AWD standard tranny car suggestions.

[andyt11]

I'm pretty sure the answer is WRX. But thought I'd pick the collective brains of PPOT.

If I want awd, stick shift, 2-4 year old, $25k budget, room for two kids and two adults, what are my choices..... ?

Assume non of the above must haves are negotiable. I think we are done right?

[RANDY P]

Wrx Base model. They are flying off the lots. No deals but you can try. Maybe CPO.

rjp

[stomachmonkey]

Of the top of my head and excluding compact SUV's a Subie is the only thing that comes to mind.

[aschen]

Ive owned 3 wrxs since 2002 when they came out. I love the cars and think you have the most compelling car with your requirments.

However, even as a long time used car buyer, I think I would go for new in this category. THese cars have an odd combination of low depreciation and high likely hood of abuse.

you can meet your 2-4 yo and 25k requirements but be ensure you get an adult owned one

[vash]

do they still have the Legacy GT?

[andyt11]

not in a stick I dont think.

I've been considering the new route with a WRX. Second hand values are strong. As is the residual value on a lease.

[Arizona_928]

I'm holding out for the awd manual vw. Been rumored for 2-3 years now... looks like this year or next.

[beepbeep]

Three Audi S4. One C4, one B5 and one B6.

[RANDY P]

Originally Posted by aschen

Ive owned 3 wrxs since 2002 when they came out. I love the cars and think you have the most compelling car with your requirments.

However, even as a long time used car buyer, I think I would go for new in this category. THese cars have an odd combination of low depreciation and high likely hood of abuse.

you can meet your 2-4 yo and 25k requirements but be ensure you get an adult owned one

+1= tough to find one that a bro hasn't touched.
Get it checked at dealer - compression and originality of tune. They can tell if it had a tune before, even if the stock returned.

[thamlin000]

Aside from being 11 or 12 years old now.....

46K-Mile 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution 8 MR | Bring a Trailer

[aschen]

Id love to buy an evo like that at a more reasonable 18-20k


A stock unbrotacular evo is a bit like a unicorn tear though

[sc_rufctr]

R32 Golf... V6, 4wd but I don't if you can get them with a stick in the US.

[vash]

what about some outside the box thinking?

hear me out. a Subaru Forester with some STI suspension bits installed. i see them here and as i understand it, the parts are cheap and easy to bolt on. no personal experience because my wife will not let me molest her forester.

i think they look cool done up.

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by vash

do they still have the Legacy GT?

I drive an old 2000 Legacy GT Limited on snowy days. It won't ever die, no matter how bad I neglect it. And it's kinda fun to drive for a 2.5L. For it's year it's amazing loaded with options.

[aigel]

Golf R?

[aigel]

Carrera 4

[javadog]

Audi. Several to choose from.

JR

[fastfredracing]

Drove a customers 6 spd s60R tonight. I am smitten. I would totally own one, and probably will

[look 171]

Originally Posted by vash

what about some outside the box thinking?

hear me out. a Subaru Forester with some STI suspension bits installed. i see them here and as i understand it, the parts are cheap and easy to bolt on. no personal experience because my wife will not let me molest her forester.

i think they look cool done up.

Let me know if she ever sell it. I love those things as a daily driver. Quick for an auto, handles well, and they seat a little taller so its easy to see in and out of traffic. I want to buy one for my dad. I want an adult owned one.

I drove the stock turbo charged one first gen (?). I was in love with the say it drove, the size, and view out the window.

[Nickshu]

Mazdaspeed 6 was offered in that configuration.