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Thirty-Nine · 07-08-2010, 08:24 PM

If you were going to buy an AWD car, what would you get? I'm not talking your dream car, but an AWD car within your means?

My other car is an AWD Suzuki SX4. Good price, good economy, good AWD system. Plus, it was one of the few AWD cars I could afford with a manual transmission.

What would you buy?

Kioshi · 07-08-2010, 08:28 PM

A used Subaru WRX STi.

bkrownd · 07-08-2010, 09:12 PM

I like the SX4 format, but the weird AWD clutch system is scary in terms of the car's longevity and ultimate repair costs. (We drive AWD 4-Runners and Jeeps at work and they always have issues with their stupid dash knob based electronic on-the-fly shifting systems.) I want a simple REAL manually shifted locked 4WD for REAL off-road. If you can weld one into the SX4 I will be a customer. I don't have much use for AWD here, but locked 4WD and good clearance is required for many of our roads. I realize you suburbanites out there love your on-the-fly technobleep AWD winter cars - my purpose is just different.

BailOut · 07-08-2010, 09:17 PM

I would get a used SX-4. It is small enough to be practical, gets the best MPG of any AWD, and has a much higher reliability and consumer satisfaction rating than the Subaru line.

marcus · 07-08-2010, 09:35 PM

FJ CRUISER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oooops not a car ..but still want it..

cali yaris · 07-08-2010, 10:11 PM

^ haha, I have a 1990 Toyota 4x4 pick up.

custodian · 07-08-2010, 10:28 PM

Just my opinion... but I loved the Sidekick/Tracker... not exactly a car, but a very good utility vehicle. We have owned a 94 Sidekick, a 97 Tracker (both 1.6 liter, 4x4), and a 2001 Tracker ZR2 (2.0 liter, 4x4).

They got a bad rap... but got decent mileage, short wheelbase for mild trails, 4x4 for the winter, & a drop top for the summer.

So for me... the SX4 looks like a winner also. The roof rack system for skis... bikes... all great. What motor is in it, a 2.0 liter?

thebarber · 07-08-2010, 10:58 PM

previous gen forester w/ a 5speed. love the looks and need the wagon space. id prefer the XT version w/ a turbo and 5spd, but id be happy with a non-turbo version.

plus they're very moddable.....used sti parts, anyone?

RedHatch08 · 07-08-2010, 11:28 PM

If it's not a Veyron, I don't want it.

Kidding, but I did take a look at the SX4. Seems like a decent practical car.

I do also like the less practical WRX though.

FSANE · 07-08-2010, 11:42 PM

2004 Audi A6 2.7T

*Astroman* · 07-09-2010, 12:37 AM

AWD Turbo Vitz

TOUGEghost · 07-09-2010, 12:47 AM

Evo IX. I do already have a GSX Eclipse.

BluYrs · 07-09-2010, 02:04 AM

Previous-gen Subaru Legacy Wagon.

eTiMaGo · 07-09-2010, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluYrs

Previous-gen Subaru Legacy Wagon.

+1 subtle yet badass

silver_echo · 07-09-2010, 03:15 AM

bugeye wrx FTW!

Stove · 07-09-2010, 11:58 AM

Probably a Subaru Impreza Outback. Suzuki would be second on the list but I have a lot of faith in Subaru's products.

marcus · 07-09-2010, 12:17 PM

oh yah vw r32 baby!!!

dexmix · 07-09-2010, 04:45 PM

<3

07-08-2010, 08:24 PM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	If you were going to get an AWD car ... If you were going to buy an AWD car, what would you get? I'm not talking your dream car, but an AWD car within your means? My other car is an AWD Suzuki SX4. Good price, good economy, good AWD system. Plus, it was one of the few AWD cars I could afford with a manual transmission. What would you buy? __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

07-08-2010, 09:12 PM	#3
bkrownd View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris "5-door" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upper Waiakea Forest Reserve Posts: 170	I like the SX4 format, but the weird AWD clutch system is scary in terms of the car's longevity and ultimate repair costs. (We drive AWD 4-Runners and Jeeps at work and they always have issues with their stupid dash knob based electronic on-the-fly shifting systems.) I want a simple REAL manually shifted locked 4WD for REAL off-road. If you can weld one into the SX4 I will be a customer. I don't have much use for AWD here, but locked 4WD and good clearance is required for many of our roads. I realize you suburbanites out there love your on-the-fly technobleep AWD winter cars - my purpose is just different. __________________ Last edited by bkrownd; 07-08-2010 at 09:28 PM.

