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#1 of 35 2008 the year of the factory performance sedans by tcrawley1

Jul 03, 2007 (10:08 pm)

I know like many people out there I can't wait for next year's showdown between the Audi RS anything,BMW M3 sedan,Cadillac CTS-V, Mercedes Benz AMG lineup and also the Mitsubishi Evolution X. If anyone has some others they would like to add feel free to. I myself am leaning toward the CTS-V because if they can give the same bargain as a ZO6 in a sedan I'm sold, plus it has a manual trans which I prefer.

#2 of 35 Subaru Impreza WRX??? by s550iwish

Jul 03, 2007 (11:33 pm)

I cant wait for the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX!!
 
When does it come out??

#3 of 35 Re: Subaru Impreza WRX??? [s550iwish] by tcrawley1

Jul 03, 2007 (11:48 pm)

Replying to: s550iwish (Jul 03, 2007 11:33 pm)
I believe early next year around the same time as the Evo X. You will get your first look later this year probably at the Tokyo Auto Show

#4 of 35 Thanks tcrawley1!! by s550iwish

Jul 04, 2007 (10:58 pm)

Thank You i was really confused!!

#5 of 35 Re: Subaru Impreza WRX??? [s550iwish] by stevecebu

Jul 11, 2007 (10:22 am)

Replying to: s550iwish (Jul 03, 2007 11:33 pm)
I cant wait for the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX!!
  
When does it come out??
 
The WRX should be out in dealers by November or earlier. The WRX STI will be out sometime later. The WRX is a far cry from the STI. The EVO is a long ways off yet from what I'm reading. Prices are going to be high on the EVO close to about $40K is rumored. That's BMW 335i territory.

#6 of 35 Re: Subaru Impreza WRX??? [stevecebu] by tcrawley1

Jul 11, 2007 (6:47 pm)

Replying to: stevecebu (Jul 11, 2007 10:22 am)
Next spring isn't that far away, were already in the seventh month of this year. The Evo you are speaking of if priced closed to $40k will be a fully loaded leather sun/sound and nav/bluetooth/hdd wtih the Mitsubishi paddle shift transmission and host of other cool things most likely. The 335i you speak of is base with a manual transmission, not saying the the 335i base is not nicely equipped but a fully loaded Evo would be have so much more for the same price.

#7 of 35 Re: Subaru Impreza WRX??? [tcrawley1] by s550iwish

Jul 11, 2007 (11:51 pm)

Replying to: tcrawley1 (Jul 11, 2007 6:47 pm)
I was thinking the same thing how could it be 40k. The 2006 is like 27k or somethin not 40k.

#8 of 35 Re: Subaru Impreza WRX??? [s550iwish] by stevecebu

Jul 12, 2007 (1:04 am)

Replying to: s550iwish (Jul 11, 2007 11:51 pm)
I was thinking the same thing how could it be 40k. The 2006 is like 27k or something not 40k.
 
I looked up the 2006 EVO IX on the Mitsu website and if you get the high end model it'll run you 36 large!
Yes you can get other versions for much cheaper. The new one no one knows but to get all the fancy stuff on it is going to cost. I still think a BMW is a better bet. The EVO X will have a lot going for it but resale? won't be good because everyone will think you beat the snot out of it. Don't believe me? Go into a forum where they talk about used EVO' and STi's. Number one concern is how do I know it wasn't thrashed.
BMW's don't have that rep, except for the M models.
ut to the other guy, yeah a BMW at $41K will not be loaded but it will have 300HP. The EVO will have less.
I find it tough to justify spending big $$$ on a car when i end up wanting a new one in about 3 years.
Rumors were floating around a bout a future WRX diesel! But I find that tough to believe. subaru pulled the LSD out of the 2008 WRX and put in smaller brakes as well. But uglied up the body and cut out the cargo space and gave it a better interior supposedly.
The new EVO is a great looking car. I might consider the Ralliart version if one comes out by the time I need to actually buy a car.
Also expect dealers to way overcharge on the EVO's when they come out. $50K at the dealership would not surprise me. BMW's you can get a discount and the new BMW 135i just might be as amazing as it sounds. No AWD tho.
Cheapest EVO you could buy in 2006 was $29,149. That's MSRP. Here is the link so you can check for yourself.
http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/jsp/index.do

#9 of 35 Re: Subaru Impreza WRX??? [stevecebu] by tcrawley1

Jul 12, 2007 (8:05 am)

Replying to: stevecebu (Jul 12, 2007 1:04 am)
I agree if your looking for a vehicle to tell non auto enthusiast and enthusiast you have pick the BMW all day. I use to sell Evos and every week someone was coming in driving all types of vehicles from 911 turbos to R32s trying to trade or just buy one and the ones who were able to buy bought. The only complaint that everybody had was the econocar interior, actually I didn't even like it but for that amount of performance I accepted it. Mitsubishi has fixed the interior and added AYC this Evo will set a new benchmark for sportcompacts. The 135i has gained my interest, because it has that wonderful I-6TT in it that vishnuperformance can unlock from 360-380hp from through a stage1 upgrade. I know got off my point for a moment, have you driven either the BMW or the Evo or are you going by stats and pictures? I would like to know so we can continue this discussion.

#10 of 35 Re: Subaru Impreza WRX??? [stevecebu] by tcrawley1

Jul 12, 2007 (8:23 am)

Replying to: stevecebu (Jul 12, 2007 1:04 am)
My answer to the resale question is with any hi performance vehicle people are scared of who drove it last. The BMW will hold its value for the first 8yrs after that I think the Evo being an icon will win in the long run just look 3000GT VR4s,Supras, and 3rd gen Rx7s pricing. To answer the want question, its part of being car crazy and always wanting something faster or more luxurious then you have the outside influences ie significant others and career. I miss my Evo everyday but due to job change and not having a 4 car garage it had to go, so it usually not the cars fault we are so short committment based. Why do you think BMW has leasing on the 335i?

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