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'09 WRX in R&T comparison

7 messages,  Last post on Aug 13, 2010 at 5:38 AM

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What is this discussion about? Subaru Impreza, Mitsubishi Lancer, Chevrolet, Car Comparisons, Sedan, Wagon

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#1 of 7 '09 WRX in R&T comparison by merrycynic

Sep 27, 2008 (8:34 pm)

Doesn't win, but shows very well. Kudos Subaru!

#2 of 7 by csdev

Sep 30, 2008 (10:15 pm)

I read the comparison and it made my cringe. The WRX is a much better car than the Cobalt SS because it has all wheel drive, which is the killer feature in my view. AWD is going to give the car better balance, make it easier to drive, and much safer in slippery conditions. To be fair, the focus of the article was on the most fun for the money, but I would never spend my own money on a FWD car when a high quality AWD one is available for a similar price.

#3 of 7 Re: [csdev] by merrycynic

Oct 01, 2008 (8:37 am)

Replying to: csdev (Sep 30, 2008 10:15 pm)
I completely agree with you, but, perhaps for some in always fair weather areas, others might feel differently. At the very least it might encourage Subaru to try even harder.

#4 of 7 Cobalt by ateixeira

Oct 02, 2008 (1:10 pm)

Cobalt in first place? Seriously?
 
I just rented one while my Miata was in the body shop.
 
Honestly, if GM said I could drive one for free, but I had to drive it every day, I'd still say no. Even for free. Seriously.
 
OK, OK, I'm sure the SS is 1000 times better, but it's still sharing the same basic platform and most of the issues I had with the base model - poor visibility, cramped rear seat, cheap plastics, poor fit and finish.
 
Bottom line: it feels like a brand new car from 1990.
 
You can't just slap nice seats and a booming engine on to that platform and say it's the best compact with the turbo. I think they're nuts.
 
And for it to score that much higher than the Lancer Ralliart? Seriously?
 

#5 of 7 Hee-hee... by iluvmysephia1

Oct 05, 2008 (10:39 am)

I'd second your emotion without ever having driven a Cobalt of any flavor nor a new world order Lancer Ralliart, ateixeira.

#6 of 7 C&D Comparison by garandman

Aug 13, 2010 (4:44 am)

Remember, these are the same people who put diesel in a Legacy GT. The Cobalt SS is indeed a quick car: ditto the MazdaSpeed 3. It's just that many people want to drive a quick car in rain, snow, and ice.....
 
The Plan B career for most auto writers is to practice saying "Would you like fries with that?"

#7 of 7 Re: C&D Comparison [garandman] by ateixeira

Aug 13, 2010 (5:38 am)

Replying to: garandman (Aug 13, 2010 4:44 am)
They should add a traction test to their road tests.

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