Abbie and I went out and test drove a few cars
2004 Mazda 6 - V6, Fully Loaded - with Xplan can get for about 23-24k.
Outcome: Very nice, solid car. Linear powerband. Didnt care all to much with pedal placement. The gear changes were akward as well...almost as it would have been more comfortable if I was sitting in the Passenger seat. Suspension is very nice and tight just like all mazda's are now a days. Interior is very nice. Leather is plush, seats are sporty. All around nice car... 6.5 on a scale of 1 to 10.
2004 Subaru WRX - Test Drive vehicle only had optional spoiler.
Outcome: Very nice car as well. Interior wasnt as nice as the 6, however performance wise, nothing beats a turbo...especially a flat four turbo. Powerband is awesome. I can't imagine an STi, however it would be nice to actually test drive one. Dealers around here have them on lockdown just like they did when I wanted my old Si. The salesman didnt come out with us on this test drive so I really got to open it up. 0-120 like whoa
Reminds me very much of the perfomance of my Si when it had the charger on it. the powerband is very linear and pulls rather strong for a stock vehicle. I really want AWD due to being used to the Jeeps 4wd, winter driving is changed drastically. I was very impressed with the overall experience with this car...if I do purchase a new car, this is definately on the top of my list. Especially because of AWD. Of course i will need to add a few options, sunroof is a must for me...
Decisions, Decisions
2004 Mazda 6 - V6, Fully Loaded - with Xplan can get for about 23-24k.
Outcome: Very nice, solid car. Linear powerband. Didnt care all to much with pedal placement. The gear changes were akward as well...almost as it would have been more comfortable if I was sitting in the Passenger seat. Suspension is very nice and tight just like all mazda's are now a days. Interior is very nice. Leather is plush, seats are sporty. All around nice car... 6.5 on a scale of 1 to 10.
2004 Subaru WRX - Test Drive vehicle only had optional spoiler.
Outcome: Very nice car as well. Interior wasnt as nice as the 6, however performance wise, nothing beats a turbo...especially a flat four turbo. Powerband is awesome. I can't imagine an STi, however it would be nice to actually test drive one. Dealers around here have them on lockdown just like they did when I wanted my old Si. The salesman didnt come out with us on this test drive so I really got to open it up. 0-120 like whoa
Reminds me very much of the perfomance of my Si when it had the charger on it. the powerband is very linear and pulls rather strong for a stock vehicle. I really want AWD due to being used to the Jeeps 4wd, winter driving is changed drastically. I was very impressed with the overall experience with this car...if I do purchase a new car, this is definately on the top of my list. Especially because of AWD. Of course i will need to add a few options, sunroof is a must for me...Decisions, Decisions
