"Sports car" for paved AND dirt roads?
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If you want something that is sharper for on-road driving but still fairly capable in dirt/gravel I'd go with the Mistubishi Lancer EVO. If you want something with a little more capability on the dirt back roads, I'd get the Subaru Impreza STI. Most of the reviews I've read say the STI street car is a little closer to it's rally roots and has softer suspension with longer travel, while the EVO is a little harder and more precise on pavement.
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Volvo 240 with massive head work, high compression pistons, side draft carbs, and suspension work.
Make the car rally feared for years for less than $4k.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efdXkUzwL-o
I rest my case!
Make the car rally feared for years for less than $4k.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efdXkUzwL-o
I rest my case!
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SRT8 Cheerokes are pretty bad ass
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This should help make the right choice..
YouTube - Title Fight: 2008 Lancer Evo X vs. 2008 Subaru WRX STi
YouTube - Title Fight: 2008 Lancer Evo X vs. 2008 Subaru WRX STi
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I say check out a new Ford SHO Taurus. 365 HP twin turbo V6 and AWD. Plus it gets great fuel economy, handles as good as some sports cars, and is just ticks slower than a new EVO in the quarter. But it's more grown up than an EVO or STi and has plenty of creature comforts and techno gizmos the others don't. Comes in at $46K loaded with all the bells and whistles. Super comfortable with plenty of room for people and all your stuff.
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^^ I wish the new STi came in sedans.
+1! I heard the 03-06 Evolutions have better stock tires as well (compared to 04-07 STi). I'm not exactly sure about the new Evo X/STi.
Have you looked into a Volvo S60R? It's pretty luxurious and comfortable, but it isn't as quick as the STi/Evolution.
If you're planning on getting rid of 02 C5 ZO6, please let me know. I might be interested depending on the condition/price.
If you want something that is sharper for on-road driving but still fairly capable in dirt/gravel I'd go with the Mistubishi Lancer EVO. If you want something with a little more capability on the dirt back roads, I'd get the Subaru Impreza STI. Most of the reviews I've read say the STI street car is a little closer to it's rally roots and has softer suspension with longer travel, while the EVO is a little harder and more precise on pavement.
Have you looked into a Volvo S60R? It's pretty luxurious and comfortable, but it isn't as quick as the STi/Evolution.
If you're planning on getting rid of 02 C5 ZO6, please let me know. I might be interested depending on the condition/price.
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06 Evo 9 MR w/ TBE: 12.89@107 mph
Bone stock 06 Evo 9 MR: 13.37@102 mph
06 Civic Si coupe with I/H/E/CTSC(4 psi)/Reflash: 13.50@103 mph
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Alot of you people don't seem to know what a sports car is..
Suv's..and Luxury car recommendations?....face/palm/here.
Suv's..and Luxury car recommendations?....face/palm/here.
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The OP said, "So now I'm stumped. I don't even know if I should be looking at a car, truck, crossover, SUV, what. I drove a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8 and LOVED it, but it's really much larger than what I need. I've also been thinking about an Evo or WRX, but I'm not sure if they're tough or comfortable enough. A Porsche Cayenne would probably be ideal, but new ones are out of my price range, and in any case I'm not sure I have the intestinal (or maybe pocketbook) fortitude to go flinging one around on gravel roads.
I'm totally open-minded. Car, truck, whatever"
He also put sports car in quotes. It doesn't seem like he's looking for a hardcore sports car. The term sports car is so generic anyway.
I'm totally open-minded. Car, truck, whatever"
He also put sports car in quotes. It doesn't seem like he's looking for a hardcore sports car. The term sports car is so generic anyway.
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A big turbo stang and a big turbo truck.
A big turbo stang and a big turbo truck.
