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Favorite feature: |
Having a car that never gets old. |
Least favorite feature: |
....Ceiling fabric |
Advice to buyer: |
Get the turbo gauge (to predict lag), the short sifter, and the arm rest. |
Detailed review: |
Ok....where to start....
This car is noisy, lets you feel road bumps and is not the ideal luxury car.
However, this car is something that most cars will never be - a sports car that is truely great in bad conditions, that holds a ton of cargo and yet will...ok 0 - 60 in 5.4 seconds.
CONS:
-Noise
-Cheap ceiling fabric
-Cd player glitchy once in a while
-turbo lag
PROS:
-Drivers's seat feels like sitting in a fighter jet. Everything adjusts. With the short throw shifter and the arm rest, you can shift with your fingertips! The steering wheel is so soft and shaped perfectly. Wonderful Ergonomics! Climate control is nice! Heater/AC work great. Defroster is fast. Speakers are offset by the noise of the car somewhat, but are high quality.
-Over 3000 RPM, acceleration is absolutly incredible; akin to engaging warp drive. Gear ratios picked very well though modulating the throttles interesting with turbo lag. When steering, the car simply does as ordered - no tilting. Great car in traffic; able to shift lanes quickly. Good visibility. Watch the speed though. This car feels at 100 as most do at 45. The turbo sound is intoxicating. Meets EPA mileage.
-I packed up my entire life and moved across the country in this vehicle. Plenty of room. Good performance when fully loaded. Great places to strap thing down (and you'll need to in this car)
-You can feel the road. AWD works great too. Good ground clearance and somehow low center of gravity. Feels very solid - very rigid. No chassis rattles.
-Not a cop finder. In fact, the innocent looks make it that much funnier after you burn the modded civic at the light. Great exterior. Beautiful machine. |
Also considered: |
2004 Toyota Prius
2004 Acura RSX
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Vehicle purchased: |
2005 Subaru Impreza
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
P Jones |
Email address: |
jones.1616@osu.edu |
Location: |
Everett, Washington |
Other vehicles owned: |
None
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Review submitted: |
November 14, 2004 |
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