Car Choice...........

[leech_]

This is pending the sale of the skyline but it is looking like I have found a buyer... Now I am struggling to make the next decision... what car to get next...

I have narrowed it down to 2 cars...

Second hand Mitsubishi Evolution IX

Brand new Subaru Forester XT Luxury

Now I am thinking the forester is a probably a better idea for many reasons as it's the good compromise between still having a fun car and having some comfort eg leathers seats, softer ride, sunroof etc...

But then I think but what if...

I got an evo IX for 2 or 3 years sold it and then got the "family car" I am still young and don't really have a need for the larger car for at least 1 1/2 - 2 years when we move into the house to do the renovations... the evo would be a lot more fun but like the skyline it would be driven 85% of the time by the missus so I wouldn't get to drive it all that often...

AHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am pulling my hair out... Jayce I think I might have to post up on the forester forums for a ride with someone that had a semi-modified forester as in stock form they just feel rather slow

Some friendly advice from fellow SAU peeps would be appreciated. At this stage I am still leaning towards the forester

[Terminal]

1 word: Stagea

[Bluprint]

I vote Evo for the 1.5-2 years you'd own it, then get the grown up car.

You've been talking about an Evo for ages, why not satisfy that desire while you still can?

[SkyGTRline]

Forester...

Then you wont have to worry about all the costs of the evo.. and you will be set..

maybe...

[R34-GTT]

I have an EVO 9 MR Edition and I cannot fault it there such a beautiful car to drive honestly... but get the Japanese version not the Australian Standard big difference trust me

[Shell]

I vote Evo for the 1.5-2 years you'd own it, then get the grown up car.

You've been talking about an Evo for ages, why not satisfy that desire while you still can?

EVO EVO!! *chants*

even if Fi drives it during the week, think of the grin on your face come the weekend! have some fun while you still can and leave the "family car" for when you actually need a family car

[leech_]

Hmmm some very valid points. I guess it may come down how quickly i need the car, particually with the amount of shitty weather we have been having lately.

I have an EVO 9 MR Edition and I cannot fault it there such a beautiful car to drive honestly... but get the Japanese version not the Australian Standard big difference trust me

I think you mean you have either an 8 MR or a 9 RS... you can't bring in an Evo 9 MR unless it's a personal import and i am pretty sure they have only been out for about a yer either way i know what you mean hehe

[Frink]

or you could just keep the skyline....

[datto260Z]

Leshy has a point, its practical, can be made to be very quick, has the added bonus of 4wd (i think, i dont know shit about em). Oh and its a Nissan.

[Terminal]

It's got everything a Forrester has. plus more!

0.5L greater capacity

2 extra cylinders,

The pistons fire in the right direction

More luggage space

Option of dual sunroof

R33 Engine

[leech_]

You all make good points but they are to old and to long looking for me and in regards to the extra 0.5L capcaity yes over the old models but not the new ones they have a 2.5L as well the boxer style engine sounds nicer (although everyone will think a rex is coming ) the one i am going to buy has a sunroof who really needs 2

Again thanks for the feedback all but i have been in touch with a dealer and will be buying a Brand new Subaru Forester XT Luxury. Depending on the colour i get (at this stage urban grey) i am looking at a 3 - 4 week wait so will be coming out to show off the new toy.

[datto260Z]

BOOOO, nah probly a good choice. At least when you do eventually sell it, you will get a lot of your money back, gotta love subarus resale values.

[race_snooze]

Leigh go the evo for sure if I was earning another 15g on what I am now I would lease an evo. They are tidy cars good performance and style with out the family car look!!! lol.

Good luck mate.

[Terminal]

Have you thought about the Evo wagon they released? I don't know if they made very many though.

[leech_]

datto260z pretty much hit it on the head... if i was going to get an evo i would only want to keep it for 1 1/2 - 2 years max. I would be buying at the worst time as at the moment it is the most recent model and still worth a bit. I would be selling around 6 - 12 months after the evo X (10 for those of you who don't know roman numerals ) which would be forcing the prices down pretty bad.

Have you thought about the Evo wagon they released? I don't know if they made very many though.

Terminal i have seen some and they are actually ok looking but again same as above + i am not sure if they can be imported even though locally there was no Evo IX wagon the evo IX sedan was sold and i think like the forester STI it would have to come in as a personal import (own it for 12 months in Japan)

The subaru's have a great re-sale value i was actually looking to buy a second hand 07 XT Luxury forester and go figure it is actually cheaper for me to buy a brand new one in almost all cases (compared to tradingpost.com and carsales.com) + I have been given permission to do some mods over time so should be good fun when she gets a little more power.

it's only what 20 - 25 years till i am allowed my mid life crisis car who knows what fun cars will be out around then hehe

[Shell]

what about one of these Leigh... they've just become available to import according to prestige... I like it!

Toyota Caldina GT-T

Under SEVS we get the top of the line GT-T model (ST215W) which comes with the turbocharged 260PS (191kW) 3S-GTE engine, and 4-wheel drive system like the Celica GT-Four. Transmission is either 5 speed manual or tiptronic automatic.

http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2843/article.html

[leech_]

Agreed they are not to bad Michelle but i think i would take a Stag over one

I just put the deposit down on the forester i think in the long run I will want mine to look something like either of these two cars... well thats the intention at this stage.

I wonder what a set of TE37's would look like on a FOZ

[R34-GTT]

leech noo your looking at the wrong cars LOL go for the EVO lol

[leech_]

I know i know an evo would be more fun but i have already put my money where my mouth is i guess put 10K down on a new forester yesterday depending on what the dealer has to say i should have it in a week or so.

[R34-GTT]

ahhh well thats still good your getting a new FORESTER cant complain there ... atleast you know its in good condition