help me pick another car, Just picked up my new WRX!!!!

i was looking for cars for myself and i found this.
a little expensive but so sexy.


im in the same boat as you.
im undecided on what to get.

i want AWD (plan on driving up to vermont couple times a winter, and other mountains)
i want a truck but nothing is really doing it for me with the exception of th Q5 but thats loot. the cherokee is nice, but im not feeling it like i was originally.

i hate trying to figure out what kinda car to get next.

Yes they do... it's called Symmetrical AWD...

From their site...
MODELS WITH FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS – ACTIVE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE: An electronically controlled variable transfer clutch and limited-slip rear differential distribute power to where traction is needed. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, throttle position, and braking to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction.

I believe Acura uses the same AWD system as Honda, which supposedly isn't that great, but I don't know that from experience.

Andre

Good video to show the differences of the AWD systems of different manufacturers...

Andre

thanks for that vid.
makes me want a subaru.

i see the new sti in my future. hopefully.

As of now, nothing can beat audi / subaru AWD -- it's just a known fact

It's also why we own 2 subaru's...upstate NY winters can be, uh, interesting

Andre, that was a great video!

If you rleasing .. BMW just because they offer great leases.

If buying go anything Honda.

Just some of my own personal insight. I drive a 04 G35x AWD and love it!!!! I was just at the dealer today and they had some specials up on the wall but I think they just expired. The coupe actually comes in AWD now as well.

Also, my boy has the C-class Mercades with the AWD and its bad ass too. Not as big as my G35 but VERY quiet. Other than that it has nothing over my G. Oh yeah .. he always points out that it has true dual exhaust. LOL

Sorry but you're wrong. First torque vectoring is a function on transferring torque from left to right not just front to back. Honda's RealTime AWD/VTM-4 (which is merely average) is NOT what Acura uses. The Acura system can not only transfer 100% of the torque being sent to the rear either left or right, it can overdrive the outside wheel by 5% to power you through a corner. Honda and Acura are completely different systems and technology. While Acura doesn't do a good job of marketing it, SH-AWD has been highly praised by the automotive press for its performance during aggressive driving.

As for Subaru, their system is brilliant in its robustness and simplicity but I don't think it actually transfers power left to right and it definitely doesn't overdrive any wheel.

Great vid! I'm going to look around some more go drive some stuff and see what I cna find....I love that new sti really want it, but I think it's a bit out of my budget and when I drove the regular wrx 5 door I wasn't too impressed with the feel, but I'm going to take one out again. The legacy would be ideal but I didn't like the feel of the cockpit. the 328xi so far has had the best feeel to it ,but damn was it dog slow

Awesome video!

I think this car is super cool and its mighter than the mini!!

Way cheap to buy but you just need to bring it up to WRC standards to be able to drive it with pride

just took out the new wrx again for a spin...this time the sales lady let me go out on my own. I think i've decided that this is what I'm going to get they have a 5 door black in stock I may put a deposit on tonight

get a range rover

going tomorrow to the dealer and looks like I'm gettin it black wrx 5 door exhaust, short throw premium packager digital mirror, weather mats, boost gauge and some other crap that it has in it....i've never had tints before but I'm thinkin it may be pretty sick to tint the windows a bit

Post pics

Get an Audi TT.

No, really... don't.

It is actually great in the snow though.

This post has been edited by Datsun350Z on Nov 6 2009, 09:43 PM

Just picked up my new WRX!!!! I;ll post pics soon!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/josserman/show/with/4083263857/

buy a vw r32 i had one its a beast in the snow

I envy you, man. Good stuff.

Photos look beautiful! Enjoy it in good health!

WRX's look great in a hatchback in my opinion. I almost bought a STi instead of the s2000.

congrats, enjoy ur new fast saloon.

but really, take a look at this...this is what you really wanna be doing with your 4X4....

I actually did that with the range rover a couple years ago...gave me a ton of respect for the car....now I just have to wait till the lease is up on my wifes is250 and I'll have to convince her to get one ......on another note, I started off on a great foot with the new whip and got pulled over already !....luckily the cop was cool and let me go!

This post has been edited by josserman on Nov 7 2009, 10:30 PM