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donv · 06-02-2005, 04:26 PM

I second the Subaru idea (my daily driver is a '98), but different model choices:

WRX STi (a little above your range at ~$32K, hatchback, not wagon - but 300HP turbo with real sport seats, heavily optioned and brakes that are familiar - Brembos!)
WRX Sport Wagon (227 HP Turbo 2.0L - ~$26K)
Legacy Wagon 2.5GT Turbo (~$28K - 250HP).

Why? These are not the "road clearance" models, so the center of gravity will be lower for better cornering. Subaru has really taken things up a notch re: power and brakes lately (I believe their ads were quoting faster acceleration times than a Boxster at one point...).

They take a lickin and keep on tickin.

06-02-2005, 04:26 PM	#4
donv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NW of Boston, MA Posts: 697	I second the Subaru idea (my daily driver is a '98), but different model choices: WRX STi (a little above your range at ~$32K, hatchback, not wagon - but 300HP turbo with real sport seats, heavily optioned and brakes that are familiar - Brembos!) WRX Sport Wagon (227 HP Turbo 2.0L - ~$26K) Legacy Wagon 2.5GT Turbo (~$28K - 250HP). Why? These are not the "road clearance" models, so the center of gravity will be lower for better cornering. Subaru has really taken things up a notch re: power and brakes lately (I believe their ads were quoting faster acceleration times than a Boxster at one point...). They take a lickin and keep on tickin. __________________ 2001 Lapis/Black/Black, PSM, Rear Speaker Kit, Optima...