Subaru vs. 2g?

dsm_newb · 04-10-2009

Hey all, I'm currently in the market for a new car. I've always had a thing for eclipses, but how would a 2g gsx stack up against a wrx(non-sti).

I've narrowed it down to a wrx or a gsx, and just curious as to everyone's opinions. The car would potentially be used for auto-x, as well as a few drag strip passes every now and then.

Has anyone had any experience with the newer wrx's? Im currently interested in an 09 wrx hatch. Just cant decide if I want to deal with that high of payments monthly.

Let me know!

HiImBrian · 04-10-2009

I used to own a 2g gsx and I now own an impreza 2.5 rs. I can honestly say that my stock 2.5 rs handles way better than my gsx. My buddy has a 02 or 03 (can't remember) wrx and that thing is much more comfortable than my old 2g. dsms are easy to make fast, but as far as reliability and drivability, I'd go with a wrx.

dsm_newb · 04-10-2009

I hear that the new subarus ride great! I test drove an 09 and I loved it.

Im honestly concerned with keeping up with some of my buddies though. I dont want to be the slow guy! How do the wrx's stand with the gsx in the 1/4 mile? Most of my friends run at rockfalls and what not. I know the new wrx's are putting 265 at the crank, and theres some people on the subaru forums that are claiming 230hp/277tq at the wheels.

**Kracka** · 04-10-2009

A stock '09 WRX will destroy a stock GSX in every performance aspect.

**scheides** · 04-10-2009

When it comes to modding, the sky's the limit on both of these. It just takes money. Buy what you like

MustGoFaster · 04-11-2009

Do what the pocket book says. Maybe find a nice used 08 WRX or something so you can get a lower payment. Brand new cars seem like a bit of waist of $$ to me. Get the tittle in your name, drive it off the lot and the value drops by $2K on the spot. (Or at least that's what it seems like) Seems dumb to me. Unless the 09's are THAT much better.

HiImBrian · 04-11-2009

^the 09s are "that" much better actually.

BLaCk_1cE · 04-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Mr.98GSX

^the 09s are "that" much better actually.

How so?

HiImBrian · 04-11-2009

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Originally Posted by BLaCk_1cE

How so?

more power

**Kracka** · 04-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Mr.98GSX

^the 09s are "that" much better actually.

Yup, way more power and better suspension.

123abc · 04-11-2009

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Originally Posted by Kracka

Yup, way more power and better suspension.

...after they realised Mitsu was waxing the wrx and sti with their evo and the lancer ralliart.

Roon · 05-04-2009

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Originally Posted by 123abc

...after they realised Mitsu was waxing the wrx and sti with their evo and the lancer ralliart.

Not to start a fight or anything, but the ralliart is a joke

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Back on topic, I would go with the WRX honestly...but I am kind of biased. It will be much more reliable and after about 1k in mods ( Full exhaust / Tune) you will be able to beat Stock Evo's/STi's at the track. Not sure what your buddies run but you mentioned not wanting to be the "Slow Guy".

My .02

BLaCk_1cE · 04-11-2009

Ah. Its that simple I guess.

HiImBrian · 04-11-2009

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Originally Posted by BLaCk_1cE

Ah. Its that simple I guess.

lol yea, if you're gunna buy a new 08 or 09 you're dumb if you don't get an 09. My buddy is way into subys and he could tell ya more. I'm still a newb.

**asshanson** · 04-11-2009

I love 2g Talons (especially 97-98), this is a mitsu site after all, haha.

For the WRX I do believe they upped the power quite a bit, and I think a different turbo. Emily looked into one briefly, and the salesman listed a ton of upgrades for 09.

However, you can get a mint 2g with low miles and put a few thousand into it and it'll be much faster, half the cost of a newer wrx, but less reliable (though still not bad if you keep it reasonable, < 350whp). But if you're going to autox it, it's going to put you in SM vs a stock class, so you wont be as competitive at that point.

I guess it depends if you want to mod a cheap car, or have a newish comfortable car that is more reliable and performs better stock.

awd-drifter · 04-11-2009

newer is better, but if you ever find a babied GSX I'd get the GSX. like what Schiedes says, the sky's the limit for these cars. Sometimes I want to get a 2g 97-99 GSX just because of the looks. I'm not a big subbie fan because we're rivals! lol. jk, but it seems that subarus are just much are harder to work on and all. here's a 2g i found on craigslist.
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1112287023.html

sleepydsm · 04-11-2009

I am completely biased. In my opinion the GSX is what I'd prefer, but a ten year old car vs. a brand new/near new car? Thats really the biggest thing. If my plans were not to have a crazy car, a daily driver, I'd definately get the newer car, simply for reliability/comfort.

But when it comes to making power, and going balls out, Subaru's are NOT the car to get in the 4 cylinder world. Mitsu's definitely take the cake.

HiImBrian · 04-11-2009

^I agree.

My question is which is a better dd (light modding). Wrx or Evo?

A//// Guy · 05-04-2009

Lolz at Roon coming out of no where to defend Subies.... rofl.

I tuned ralliart would school your STi.

Pick whichever car you like more.

Roon · 05-04-2009

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Originally Posted by A//// Guy

Lolz at Roon coming out of no where to defend Subies.... rofl.

I tuned ralliart would school your STi.

Pick whichever car you like more.

Pffffft, real men drive a stick, not some slap shifter wanna be tranny.

I drive a tuned WRX btw!!!