Hey...I'm new to the forum...just wanted to first off say Hello!!!!

Alright...a buddy of mine is getting a new car within a month or so...he is chewing his head off between the WRX and the RSX-S...both are AWESOME cars if you ask me...

The RSX-S has the looks...leather...sunroof...comfort...good performance...all around awesome!!!!

The WRX is just a 4wd beast!!!! Plain and simple...it is quite ugly in stock mode (sorry)...but with money...and a body kit...it looks tight as hell!!!! Performance is great...and you can't ask for something quicker for the price!!!!

So...which would you think...WRX or RSX-S???? That's the only question...I would probably choose the RSX-S...but what about you????

Thnx...and nice to meet all of you!!!!

wrx, faster, more aftermarket, lots of torque, its not a hon-duh

WRX! It is not just because I own one.. A turbo can be hooked up with little $$$. It is more practical. It is an AWD car, does well in all types of weather (not a big deal in Florida). Look at this months Sports Compact Car for a head to head review.

Regan-

The looks will grow on you.

From anywhere between 25K up to.. probably 45K.. there's nothing that you're gonna that will be consistently faster in real-life and track conditions. Why do you think there is such a cult following everywhere else in the world? The Japanese and Europeans are fanatical about the WRX, and they know wats up 'bout cars.

Don

Check out the past issue of Sport Compact Car when they go head to head RSX vs WRX (it was a wagon that was tested). The WRX won out on almost all performance issues. They will both be in the same price range, but take into consideration what the general usage of the vehicle will be. Is he going to auto-x or use strictly as a daily driver? The WRX already has turbo and AWD so upgrades will be simple bolt on's to greatly up the performance. The RSX on the other hand will take some serious mods to catch up in HP, not to mention the torque difference. Both are nice rides indeed. Just let him drive each and see what he prefers.

I am currently making a decision about which one to purchase....They are both very nice cars in the same price range...But i think with the WRX you get more car for your money...I mean who can pass up AWD...Snow, rain, or sun its a all-weather car...Plus it come from the factory turbo-charged! Not to mention there is a HUUUUGE aftermarket. (which i never knew before seeing i was a Honda/Acura Fan) The RSX-S is a damn nice car too, but with the very limited aftermarket i am kinda hesistant, plus that crappy suspension it has now. I hear though in a few years a lot of parts will become and available and also the RSX-R (hopefully) will be coming out...But Subarau will have the STi (hopefully) by that time So, my mind is pretty much set on the WRX ...Now the hard part is to see how I can fit this car into my budget with school, girlfriend, and other expenses. I think i can drop the Girlfriend for now and pick up another one when i get the car....haha...J/K!

Look at the October Car and Driver where they compare the WRX to the S4 and 330xi. If the fact that they're comparing it to cars that cost 60% more doesn't convince your friend (or the fact that it almost wins), then tell him to buy the RSX. My favorite quote from the article: "If you can find a better $24,520 car, buy it."

RSX has no LSD (IE lots of torque steer) and half the power band of the WRX

Your decision guys

The WRX is more practical. 4-door and a turbo engine from the factory. Plus, I liked the RSX until I saw one in person.

Eric

hi

your asking what car to get in a subaru impreza club forum? hmmmm.

Originally posted by yuns555
your asking what car to get in a subaru impreza club forum? hmmmm. yeah, but from looking around on other forums, this is probably the most unbaised forum I've seen

Yup, no bias here! :D

They're both great cars and you can't really go wrong with either one. My (unbiased) opinion would be to go with the WRX for performance reasons. (Better accel., handling, AWD) If performance is not as important, I'd probably go with the RSX. (Nicer exterior/interior, more amenities)

What really sucks is that in sometime over a year or so, you might be able to get a Type-R or an STi, both of which are simply phenominal cars.

Personally - If u plan to do aftermarket stuff to your car: WRX. Plan to keep it stock: RSX Type-S

With 200hp and a 6 speed, what more could u want (except AWD :) )...

JD - The JDM Fanatic :devil:

yeah, as of now, I know of very little mods you can do to a rsx, but there are tons for the wrx.

Yeah, but we all expect the STI to be a $30-35,000 plus car, right? What will an RSX-R go for? Not the same as an STI, I would expect. If he's comparing the WRX and RSX of today, I agree with Maximum, but the STI and RSX-R will likely be out of the price range of the cars he's asking about.

Besides, one's a FWD coupe/hatch, the other's an AWD sedan. Pretty big difference there, he needs to also consider what he need the car for and what he expects from it. (And you can't get the RSX in a wagon now, can you? :D )

haha, i dont think your going to get a answer that is for the RSX-S here on the i-club.....after all this is a subaru forum hehe:D

YUP

Originally posted by Maximum
What really sucks is that in sometime over a year or so, you might be able to get a Type-R or an STi, both of which are simply phenominal cars.

How does that suck? Otherwise, we'd all be driving Model T's??? :lol: