Need a new DD, what do you guys think?

[Slomaro Z28]

I really like this one.....here (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=258135034&dealer_id=100029516&start_year=1981&advanced=y&keywords_display=turbo&make3=MIT&make2=SUB&transmission=Manual&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=9500&make=DODGE&model=SRT4&style_flag=1&only_photo=1&keywordsrep=116117114098111&keywordsfyc=__dHVyYm8%2C__&search_type=used&distance=500&end_year=2010&default_sort=priceDESC&model3=ECLIP&address=30101&model2=IMPREZ&seller_type=b)

Boost is a must, and under 10k. I have two kids so I need plenty of room (4door), I want it to be something I can have fun in when I'm alone, but also be a family car. I'm looking at WRX's and SRT 4's.
Any input from owners or previous owners will help, Thanks.

[TRD tC]

Not a big fan of wagons... but it sounds like it fits your needs. Good luck searching!

I'd go with a Lexus IS350 of IS-F though... lol.

[BobbyFresco]

I really like this one.....here (http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=258135034&dealer_id=100029516&start_year=1981&advanced=y&keywords_display=turbo&make3=MIT&make2=SUB&transmission=Manual&sort_type=priceDESC&max_price=9500&make=DODGE&model=SRT4&style_flag=1&only_photo=1&keywordsrep=116117114098111&keywordsfyc=__dHVyYm8%2C__&search_type=used&distance=500&end_year=2010&default_sort=priceDESC&model3=ECLIP&address=30101&model2=IMPREZ&seller_type=b)
I have two kids so I need plenty of room, I want it to be something I can have fun in when I'm alone, but also be a family car. I'm looking at WRX's and SRT 4's.
Any input from owners or previous owners will help, Thanks.

Do not buy that one.
I test drove it a few months ago and it runs and drives like doodoo.
That car has been sale for months if it indeed has not been sold yet.

The tranny was shot and they supposedly fixed it but when I drove it, it didn't seem to be 100 percent legit.

This car used to be at a car lot on Buford Highway that closed.

[Slomaro Z28]

^Thanks for looking out. And TRD boost is a MUST lol, and under $10k. Kinda leaning toward the 04-05 SRT4 and bigger FMIC, stg 1 mopar injectors, a good wastegate, 3in. exhaust and tune.....that should max out the stock turbo w/ a good SAFC.

[BMooreZ28]

WRX, family car and somewhat fast. :D

[Slomaro Z28]

^ same can be said about the SRT 4 tho.

[BMooreZ28]

^ same can be said about the SRT 4 tho.

Yeah, But I wouldnt buy a SRT4, unless its really low miles and its stock. Just my :2cents:.

Wrx > Srt4. :D

[Slomaro Z28]

The one I'm looking at is 60k miles with only a CF hood and wheels, but its also a long drive to get it......I like the wagon, but a wrx doesn't look DIY friendly to me, thats why I'm asking for peoples input.....how easy is a turbo swap on a wrx, its easy on a srt.....how easy is it to install a FMIC on a wrx? see where this is going?

[Crazy Asian]

Volvo V70R. Nuff said.

http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/3415/idea16io.jpg

http://www.classyauto.com/image_large.php?image_id=327242

2nd Gen is where it's at. 6 Speed Manual. Boost. AWD. MMMM

[IndianStig]

Under 10k guys!

Get a SRT4

[Slomaro Z28]

Under 10k guys!

Get a SRT4

Thanks for seeing that part.....:goodjob: . So far the SRT 4 seems to be the best bang for the buck, and I'd think be easier to work on if I had too.

[Bruce Leroy]

I'd pick a srt over a w. even tho srt's handle like crap, have manual rear windows, and are fwd, they can still be made fast cheaper than a w.

Plus you can buy your mods directly from the dealer if you want.

[Slomaro Z28]

I'd pick a srt over a w. even tho srt's handle like crap, have manual rear windows, and are fwd, they can still be made fast cheaper than a w.

Plus you can buy your mods directly from the dealer if you want.

I dont even wanna think how much that would cost......

[okra1981]

I wouldn't mind having a WRX wagon, it would be perfect for my dogs and it would be fun to boot. I'd get a WRX over a SRT-4 any day, SRT's seem to be ragged on a lot more and WRX's seem more reliable, Subaru is a more reliable brand across the board.

[jhadleyh]

id get the srt4....i just seems like it would fit your criteria b/c cause if you are unfamiliar with the wrx motor it makes it just that more difficult...id say in your case srt4 ftw...:)

[Slomaro Z28]

Seems like the SRT would be more DIY friendly.

[jhadleyh]

yeah...it is when you pop the hood on those things its very straight forward nothing hiding and nothing out of the ordinary....just a 4 cyl with a turbo :)

[Slomaro Z28]

I have a friend with a big turbo on his and it is pretty fast.

