04 WRX wagon, trade in for 8 or not?
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Got the rally blue WRX wagon 4 moths ago. Loving it, but after watchin the initial D wanna try a RWD.......:D Know it will waste $ so wanna get some advices for all of you.
SHould I trade in for a 8, z, or stick with the wrx or even get the 05 evo 5 or sti when i get some $????
Thanks a lot
ton
SHould I trade in for a 8, z, or stick with the wrx or even get the 05 evo 5 or sti when i get some $????
Thanks a lot
ton
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Dude, don't trade it yet. The WRX wagon is a great vehicle, wait a year or two so that your loss is not so big. Plus then you will get into a little later (and hopefully improved 8).
My feelings on comparison of the two:
Speed: WRX by a little
Braking: Rx8 by a lot
Handling: Rx8 by a lot
Looks: Rx8 by a lot
Interior: RX8 by a lot
Adverse weather driving: WRX by a ton
Usefulness factor: WRX by a lot (remember wagon)
I am not saying don't ever switch to the 8, I am just saying wait until the deal at least isn't ridiculously against you in value of trade.
BTW, I drive the WRX 3 to 4 days a week and the Rx8 2 to 3 days a week. The Rx8 is a better driving experience, but not so much that I would be willing to throw away money over it.
My feelings on comparison of the two:
Speed: WRX by a little
Braking: Rx8 by a lot
Handling: Rx8 by a lot
Looks: Rx8 by a lot
Interior: RX8 by a lot
Adverse weather driving: WRX by a ton
Usefulness factor: WRX by a lot (remember wagon)
I am not saying don't ever switch to the 8, I am just saying wait until the deal at least isn't ridiculously against you in value of trade.
BTW, I drive the WRX 3 to 4 days a week and the Rx8 2 to 3 days a week. The Rx8 is a better driving experience, but not so much that I would be willing to throw away money over it.
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Your about to lose a big ton of money Big Ton. If you need a RX8 that bad, just buy it as a second car. At least you will have two cars to drive while your living on pasta and water.
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Finally, I went testdrove the 8 and the z. The sound of the 8 is great and the interior is great too., but not as fast as expected. The handling is great and the rear seats are decent.
THe Z is faster but It wasn't as fun as driving the 8. I couldn't see outside well and the driver seat is too small for me. Don't why the cluth is so tight . Overall a great car.
If I were to buy between those, I think I will chose the 8.
However, I am sorry to say that I feel WRX (at least for me) a more fun car too drive. The look I know is not as good as the 8 but it gets uniqueness. THe only complain is that it gets a 5sp....
Conclusion, now I am studying the MN and the snow is damn crazy I think keeping the WRX is better, but If i were in CA I would like to hear the high-pitch rotary sound everyday.
Thnaks guys for giving me advices...
THe Z is faster but It wasn't as fun as driving the 8. I couldn't see outside well and the driver seat is too small for me. Don't why the cluth is so tight . Overall a great car.
If I were to buy between those, I think I will chose the 8.
However, I am sorry to say that I feel WRX (at least for me) a more fun car too drive. The look I know is not as good as the 8 but it gets uniqueness. THe only complain is that it gets a 5sp....
Conclusion, now I am studying the MN and the snow is damn crazy I think keeping the WRX is better, but If i were in CA I would like to hear the high-pitch rotary sound everyday.
Thnaks guys for giving me advices...
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