WRX vs. (2ndGen) GSX/GST ?
07-18-2003 | 12:00 AM
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WRX vs. (2ndGen) GSX/GST ?
ok these are pretty much my two dream cars but it's still a hard decision on everything!
they are very close in HP...
they both cost me around $300 a month for insurence (i checked it out) i'm 20 yrs old...21 in December....
i'm lookin to pull out a $20k loan and i can either purchase a '03 or '04 WRX for $15k,
or get a '95-'99 GSX/GST for around $8-10k leaving me with close to $10k extra money to play with....
lol...i thought buyin a car would be very easy....damn
they are very close in HP...
they both cost me around $300 a month for insurence (i checked it out) i'm 20 yrs old...21 in December....
i'm lookin to pull out a $20k loan and i can either purchase a '03 or '04 WRX for $15k,
or get a '95-'99 GSX/GST for around $8-10k leaving me with close to $10k extra money to play with....
lol...i thought buyin a car would be very easy....damn
07-18-2003 | 08:32 AM
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Car Info: 03 yellow WRX stage 1
Eclipses are heavier than the rex. Awhile back i was thinkin the same comparison. think about the 3000GT. YUM! how long will a used mitsu last compared to a new Rex. 
the 3000gt is about 2tons. neither is great around corners without a thousand bux or more in suspension mods. Rex is bred for rally. Used cars breakdown more often and mitsu parts arent cheap. The rex would have a warranty I'd hate to have a 20kloan on my back though. I'm 21 also and i got a awesome deal on a used rex. i have a camry that i use most of the time.reliable and verycheap. my rex is my pimpride that I use goin to beach and away for the weekends. i've only put 190miles on it in 30+/- days. I plan to have my subaru for along time and keep it garaged. Awesome dealer & aftermarket options plus a Blast to drive. if u get used u have to find a car the right color and options u really want. if u get new u get to "make your own". My 03rex pulls alot more than my old 97 Clipse
the 3000gt is about 2tons. neither is great around corners without a thousand bux or more in suspension mods. Rex is bred for rally. Used cars breakdown more often and mitsu parts arent cheap. The rex would have a warranty I'd hate to have a 20kloan on my back though. I'm 21 also and i got a awesome deal on a used rex. i have a camry that i use most of the time.reliable and verycheap. my rex is my pimpride that I use goin to beach and away for the weekends. i've only put 190miles on it in 30+/- days. I plan to have my subaru for along time and keep it garaged. Awesome dealer & aftermarket options plus a Blast to drive. if u get used u have to find a car the right color and options u really want. if u get new u get to "make your own". My 03rex pulls alot more than my old 97 Clipse
07-18-2003 | 02:37 PM
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If you are mister godly mechanic....
'90 eclipse/talon/laser AWD turbo w/ a head swap from 2G dsm...
1G dsm will always be the street king in the hands of good mechanics....
BUT since you and I are mere mortals, the WRX owns all, simply because it's new. Remember that engines will lose some power as they get older.
And even though the WRX is cast internals and an aluminum open deck design, the fact that it's 'new' just makes it a lot easier for you in the end.
Don't forgot about the crankwalk issues for the pre-'98 dsm's.
'90 eclipse/talon/laser AWD turbo w/ a head swap from 2G dsm...
1G dsm will always be the street king in the hands of good mechanics....
BUT since you and I are mere mortals, the WRX owns all, simply because it's new. Remember that engines will lose some power as they get older.
And even though the WRX is cast internals and an aluminum open deck design, the fact that it's 'new' just makes it a lot easier for you in the end.
Don't forgot about the crankwalk issues for the pre-'98 dsm's.
07-18-2003 | 06:56 PM
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yeah....i know the 1g dsm's are street kings lol....but they look "ugly" lol :P i don't really like that "boxy" look...and i don't like how the 3gen Eclipse either...
the '03-'04 WRX for $15k will be a used one...i have friends that know friends that get cars and put some light mods on it then don't want them nemore....so he said he can get me a WRX for $15k...but of course i'm gonna look at them BEFORE giving up the cash...lol...
hopefully i'll find one that's just stock with rims and lowered :P...i wanna put on the intake and exhaust :P
i'm gonna try to prevent getting a car straight from the dealer as much as possible...i'll most likley strip out the small options to lower the price for the WRX....no spoiler, no alarm (buy one for a better price) , and regular tires...
the '03-'04 WRX for $15k will be a used one...i have friends that know friends that get cars and put some light mods on it then don't want them nemore....so he said he can get me a WRX for $15k...but of course i'm gonna look at them BEFORE giving up the cash...lol...
hopefully i'll find one that's just stock with rims and lowered :P...i wanna put on the intake and exhaust :P i'm gonna try to prevent getting a car straight from the dealer as much as possible...i'll most likley strip out the small options to lower the price for the WRX....no spoiler, no alarm (buy one for a better price) , and regular tires...
07-23-2003 | 08:57 PM
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i have a wrx and i love it but the gsx is a very sweet car too. you can do alot of cool things with them. for like 150 dollars you can mod the the diff and make it FULL 50/50 torque split.. 25% to each wheel at ALL times... they make hella power if you upgrade... its basically the lan evo motor. imo they are cool cars but id still get a wrx because you cant outdo the boxer rumble... its music to my ears.
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