So the truck was completely useless in winter even with winter tires. I had two small crashes trying to get up a hill from a stop light. I bounced off a curb and slide back into someone's brush guard. No damage to the other guys truck, I just dented my rear bumper, no big deal. I didn't even make it a mile from the house. So I came across an all original 2002 subaru impreza 2.5rs 5 speed. I paid $4000 for it 120000 miles on the clock. Seemed in good condition especially the interior unfortunately I couldn't look at it to much do to working during Christmas and new years. It had no leaks so the first thing I did was change all the fluids with Subaru fluids and I was good to go, or so I thought. So for the next 2 months it started to shit the bed. Bearings in the rear end started making noise, brake rotors were bent at right angles, stereo stopped working, starting pulling hard to the right at highway speeds, strong gas smell, etc. I was done with it.
Now I live in an apartment complex and work a lot, I don't have time to keep doing auto repairs and didn't want to pay someone to do it either so a new car was in order. I thought about turning it into a track day car but said screw that. I was looking at several vehicles. F150 supercrew 4x4 5.0, fusion sport, svt raptor, SHO, RS. I had a 2013 focus ST and loved it but I wanted awd. I had a 2010 SHO and loved that but the gas mileage wasn't great, it was really heavy and I have to have a manual transmission. So I went to the local Ford dealer and talked to several dealers over the phone and I couldnt find a combo I liked. F150 was to much at $48k, same with an older 6.2 raptor, fusion sport has no manual transmission as well as the SHO, RS was too much as well but more of a reason was dealer wasn't willing to deal which I understand and the head gasket issue.
I then had a rethink. I want something that has been proven time and time again. I also wanted a true awd or selectable 4wd and no part time stuff. How about symmetrical awd or Quattro(which I know little about either)? So I went to a Subaru dealer and looked around a bit and I know you guys know where I am heading with this. The WRXs and STIs. I sat in a dark blue WRX and went for a test drive and fell in love. I didn't even go to Audi or try the STI. After little negotiation, I walked out the door with a 2018 base WRX 6speed for around $25k. Wow! I think I got a hell of a deal. I had enough left over to do extra oem wheels and winter tires, upgraded speakers, a couple accessories, and later on after break in, intake, full exhaust, and tune. I am excited about the new car but really wanted a ford. I really loved the fusion sport but NO MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I would put one in my truck if it was 4x4 and I wanted to throw more money away. I do like autos in trucks or bigger vehicles but not sports cars. I will try and get a picture when I get it all cleaned up. Oh, I also went out and bought a vape pen because that is what you are supposed to do, right? Sorry Ford. Any other fun awd manual cars out there for around $30k-$35k? I know its to late but I am curious what everyone can come up with.
Now I live in an apartment complex and work a lot, I don't have time to keep doing auto repairs and didn't want to pay someone to do it either so a new car was in order. I thought about turning it into a track day car but said screw that. I was looking at several vehicles. F150 supercrew 4x4 5.0, fusion sport, svt raptor, SHO, RS. I had a 2013 focus ST and loved it but I wanted awd. I had a 2010 SHO and loved that but the gas mileage wasn't great, it was really heavy and I have to have a manual transmission. So I went to the local Ford dealer and talked to several dealers over the phone and I couldnt find a combo I liked. F150 was to much at $48k, same with an older 6.2 raptor, fusion sport has no manual transmission as well as the SHO, RS was too much as well but more of a reason was dealer wasn't willing to deal which I understand and the head gasket issue.
I then had a rethink. I want something that has been proven time and time again. I also wanted a true awd or selectable 4wd and no part time stuff. How about symmetrical awd or Quattro(which I know little about either)? So I went to a Subaru dealer and looked around a bit and I know you guys know where I am heading with this. The WRXs and STIs. I sat in a dark blue WRX and went for a test drive and fell in love. I didn't even go to Audi or try the STI. After little negotiation, I walked out the door with a 2018 base WRX 6speed for around $25k. Wow! I think I got a hell of a deal. I had enough left over to do extra oem wheels and winter tires, upgraded speakers, a couple accessories, and later on after break in, intake, full exhaust, and tune. I am excited about the new car but really wanted a ford. I really loved the fusion sport but NO MANUAL TRANSMISSION. I would put one in my truck if it was 4x4 and I wanted to throw more money away. I do like autos in trucks or bigger vehicles but not sports cars. I will try and get a picture when I get it all cleaned up. Oh, I also went out and bought a vape pen because that is what you are supposed to do, right? Sorry Ford. Any other fun awd manual cars out there for around $30k-$35k? I know its to late but I am curious what everyone can come up with.
