help me pick my new car!!

**Bio248** · 08-27-2009

alright, looked within 50 miles of my house at cars under $15k for something around town that i wouldnt mind driving for a few years. these are what i came up with:

2006 Civic SI

2006 Impreza 2.5i

2005 Cobalt SS

at this point in time i think i would enjoy the impreza the most as far as DD action, exhaust note, and handling. The SI and SS would be faster cars. i like that the SI is 6 speed. also LOVE that burnt orange color.

well, opinions? ability to take to bolt ons? anyone ever driven any of these?

help me pick! i will come home with one on saturday and the prix will be UP FOR SALE!

**Mad Monkey** · 08-27-2009

why not look into a newer model GP??

the honda is ugly imo -
subaru is the body style i love, i love the WRX STI - the hood just says "i go faster than you" lol
the cobalt is a nice car for a DD

and if you really wanna get rid of the GP you can just Give it to me lol free of charge of course

id even come get it LMAO

**TheOtherNick** · 08-27-2009

I would go subi>cobalt>civic

**TheOtherNick** · 08-27-2009

just drive them all and see what you like best.

**Durk Diggler** · 08-27-2009

All 3 seem decent but Honda is > than Subaru and Chevy.
$12-13k can pick up a nice Prix
GXP
GTP

**Liquifire** · 08-27-2009

the civic is just ugly.......the cobalt would be the only way to not become a ricer..haha.........but the subaru would be the most fun to drive winter or summer. I would get the subaru or the cobalt.....forget the POS civic. I can't believe you even considered it.......If you are gonna keep it for less than four or five years, I would get the subaru.....just due to resale value later. FWIW Good luck. you know you will change your mind by tomorrow, right?

**Poil336** · 08-27-2009

i'd love the cobalt. the subi would be cool too, but the honda would be too east to get called a ricer. but definitely the cobalt in my opinion, i love gm

**Poil336** · 08-27-2009

of course idk if you're planning on modding it or whatever

**Bio248** · 08-27-2009

im not really planning on modding any of them beyond intake and exhaust. i believe the subbie or cobalt are really my choices, but the civics 6 speed really entices me.

**Iron Indian** · 08-27-2009

Yuck on the first two, the Cobalt SS could be fun and has good potential but I'd go the Turbo version over the S/C after seeing some results with those. Though the price would be more I'm sure.

Personally, I'd look around for a nice GTO. They can be had for those prices, decent miles, and the potential is endless. Look hard enough, even a good C5 could be had, Though older, more miles, not family friendly, and probably rougher...

**SlowM90** · 08-27-2009

My buddy is trying to sale his Cobalt SS....it holds the record for fastest car not on NOS and on stock blower at 12.7. I think he is wanting like 9K for it. I could get more info and pics for you.

**Mad Monkey** · 08-27-2009

there ya go Bio - save some coin and get a pimped out car!..

**KawaFord** · 08-27-2009

Cobalts and civics are homo.

and the suburu is alright...

all 3 are pretty lame.. and a waist of money.

**EmEaston24** · 08-27-2009

^ agreed. get some american muscle

**blueguy** · 08-27-2009

Get a WRX or STi...no RS bullcrap. I'll be the first to tell you don't be a Larry Bagina and buy a Cobalt or Si...or I'll make fun of you.

**badbrad** · 08-27-2009

iron indian stole my thunder. gto baby! but since u listed 3 my opinion would be between sub and the ss. i do like the hondas and it'll last for ever, but turbo it!. the honda would be hardest because we all make fun of them, but hey i drove one too. just get what makes u happy and u gotta admit the sub is a badda$$ stock. good luck, enjoy and let us know what u decide.

**nsvaldi** · 08-27-2009

From what your choosing between, id say the impreza first then the cobalt.

**Bio248** · 08-27-2009

Originally Posted by Iron Indian

Yuck on the first two, the Cobalt SS could be fun and has good potential but I'd go the Turbo version over the S/C after seeing some results with those. Though the price would be more I'm sure.

Personally, I'd look around for a nice GTO. They can be had for those prices, decent miles, and the potential is endless. Look hard enough, even a good C5 could be had, Though older, more miles, not family friendly, and probably rougher...

let me rephrase the "i need a new car thread"...

THIS WILL BE A DD IN WISCONSIN! IT HAS TO GO THROUGH A FOOT OF SNOW AT ANY GIVEN TIME!

that being said, im looking at the subbie and the cobalt the most. i plan on going to both dealerships and picking which one of the two i enjoy more after i drive them and play with all the buttons and switches. this car is strictly a DD, maybe a little modding on it, but nothing much. i will be driving this car for a few years and making due. im moving onto the bike project that ive been wanting to do since ive started riding bikes.

**Iron Indian** · 08-27-2009

Originally Posted by Bio248

let me rephrase the "i need a new car thread"...

THIS WILL BE A DD IN WISCONSIN! IT HAS TO GO THROUGH A FOOT OF SNOW AT ANY GIVEN TIME!

Don't be a *****, a RWD can be driven in the snow too. I know people who live up north and do it. Granted the Vette probably wouldn't be the best for the snow, that leaves the GTO open...