Re: [gti-vr6] Subaru WRX Coming to America (No VW/Audi Content, though you'll l

[MVenture88@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/2/98 8:56:25 AM, coolidge@tidalwave.net writes:

>Don't forget that Subaru does not enjoy the kind of following in the US like
>it does in Europe and Japan. In the US, it is kind of unknown and slightly
>boring. Ask US buyers, even some car geeks, and all they know of is the
>Outback models. If Suby wants an image car out there, this could be it, and
>don't forget their cost on an Impreza is pretty low. The 2.5RS is in that
>ballpark now, and is not really selling. I highly doubt this car costs
>Subaru any more to develope than the Integra Type R cost Honda, and the
>prices are about the same. Besides this car, like the Prowler will be a loss
>leader image car. I bet it will be in limited numbers, and the lower priced
>Imprezas will be where they make the money.

I gotta tell ya, as blasphemous as it sounds, i'd jump ship for the WRX Type
R.  I've been exclusively a VW guy for about 10 years now(since I was 16), and
one of the main reasons was because they provided a hell of a bang for a buck.
For their price, you won't find a car that outperforms them.  The VR6 is a
strong case in point.  I've also adored their major tunability.

But the WRX Type R takes these concepts to a new level.  285hp??????AWD?????
For the mid-$20K range?????  It just doesn't get much better than
that......this car handles amazing and is quite tunable........

Anyway......

Andrew
96.5