Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door

2 messages, Last post on May 13, 2009 at 4:41 PM

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#1 of 2 Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door by dman78 May 13, 2009 (1:34 pm)
I'm trying to decide between the Touring and the Impreza hatchback. I like the MPG, cargo space and price of the Touring. But I like the ride, power, AWD and safety of the Impreza. Can anyone offer some opinions to help me make up my mind? Thanks! Replies to this message: backy (May 13, 2009 4:41 pm)
#2 of 2 Re: Elantra Touring vs. Subaru Impreza 2.5i 5-door [dman78] by backy May 13, 2009 (4:41 pm)
Replying to: dman78 (May 13, 2009 1:34 pm) Two sets of questions for you: 1A. Can you afford the extra cash for gas and car payments every month? 2A. Can you make do with the cargo space in the Impreza? If the answers to both questions are "Yes", get the Impreza. 1B. Can you live with the ride and power of the Elantra, or will you mutter to yourself every day, "I wish it rode more like the Impreza and had more power."? 2B. Can you live without AWD? 3B. Would you mind having a car with less-than-stellar crash safety (based on the Elantra sedan)? If the answers to all 3 questions are "Yes", get the Elantra.