[jhadleyh]

yeah that normally happens when you put big turbo's on shit....but yeah go with the srt4....just remember your getting it for a dd so add mods with that in mind

[Slomaro Z28]

Yeah, I'm gonna stay with the stock turbo, go with a bigger FMIC, needswings 3" DP, better WG, and stg 1 mopar injectors with a tune. That is if I get it.

[Deke]

I'm biased but I'd get a WRX. SRT-4's can be made faster for cheaper, but if your car is a daily driver, the creature comforts of the WRX win (plus AWD>FWD). It is a little less DIY friendly, but people do their own turbo swaps all the time.

Subaru also has a great built in community. If you ever have an install and need an experienced hand, buy some beer, post up on WRXAtlanta, and someone who has done it before will be there to help you out. Not to mention, you're a lot less likely to get pestered by ricers in a WRX wagon than an SRT4. :)

[jhadleyh]

nice...that will make a fun dd...just dont forget the kids are in the back and dump the clutch and break their lil necks haha

[jhadleyh]

Not to mention, you're a lot less likely to get pestered by ricers in a WRX wagon than an SRT4. :)[/QUOTE]


k he is very right about this:cheers:

[Slomaro Z28]

I'm biased but I'd get a WRX. SRT-4's can be made faster for cheaper, but if your car is a daily driver, the creature comforts of the WRX win (plus AWD>FWD). It is a little less DIY friendly, but people do their own turbo swaps all the time.

Subaru also has a great built in community. If you ever have an install and need an experienced hand, buy some beer, post up on WRXAtlanta, and someone who has done it before will be there to help you out. Not to mention, you're a lot less likely to get pestered by ricers in a WRX wagon than an SRT4. :)

I just found that wagon, but someone said they drove it and it was crap. But I have always liked the bugeyes. There aren't as many around in that price range though.

[2turbo4u]

If your worrying about carrying your kids, and want room for dog and stuff. I would get the Volvo. After a while as you get older and the kids get older you can still keep the Volvo. At this point you would 've ditch both of those cars to get a real family car that safe and fun to drive. I'm bias because I have a Volvo 850r and I keep fighting my self to let it go.

[Slomaro Z28]

If your worrying about carrying your kids, and want room for dog and stuff. I would get the Volvo. After a while as you get older and the kids get older you can still keep the Volvo. At this point you would 've ditch both of those cars to get a real family car that safe and fun to drive. I'm bias because I have a Volvo 850r and I keep fighting my self to let it go.

I already have the kids and dont have any pets to carry, I need something I can get car seats in.......and a z28 isnt it. I want something that has somewhat of an aftermarket industry and my kids are hardly ever in my car because I have a 07 civic as well but my wife drives it. I need something under 10k, that I'll love driving but can fit car seats in when needed.

[HypnoToad]

id check out some E36 M3s and some 540s

[LeX]

if you're interested I have a 2003 bugeye wagon, 5spd and in your price range. Send me a PM if you might be interested. I love the car and a few people on the board have seen it and can vouch for how clean it is :)

[_Christian_]

V70R is a little bit pricey, but how about this:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/ctd/1139353241.html

Power and hottness of the R can be had for the remaining 2k of budget, just FWD instead of AWD.

[Turbodude06]

Yeah, I'm gonna stay with the stock turbo, go with a bigger FMIC, needswings 3" DP, better WG, and stg 1 mopar injectors with a tune. That is if I get it.


04-05 already have those stg.1 injectors just get the ecu, DP, fmic, definetly a WG and ur good to go... Plus I don't think wrx's drive good their weird I would say get an evo but I don't think that would be in your price range so just go with the srt-4 their fun.....:goodjob:

[willum14pb]

bike. i get 200 miles with 5 dollars. how do you feel about that?

[jhadleyh]

bike. i get 200 miles with 5 dollars. how do you feel about that?

Family car man...

[Killer]

i love rex wagons... not a fan of that front end though... get a bugeye!!!!!!!!




ps. click link... vote killer :goodjob:
http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230999

[OnURleft]

WRX wagon. Enough said

[2turbo4u]

I already have the kids and dont have any pets to carry, I need something I can get car seats in.......and a z28 isnt it. I want something that has somewhat of an aftermarket industry and my kids are hardly ever in my car because I have a 07 civic as well but my wife drives it. I need something under 10k, that I'll love driving but can fit car seats in when needed.
Well that's why I said the Volvo, it's a very roomy car. The T5 engines have a flat torque curve and have aftermarket support, well not as much as the other two cars mentioned. Like the ones posted or the older 850/S70 models will fit your bill with room for 5 or more. They do come in stick!

[Slomaro Z28]

Really just not feeling the Volvo for some reason. Lex I already looked at your wagon, dont have the funds quite yet. And I did consider a bike.

[LeX]

Really just not feeling the Volvo for some reason. Lex I already looked at your wagon, dont have the funds quite yet. And I did consider a bike.

haha it's all good. Feel free to come check it out sometime if you're bored. I bring it into ATL a good bit