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I really like the STI, but I feel like if it were my only car, I'd want some additional luxuries with the car. But at the same time I fear test driving it, in that I might like it too much and get one.
I'm torn between getting something like the STI, or saving up some more money and getting something like the Audi S5.
I'm torn between getting something like the STI, or saving up some more money and getting something like the Audi S5.
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From: Foster City, CA
Originally Posted by Chris S,Jan 10 2008, 11:05 PM
I kind of like the white 135i from the rear 3/4 view, and think it looks better than the STi. Not sure which one of the two I'd buy, though.
BTW, what's the obsession w/ being able to haul ass in the wet? AWD doesn't do a thing to help you stop any faster.
BTW, what's the obsession w/ being able to haul ass in the wet? AWD doesn't do a thing to help you stop any faster.
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From: Melbourne, Australia.
Originally Posted by Onehots2k,Jan 11 2008, 12:03 PM
Damn right. The 1series is no oilpainting but it looks MUCH nicer than that STI IMHO. I couldnt have an STI as on only car. It dosent look agressive to me. It looks cheesy with hose flares. They went in the WRONG direction with these cars. Have you seen the 4door WRX in person??? haha...no wonder.
I'd be much more comfy in this.
I'd be much more comfy in this.
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From: mount airy
Originally Posted by TommyDeVito,Jan 10 2008, 08:31 PM
I live in TX so I don't have to drive in the snow, it ices for a few days to a week every other year but that is about it as far as winter conditions. What it does do here is piss rain, sometimes when it rains it's almost flood like conditions. Yeah those days aren't the majority, but in the S2000, on those days, I was pissed as I would have to drive granny like, and gingerly walk the car around corners, even with good tires. It drove well enough in the rain, and was predictable, but it's nice to have AWD and drive like you normally do.
I like the 135 man, it's going to be a really great car.
I just read the full test of the new EVO on Edmunds, and I will drive one of those, and give it the time of day before I decide and buy later this year. I'll drive the 135i as well but I'm definitely leaning towards the Sti as this point, very much so.
I like the 135 man, it's going to be a really great car.
I just read the full test of the new EVO on Edmunds, and I will drive one of those, and give it the time of day before I decide and buy later this year. I'll drive the 135i as well but I'm definitely leaning towards the Sti as this point, very much so.
AWD is not just for snow. I live in MD and we have snow about 10 times a year (sometimes less).
But it rains about 30-40 times a year.
All my cars are awd (except the S2000) it's true the S2000 can be driven in the rain, just have to be extra careful. I expect the 135i will be less secure in the rain than the STi but still will be OK as a year round car.
the STi should be great in rain/snow (on snow tires). I love my Legacy in the rain/snow it's the best car to drive in poor conditions.
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Originally Posted by sparrow,Jan 11 2008, 07:18 AM
They overdid the taillights...maybe a half and half or something
Otherwise you guys are disappointing me... This is Car Talk, yet the GT-R has still not been brought up in this thread. OneShot did his job and dragged the 135 in here, so let's get on the ball and gets some GT-R talk going... rules are rules!!