07-08-2010, 09:17 PM	#4
BailOut Steals terrorist's lunch View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Reno, Nevada, USA Posts: 1,299	I would get a used SX-4. It is small enough to be practical, gets the best MPG of any AWD, and has a much higher reliability and consumer satisfaction rating than the Subaru line. __________________ - Brian Share the Road I often carry 2 carpool passengers and mountain bikes or snowboards/skis over a 4,500 foot elevation difference. Click the graphic above to see my detailed mileage logs.

07-08-2010, 10:11 PM	#6
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ haha, I have a 1990 Toyota 4x4 pick up. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

07-08-2010, 10:58 PM	#8
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	previous gen forester w/ a 5speed. love the looks and need the wagon space. id prefer the XT version w/ a turbo and 5spd, but id be happy with a non-turbo version. plus they're very moddable.....used sti parts, anyone? __________________

07-08-2010, 08:28 PM	#2
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	A used Subaru WRX STi.

07-08-2010, 09:35 PM	#5
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	FJ CRUISER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oooops not a car ..but still want it..

07-08-2010, 10:28 PM	#7
custodian Drives: Chevrolet Colorado Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 5	Just my opinion... but I loved the Sidekick/Tracker... not exactly a car, but a very good utility vehicle. We have owned a 94 Sidekick, a 97 Tracker (both 1.6 liter, 4x4), and a 2001 Tracker ZR2 (2.0 liter, 4x4). They got a bad rap... but got decent mileage, short wheelbase for mild trails, 4x4 for the winter, & a drop top for the summer. So for me... the SX4 looks like a winner also. The roof rack system for skis... bikes... all great. What motor is in it, a 2.0 liter?

07-08-2010, 11:28 PM	#9
RedHatch08 Canadetroiter View User's Garage Drives: 2008 3DR 5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: Detroit MI USA Posts: 237	If it's not a Veyron, I don't want it. Kidding, but I did take a look at the SX4. Seems like a decent practical car. I do also like the less practical WRX though. __________________ K&N Air Filter . Rear Debadge

07-08-2010, 11:42 PM	#10
FSANE Drives: 07 4d yaris and 02 Trans Am Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NY Posts: 231	2004 Audi A6 2.7T __________________ 02 T/A AUTO Metalic Silver. 07 Yaris M5. Best ET is 11.13 @ 120 MPH with 1.47 60FT 11.13 sec vid BurnOut Vid

07-09-2010, 12:37 AM	#11
Astroman Modded Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris, 71 Galaxie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3,670	AWD Turbo Vitz __________________ Please visit my online store for computer stuff and Official Yarisworld decals!

07-09-2010, 12:47 AM	#12
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	Evo IX. I do already have a GSX Eclipse.

07-09-2010, 02:04 AM	#13
BluYrs ヴィッツドライバー View User's Garage Drives: 2006 3d 1.0 Linea Sol Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tallinn, Estonia Posts: 433	Previous-gen Subaru Legacy Wagon. __________________ The blue one

07-09-2010, 03:15 AM	#15
silver_echo ekodrvr View User's Garage Drives: 2002 white subaru impreza wrx Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 776	bugeye wrx FTW! __________________ if you want to see my plans for this car, check out here... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3154316 i like this smiley...

07-09-2010, 11:58 AM	#16
Stove View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 5 Door Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tigard Oregon Posts: 314	Probably a Subaru Impreza Outback. Suzuki would be second on the list but I have a lot of faith in Subaru's products.

07-09-2010, 12:17 PM	#17
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	oh yah vw r32 baby!!!

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