Advice on Wagon purchase
12 June 2005, 06:06 PM
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Advice on Wagon purchase
I'm thinking about buying a NA wagon (classic) as a bit of a run-about. I still want 4wd, but what it the best model for
1) low insurance
2) fuel economy
Cheers,
Wayne.
PS I own a 98 WRX, just before anyone suggests a turbo!!
1) low insurance
2) fuel economy
Cheers,
Wayne.
PS I own a 98 WRX, just before anyone suggests a turbo!!
12 June 2005, 07:49 PM
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Alternative thought
Why not buy a Forester - same running gear but cheaper insurance (or mine is anyway) and no hassle from the "lets get the Scooby" mob.
And probably cheaper to buy.
And probably cheaper to buy.
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12 June 2005, 09:20 PM
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I heard that even the non turbo impreza has terrible m/p/g. is this true?
If you already have wrx, why dont you get a real run-about and get a mondeo estate, cheap ins & m/p/g. Also when your finished with it you can burn it
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If you already have wrx, why dont you get a real run-about and get a mondeo estate, cheap ins & m/p/g. Also when your finished with it you can burn it
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Originally Posted by cookstar
I heard that even the non turbo impreza has terrible m/p/g. is this true?
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99 RS (USA, we didn't get turbos back then) 20 MPG(+/-) city, 30 MPG highway (70 -80 MPH). Using midgrade fuel (89 RON?). While I don't thrash my car I do consider my driving "Spirited". And should I drive 90 - 100, what me speed?, well the fuel tank starts to collapse as I am drawing the fuel out so fast.
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The problem is that low insurance and good fuel economy is not what Subaru are good at!
If don't realistically need 4WD, then look at something like a Ford Focus TDI. Very low insurance, excellent fuel economy and not a bad handling car!
If don't realistically need 4WD, then look at something like a Ford Focus TDI. Very low insurance, excellent fuel economy and not a bad handling car!
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