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I got a WRX because honestly the way it drove reminded me of my CSVT. Everything else I drove was just too big, slushy or not zippy enough... especially for the price range.
The new 06 WRX TR is an insane deal.
04 Subaru WRX "Eurosport bling bling fast and furious tokyo drift"
"They have diarrhea of the mouth, and constipation of thought"
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Originally posted by PDXSVT:
Did you want to save up to buy a house in 5 years, or pay off your credit cards or take vacations...
Or did you want to make payments on a $30,000+ car instead?
By comparison, a 3.0L SVT is almost a free car.
If you've got too much money, I'll PM you my address.
Moneywise, I'm fine and should be more fine in 2007; As you can imagine, being stuck in a time warp for a year does wonders for one's finances. 
As for debt, I don't have much outside of my mortgage--which gets paid for by the rent of the other units in the building. I budget money aside to use as a car budget (filed under entertainment). As for vacations, I'm still young enough that I don't mind staying in youth hostels when I visit Europe, so I can travel pretty cheap.
Oh, and I wouldn't buy that $30k car new anyway; I'd wait until it had a few miles on it, then buy it for $20k used. 
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I believe the Mazda Speed 6 is coming out pretty soon now, 2.3L I4 with Turbo, pushing 270 horse to all wheel drive
Also a great handler to boot
Also the Mazda 6 6 cyl is around 220 Hp, No AWD though
2002 Ford ZX2 5spd (2nd baby)
Former owner of 1998 Mystique (never filled the shoes on my first love)parents traded for new sable
Former owner of 1996 Mystique(My true baby  )
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Originally posted by b0mbrman:
could comfortably seat four
what?!?? mine barely seats two comfortably!
Mike
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Originally posted by The Mad Ugly SVT:
Originally posted by b0mbrman:
could comfortably seat four
what?!?? mine barely seats two comfortably!
Really? I've never gotten complaints from anyone back there. Maybe I just know small people
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It's easy to find a car with a lot more power than the SVT these days, but very difficult to find one that handles as satisfyingly. The SE-R Spec V and WRX are the only cars I can think of that are as fun to drive as the SVT in the sub-$30K category.
E0 #36
'95 Ranger
'82 Honda CX500
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Okay, here's a fun, new monkey wrench.
I just discovered a DIY garage that rents a garage spot, lift, cherry picker, and all the necessary tools I would need to do this on my own (as in, with a friend who knows more than me) for $4 an hour.
How much should that change this whole equation?
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Definitely do the swap then. hands down!
Originally posted by Chickens:
Religion can't do much for ashholes (unless you are an alterboy)
98.5 Se w/SVT mods
98 E0 SVT~ sold
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$4 an hour sounds awesome!
there was an ad around here for something similar...but it was $25/hr!
1998 T-Red CSVT 3.0L
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Originally posted by XKontour98:
Definitely do the swap then. hands down!
Interesting. If I were to go through with it, what else should I do at the same time (with the block out already and all)?
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