Possible New Daily Driver ?

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Bmod986

WRX hatch. Faster, more space, all wheel drive, and cheaper. When i say cheaper you can see why when you step inside one. There are really no luxuries in there. It looks great but the interior is the only part of the car that is to simple. With that said Check them out they are incredible cars. Plus who doesn't like a turbo every now and then.

I like the WRX's also; especially the STi model. However, it's just not what I'm looking for. There's an "edge" to WRX, I'd like something a lot more benign.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Bmod986

WRX hatch. Faster, more space, all wheel drive, and cheaper. When i say cheaper you can see why when you step inside one. There are really no luxuries in there. It looks great but the interior is the only part of the car that is to simple. With that said Check them out they are incredible cars. Plus who doesn't like a turbo every now and then.

Yup, just get an Impreza and be done with it. You will have at least 200,000 miles that you won't have to worry about getting another daily driver. You'll be amazed at how the car needs almost nothing but normal maintenance, carries more than you ever expected it could, and can get you through pretty much any weather you encounter. It doesn't drop in price because everyone wants one. The best part is the thing is pretty damn fun! I've got mine dialed in to slightly oversteer, in fact.

[teleski]

My wifes car is a Clubman, base and automatic. Fun car to drive. I had a Countryman as a loaner for two days while they did the annual fix and replace all of the broken parts (keep that in mind for any Mini!) Frankly this is a poorly designed car. The Mini coupe and Clubman are properly powered (even the base engine) and balanced. This beast has the same size engine, and mostly the same suspension, but the car is much higher and weighs more. I even had the turbocharged S version and it was still underpowered with terrible turbo lag. I was surprised by that as my friends Mini S coupe is a blast. The Countryman is just a terrible drive in my experience. SoCal is the largest Mini market in the world and you hardly see any of these, and for good reason.

My DD is an Outback. If I didn't need as much space for ski trips with a family of four, I would definitely have gone with the Impreza hatchback, and possibly the WRX version. Much better car than the Countryman.

[V-Rod]

And let us not forget...

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by V-Rod

And let us not forget...

Ah, it looks like we have a new member from Massachusetts. Are you by any chance 1/32 Cherokee Indian too ?

[Ghostrider 310]

I see a little silhouette-o of a man
Scaramouche, scaramouche, will you do the Fandango
Thunderbolt and lightning -- very, very frightening me
Gallileo, Gallileo,
Gallileo, Gallileo,
Gallileo, Figaro -- magnifico!


OK Since old skool is now allowed, I vote our old dealer work truck three on the tree kids. Stock photo, rusted so bad it made the fiats look like they were made from Aluminum!

[Bmod986]

That is a no to the clubman, It seems your sold on the idea of the mini so i suggest the countryman over the clubman. I feel that the clubman looks like a delivery van. The countryman in the color scheme you chose looks great and probably performs better then the clubman. So if your friend is giving you a good deal on it go for it.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Bmod986

That is a no to the clubman, It seems your sold on the idea of the mini so i suggest the countryman over the clubman. I feel that the clubman looks like a delivery van. The countryman in the color scheme you chose looks great and probably performs better then the clubman. So if your friend is giving you a good deal on it go for it.

I tend you agree with you on the clubman. I can't quite resolve the look of it either. There's something kinda "crypt buggy" about it ?

[grubinski]

I'd take a WRX over a Mini any day as a daily driver. The WRX is a real car. The Mini is a fashion statement.

[Johnny Danger]

How about a VW Jetta Spotrwagen (notice how I spelled wagen correctly ) TDI then ?

[Skrapmot]

I'd get the Clubman S. I like the larger loading of the extra passenger side door.
Suburu are nice, but every time I point out one to a friend (that are girls) they always seem to mention that its a car for lesbians.
I'd look at a used Infinti G35 or G37. BMW performance with Japanese reliablilty.

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Skrapmot

Suburu are nice, but every time I point out one to a friend (that are girls) they always seem to mention that its a car for lesbians.

And what do they say about your Boxster?

Not that I care, nor does it effect what I buy, but I've never seen a woman driving a WRX.

[Bmod986]

Lesbiens drive subis, that is the first time i have ever heard that. But that has absolutely no relevance. any girl driving a wrx must have something good with them. Ok back to topic. In all seriousness the clubman is too dull no offense to any clubman owners. It does have a lot more space then the countryman in terms of its trunk and it shares the same front look as the other minis.

