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10-21-2001, 10:05 PM | #1 |
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Vehicle:2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Black |
2001 Vs 2002
I wanted to find out poeple's opinion on the new impreza 2.5RS. I think the 2001 2.5RS is so much better than the new model. Better handling, styling, and all around bang for the buck. I was truly disappointed with the way the new RS doesnt get up and go. Anyone agree or disagree with me? I like to hear your comments.
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10-21-2001, 10:09 PM | #2 |
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Wow, looks like you missed out on the months of debate that went on here back in January and thereabouts. A search will likely come up with both sides of the story hacked to death for you.
That said, the new RS doesn't "get up and go" because they now have a better model that does that. And now you can go and buy a used old style car and be happy. |
10-21-2001, 10:13 PM | #3 |
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did you say they had a discussion in jan?? umm didn't the 2002 model RS come out in march??
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10-21-2001, 10:35 PM | #4 |
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Get up and go? Didn't C&D just test a new 2.5 that ran the 1/4 in 16.1? If I remember correctly, Road & Track tested a GC8 2.5RS a few years back and it ran a 16.0. A 16.1 to a 16.0 sure is one hell of a difference... a 10 degree drop in temperature will change an ET .1 seconds, a single slow shift will cause a difference of that much. Some will say comparing magazine test is bad... but so is comparing cars that are basically identical with the exception of 200lbs and an LSD. I own a MY02 RS and I like it... hate to tell ya, it isn't that much slower(if any) and it dosen't handle that much worse(if it does handle any worse) than a GC8. Yes, I tried to buy a GC8. The cost was within $1000 of each other, the GC8 had 5000 miles on it, and I got the MY02 with 6.5% financing vs. the 10% for the used. It was a SRP MY01 coupe, I wanted a BRP sedan. Tell me, would you have bought a used car that you didn't want for more money than it cost to get a new one exactly how you wanted it? Used GC8 RS's are scarce here in Michigan, it isn't always an option.
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10-22-2001, 12:54 AM | #5 |
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I test drove the 2001 a month before I baught my 2002. And honestly there is no noticeabe difference, at least that I could find. Except the 2001 was $22,000 and the ass at the dealer wouldn't deal. And I got my 2002 for $18,500 plus tax and title, same options as the 2001. I love my 2002, but I think I'm going to trade it in for an STI if they ever come some day though.
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10-22-2001, 09:27 AM | #6 | ||
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