CDubbs Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Yet another "looking for input" thread. Mine: 05 LGT Limited 5EAT Hers: 14 FXT Premium I am beginning to look for a replacement, despite the fact that my 05 is coming out of the shop after having the heads worked on and regular high mileage stuff done. I am at 140k. Traffic sucks often enough that I am fine with driving an auto. I have access to USAA's car buying service and I am in a competitive market (Chicago area). Options as I see them (hoping for alternatives): 15 WRX Limited w/ CVT: quoted $29.5k - I don't like the carbon fiber trim, and my wife likes the hvac set to "Hell" or "Arctic" so lack of dual zone makes these trips annoying. 14 Buick Regal AWD 2.0L Turbo: $31.5k - Under-powered, but same powerplant as ATS so tuning options exist in the long run 14 Fusion AWD Titanium: $27.9K - Nice dress up options would push me to 30-31k range. 15 Legacy: Where's the new 2.0 from the fxt or wrx? Get the 2.5i and build an 818 street version for summer in a couple years. Other options: Used volvo wagon, stretch budget to A3, buy a closeout v70... I feel like I am missing something. I like the FXT but don't want to buy a better optioned one due to the inevitable conflict at home Thanks in advance, -Chris No, the name has nothing to do with bragging about 20 inch wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Why not a CPO awd ATS? You can pick up a clean, low mileage car for under $35k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubbs Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 That's a good suggestion. I tried giving the CPO inventory search a try. Vast majority are RWD and couldn't find a an AWD for $35k. I will keep checking back. No, the name has nothing to do with bragging about 20 inch wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubbs Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Any opinions on the T6 S60? Carmax link: http://tinyurl.com/n3xsdmp No, the name has nothing to do with bragging about 20 inch wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB34 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I like the T6. Looks like it has depreciated quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubbs Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 The only downside I can see with the T6R is understeer and a crappy turn radius. I didn't know those are problems I even need to look for in a modern awd car. I guess my last 4 subarus spoiled me there. I'm guessing sticker on that car was about 13,000 more 30k miles ago. No, the name has nothing to do with bragging about 20 inch wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB34 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 The new WRX is looking like the best candidate for me. Bummed about the lack of wagon/hatch, but I've done without for 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubbs Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 If you do decide to get a wagon/hatch the new forester is excellent. My wife officially said I can't get a forester I am even considering fusion awd 2.0Ts at this point. No, the name has nothing to do with bragging about 20 inch wheels... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 2015 Golf R might be a good candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB34 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I've driven one of the new FXT's, it just didn't wow me... though I was only comparing it to our 3.6 outback at the time. Maybe lowered and with some sway bars, wheels, and tires I would enjoy it... but then again I still want something with a clutch for some odd reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Buy a SUV to lower it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 That is possibly even more lame than a lowered pickup truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickB34 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Plenty of lowered outbacks and foresters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Yep, and they're ******* lame. Lots of people wear skinny jeans too, and they are also lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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