Wagon vs. sedan
03-18-2004, 12:10 PM
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Wagons
I very much enjoy my new wagon (had it for all of two weeks now!).
For me, the big selling points were the standard roof rails and of course the added cargo space. The look has really grown on me... it's a great sleeper car and the insurance was less on the wagon to boot.
It's great to have such a practical car that can still get up and go when you want it to.
-N
For me, the big selling points were the standard roof rails and of course the added cargo space. The look has really grown on me... it's a great sleeper car and the insurance was less on the wagon to boot.
It's great to have such a practical car that can still get up and go when you want it to.
-N
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03-18-2004, 09:50 PM
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Love my '03 wagon - I've had luggage, ski's, even SCUBA tanks in the back and the roof rails are more than likely gonna be sporting a kayak rack this summer. Oh and I totally recommend buying the Cargo Tray - saves your trunk carpeting no end of wear'n'tear.
She goes plenty fast enough for me and doesn't have the 'Point your radar gun this way officer!' look of the sedans.
She goes plenty fast enough for me and doesn't have the 'Point your radar gun this way officer!' look of the sedans.
03-19-2004, 09:10 PM
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Depends...
Hiya! I also struggled with the great question of "weenie wagon" or "sexy sedan" 
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It depends what you want (sometimes comes down to a hair).
If performance matters most to you, get the sedan 'cause after you get a wagon you'll hate that fact that it's 80 lbs heavier, has smaller sway bars, and has a teensy-weensy bit narrower track (which would be mucho-buckos to change - if possible).
If having a vehicle with great performance and utility matters more, get the wagon. Also, the wagon seems to be much more of a sleeper with a bit less chance of getting pulled over by police. Finally, I would think the wagon is less likely to be stolen since it is more rare (therefore easier to spot) than the sedan and it does look more "weenie" to thieves.
I got the wagon since it made the most sense with a baby on the way (I look like a dutiful family guy while also being able to take down mustangs).
or "sexy sedan" .It depends what you want (sometimes comes down to a hair).
If performance matters most to you, get the sedan 'cause after you get a wagon you'll hate that fact that it's 80 lbs heavier, has smaller sway bars, and has a teensy-weensy bit narrower track (which would be mucho-buckos to change - if possible).
If having a vehicle with great performance and utility matters more, get the wagon. Also, the wagon seems to be much more of a sleeper with a bit less chance of getting pulled over by police. Finally, I would think the wagon is less likely to be stolen since it is more rare (therefore easier to spot) than the sedan and it does look more "weenie" to thieves.
I got the wagon since it made the most sense with a baby on the way (I look like a dutiful family guy while also being able to take down mustangs).
03-22-2004, 09:32 AM
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Originally posted by john steele
I love my wagon with 20,000 on it. The body roll can be greatly reduced with a sedan rear sway bar, stiffer front and rear sway bar links, and (most important) a good alignment.
I love my wagon with 20,000 on it. The body roll can be greatly reduced with a sedan rear sway bar, stiffer front and rear sway bar links, and (most important) a good alignment.
-Wicked
03-24-2004, 11:15 AM
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ok, i am fully convinced that the wagon is the only way to go. chances are the dude who originally posted this thread has already made the plunge and boughten his car, but after having owned my 04 wrx wagon for 2.5 months i couldnt be happier.
the car is one of the biggest sleepers made. i have gotten several compliments on the car already as it is different than most cars that can go fast.
the car is one of the biggest sleepers made. i have gotten several compliments on the car already as it is different than most cars that can go fast.
03-24-2004, 11:39 AM
#25
For us married guys... the wagon is the only choice
The wife thinks its a sensible/practical station wagon for hauling kids and the dog
The husband knows its a AWD turbo 2 liter for hauling ***
The wife thinks its a sensible/practical station wagon for hauling kids and the dog
The husband knows its a AWD turbo 2 liter for hauling ***
03-24-2004, 01:04 PM
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heres my advice- i bought the 03 wagon in 11/02 to please my g.f., getting rid of my 400 h.p. mustang 
i love the wagon, but the way things are headed these days the wagon was the only way to go... until my fiance'(now she is) decides that we(me) need an sti- she understands that i still have that urge within me- so thank God today we have a wagon and a sedan(sti) i still miss my mustang, but that wagon was the best car i ever had. wagons are priceless!
i love the wagon, but the way things are headed these days the wagon was the only way to go... until my fiance'(now she is) decides that we(me) need an sti- she understands that i still have that urge within me- so thank God today we have a wagon and a sedan(sti) i still miss my mustang, but that wagon was the best car i ever had. wagons are priceless!
03-25-2004, 03:48 PM
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Let's face it, the WRX is not a beautiful car.
Its beauty lies in the fact that its a tremendous bargain and still has that offbeat cachet that something like a SRT-4 is just missing (not to mention AWD)...as well as Japanese quality.
Pick the wagon if it suits your lifestyle better but it neither is going to win any design awards.
That said, the wagon is way better looking.
Its beauty lies in the fact that its a tremendous bargain and still has that offbeat cachet that something like a SRT-4 is just missing (not to mention AWD)...as well as Japanese quality.
Pick the wagon if it suits your lifestyle better but it neither is going to win any design awards.
That said, the wagon is way better looking.
03-25-2004, 05:27 PM
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Originally posted by Clint Torres
Let's face it, the WRX is not a beautiful car.
That said, the wagon is way better looking.
Let's face it, the WRX is not a beautiful car.
That said, the wagon is way better looking.
the wrx is the most beautiful car in the world!
the wagon does look better though
IMO subaru designers can kinda miss the mark when it comes
to styling-but they sure don't miss the mark when it comes to engineering! maybe thats why they hired one of the former chief designers from BMW.