[geeks] OT: Advice on mid-life crisis car purtchase... ;^)

[Dan Duncan]

As I recall, 'Charles Shannon Hendrix' wrote:
> I thought the Forrester was a tall jeep-like thing.

The roof is fairly high, but it has a low center of gravity.
It corners GREAT.

> > If you really want to spoil yourself, try the Subaru WRX STi edition.
> > 300hp, 6-speed manual, 0-60 in 4.87 seconds. (or its closest competitor,
> > the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, with similar specs)
> 
> When did they make the 300HP edition available?

2003 or 2004.

> I was hoping they'd boost the power, even though the standard one is
> still fun.
> 
> The Subarus are nice because of those boxer engines down nice and low.
> It's a lot like a VW or Porsche flat-4/6 engine.

The AWD drivetrain lowers the center of gravity as well.  

-DanD

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