions? Needs to be an auto so wife can drive it too. Quote
fappy'97 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 Eagle Talon. Can be "quick" cars for cheap. Or AWD Blazer and put a turbo'd junkyard 5.3 in it. WRX's seem so raceboy to me... Nice cars though Edit: didn't see the "fuel efficient" part. Forget the turbo 5.3... Quote
87sheerips Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Posted July 16, 2014 Eagle Talon. Can be "quick" cars for cheap. Or AWD Blazer and put a turbo'd junkyard 5.3 in it. WRX's seem so raceboy to me... Nice cars though Edit: didn't see the "fuel efficient" part. Forget the turbo 5.3... Talon is not a bad Idea! I actually used to like those cars. Kinda cool. Also needs to be reliable too tho... I dont want something hopped up at all. My buddy had an STI the thing was impressive. A lot of fun too... But MPG was only like 25. My new truck averages 13.9 and its such a waste of money when just going from a to b. Quote
87sheerips Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Posted July 16, 2014 Subaru Legacy looks to be a decent option... Quote
m671054 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 Subaru have bearing issues after 100-150k miles or so. Look into it before buying. Fun ass tin can cars though. Quote
87sheerips Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Posted July 16, 2014 Subaru have bearing issues after 100-150k miles or so. Look into it before buying. Fun ass tin can cars though. Thanks for the heads up. Yes they are not very well "trimmed" that's for sure... tin can is a great analogy. Quote
Nieskes Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 Subaru thats it, my family has 4 Dad has a 2012 wrx sti and a 2001 2.5rs mom has 2014 crosstrek, girlfriend has a 2007 impreza 2.5i. If you get anything under a 2008 make sure the head gaskets have been replaced or expect to replace them because they are going to leak. If you have the gaskets and timing belt/pulleys/wp done you will get over 200,000 easy. Quote
87sheerips Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Posted July 16, 2014 Subaru thats it, my family has 4 Dad has a 2012 wrx sti and a 2001 2.5rs mom has 2014 crosstrek, girlfriend has a 2007 impreza 2.5i. If you get anything under a 2008 make sure the head gaskets have been replaced or expect to replace them because they are going to leak. If you have the gaskets and timing belt/pulleys/wp done you will get over 200,000 easy. Awesome man thanks a lot Quote
Zillaguy Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 Almost any Audi... Or BMW..... Once you drive a German car you won't look at other cars the same again.... You'll compare everyother kind of car to your "Ultimate driving machine", and none will compare! Quote
Finch Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 Gf has a legacy we get about 28 around town havnt done any long hauls to find out highway yet. We looked into it turbo 2.5s saw as much as a10 mpg drop Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk Quote
Nieskes Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 Gf has a legacy we get about 28 around town havnt done any long hauls to find out highway yet. We looked into it turbo 2.5s saw as much as a10 mpg drop Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 10mpg drop???? Wtf a sti gets around 25mpg with bolt on crap and a cobb tuner. Quote
Nieskes Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 2008 VW R32 ! 3.2 - VR6, AWD, 6 speed auto but only 18/23 mpgs http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen-R32-Base-Hatchback-2-Door-2008-Volkswagen-R32-47K-miles-/151352035501?forcerrptr=true&hash=item233d48c8ad&item=151352035501&pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_812wt_886 he is looking for GOOD awd. They even bash the awd on the vw fourms. Quote
87sheerips Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Posted July 17, 2014 2008 VW R32 ! 3.2 - VR6, AWD, 6 speed auto but only 18/23 mpgs http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen-R32-Base-Hatchback-2-Door-2008-Volkswagen-R32-47K-miles-/151352035501?forcerrptr=true&hash=item233d48c8ad&item=151352035501&pt=US_Cars_Trucks#ht_812wt_886 How does that little car get that shitty of mileage? I bet it rips. Quote
fappy'97 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Posted July 17, 2014 Also needs to be reliable too tho... Lame Quote
mysterion Posted July 17, 2014 Report Posted July 17, 2014 Almost any Audi... Or BMW..... Once you drive a German car you won't look at other cars the same again.... You'll compare everyother kind of car to your "Ultimate driving machine", and none will compare! ^^Seriously!? I drove the BMW 3 series, Audi A4, A5 and was immensely underwhelmed. JD, take a look at the Caddy ATS. Either the 2.0L turbo or the 3.6L V6. I have the 3.6L and get about 25 mpg split between highway and inner city driving. Its a fun car to drive and you can find a nicely used for a decent price. Quote
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