Let me put this in the way i see it. Danger is looking for something spaces, stylish, not too sharp, and good on gas. He already has a knife in the garage aka the danger mobile, so why buy another knife. Cant have a meal with just a bunch of knifes. So that rules out the WRX. You dont want a spoon cuz its only got one use scoping aka the clubman. So that leaves you with the Countryman a fork. Sharp when it needs to be but you can scoop stuff up with it too. I hope this was a good analogy.

[Johnny Danger]

Originally Posted by Bmod986

Lesbiens drive subis, that is the first time i have ever heard that. But that has absolutely no relevance. any girl driving a wrx must have something good with them. Ok back to topic. In all seriousness the clubman is too dull no offense to any clubman owners. It does have a lot more space then the countryman in terms of its trunk and it shares the same front look as the other minis.

Let me put this in the way i see it. Danger is looking for something spaces, stylish, not too sharp, and good on gas. He already has a knife in the garage aka the danger mobile, so why buy another knife. Cant have a meal with just a bunch of knifes. So that rules out the WRX. You dont want a spoon cuz its only got one use scoping aka the clubman. So that leaves you with the Countryman a fork. Sharp when it needs to be but you can scoop stuff up with it too. I hope this was a good analogy.

Interesting analogy. But, I can't keep from visualizing a bunch of lipstick lesbians armed with forks and knives fighting over me. Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!

[manolo]

Originally Posted by Johnny Danger

Interesting analogy. But, I can't keep from visualizing a bunch of lipstick lesbians armed with forks and knives fighting over me. Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!

Johnny, I think you know what you need to do...

[AndyA6]

FWIW, I bought a base Golf for my kids and let me tell you, this is a really nice ride! 25 mpg in the city, comfy and enough oomph to get around. I would drive that thing any day! Also, 0% financing, no down, free maintenance etc.

I'd love the GTI as well.

[Johnny Danger]

I'm starting to gravitate back to the Mini Cooper S Countryman All4 again .

[Taipanic]

I have a HHR Panel. Upsides - lots of storage space, really good gas mileage (25 driven aggressively), remote start, solenoid activated rear doors, car-like ride, cheap! Downsides - no rear seats (can add them yourself if you want), limited visibility, low roof makes transporting tall goods hard.

[Skrapmot]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

And what do they say about your Boxster?

Not that I care, nor does it effect what I buy, but I've never seen a woman driving a WRX.

Never seen a lesbian driving a Boxster, since they are only marketed to hot secretaries.


I dont know too many WRX owners, but they seem to popular among the boy racer 20's set and must be very fun to drive, but I would feel like I'm trying to be 10 years younger than I am owning one. The Mini just oozes more class, like a nice tailored suit compared to off the rack from Kohls.

I know of many people who have owned misc other Subies (including me) and the Lesbian joke is a very common one here in the Bay Area at least.

Here's a quote from the LA Times.
"“Subaru has been the most prominent company to embrace the gay market. As long ago as 2000, the automaker created advertising campaigns around Martina Navratilova, the gay tennis star, and also used a sales slogan that was a subtle gay-rights message: “It’s not a choice. It’s the way we’re built.” Little wonder that many lesbians refer to their Outbacks as ‘Lesbarus.’”

Ironically, all my female friends/coworkers that have Porsches actually drive 911's or Panameras, and none have a Boxster. I've got the cheapest car in the parking lot at work, but probably the lowest car payments and the biggest house.

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by Skrapmot

Never seen a lesbian driving a Boxster, since they are only marketed to hot secretaries.
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I dont know too many WRX owners, but they seem to popular among the boy racer 20's set and must be very fun to drive, but I would feel like I'm trying to be 10 years younger than I am owning one. The Mini just oozes more class, like a nice tailored suit compared to off the rack from Kohls.

I know of many people who have owned misc other Subies (including me) and the Lesbian joke is a very common one here in the Bay Area at least.

Here's a quote from the LA Times.
"“Subaru has been the most prominent company to embrace the gay market. As long ago as 2000, the automaker created advertising campaigns around Martina Navratilova, the gay tennis star, and also used a sales slogan that was a subtle gay-rights message: “It’s not a choice. It’s the way we’re built.” Little wonder that many lesbians refer to their Outbacks as ‘Lesbarus.’”

Ironically, all my female friends/coworkers that have Porsches actually drive 911's or Panameras, and none have a Boxster. I've got the cheapest car in the parking lot at work, but probably the lowest car payments and the biggest house.

FYI When I managed Porsche's west coast press fleet cars Bob Carlson had me deliver a blue Boxster to Melissa Etheridge for a 2 week loan. Porsche was hoping she would want to use a Porsche in a music video. I see alot of tv commercials now highlighting various consumer "groups". :dance: