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Anthony G
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2/21/2003
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What a disappointment! First of all, the 0-70 performance wasn't impressive at all! Unless your willing to drop the clutch at 4-5k, which I didn't do, because that's something I wasn't willing to do if I did own the car. Second anything under 3k it was a dog and there wasn't much surge when It did spool up. I have more on/off power surge when my 5.9L hit 4k! Third due to lack in purge acceleration I looked for any refinements, none where there! Short throw shifter was notchy and unpleasant to hold, lump of steel! The solid lifters made for a loud tapping noise from the outside of the car while idle was nothing to be desired with a ruff idle even being a Porsche H4 design. The engine huffed when the a/c was turned on and a noticeable drag on the engine could be felt. The interior sound proofing was non existent while the suspension creaked once during takeoff. The bug eye headlights I could shrug off if the bang for the buck was present, which I did not find. The boost gauge was a joke, who would dare to watch the boost gauge while trying to drive. HA you'll end up doing this!http://www.llamaparty.com/stuff/mr2crash.mpg
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Texas Todd
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2/21/2003
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Is the mr2 RWD?
What WAS this idiot doing?
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Anthony G
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2/21/2003
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Yeap it's rwd, who knows! It didn't look cheap either, I'm sure whom ever owned it dump some cash into it too. That Jetta has to be a total loss, even the front door showed signs on buckling.
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Darryl
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2/21/2003
13:42:04
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Wait a few months:
2004 WRX STi....2.5 liter, 300 HP/300 LB FT Torque
If you don't dig this car, you should'nt be behind any wheel!
Darryl
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Demon Dakota
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2/21/2003
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The STi is a damn beast. I got the same impressions from the standard WRX. It's good, just not great.
K&N Drop in AF (CAI during summer months)
True Dual exhaust and removed third cat
HO Cams & HO Intake
FASTMAN 70mm TB
Autolite 3923 Plugs
TPS @ .76 VDC
IAT Adjuster Mod
14.52@94.2 MPH at Silver Dollar Raceway
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Rosco
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2/21/2003
16:11:44
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Unfortunatly due to the extreme emissions laws the wrx power was killed. I was very dissapointed when they claimed they had 227hp whooptie bloody doo (note sarcazam). Back home in O.Z the scoobie doos have a lot more pep to them can't remember the figures but i beleive it's upwards of the 270 hp mark. Anyway the sti's are much of an improvement. I just can't figure out why america pises on all the goodies from japan, just like the new mitsubishi evo. They took out the active yaw control and the helacial front, electronic center and rear differentials. These are some serious attributes that helped make the car. Oh well I don't want one of those anymore anyway I'm just in love with my dak.
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FastD
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2/21/2003
18:10:29
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What a dumb ass in the MR2---why do these "boys" play around like they can drive..he should know the limitations of his car! Oh well!
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RaZoR
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2/21/2003
18:58:37
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH... what a fu**ing dumb ass!!!
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Brian Maier
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2/22/2003
14:47:59
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HAHAHAHHAHA it looks like he was trying to do one of those eBrake 180s and he F**ked it up big time.
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kevster
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2/22/2003
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2004 WRX is in my Town now, I saw one today..the youngster pulled up next to me, and it looked great, had a really tall rear wing, new front European headlamps, new style wheels, I really love that blue color from Subaru, I drove the 2003 and it was ok.. Now that the 04 is out I will take that one for a test drive myself..
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2/23/2003
13:16:10
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I owned the dak in my picture and compared
to my WRX. the dakota was on the losing end.
0-60 times on the WRX are 5.6....now 0.1
second slower than an S4 is pretty f*ckin
impressive...this b*tch hauls ass, especially
compared to my dakota. solid as a rock.
smooth, quiet and quick. I'll be pushin
300whp in a few weeks, so hopefully I could
give the STI a run for its money, plus I couldnt
suffice throwing $30,000 at a new car.
creaking suspension?
huffin motor?
rough idle?
looks like you test drove a lemon.
2003 WRX
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Fuddler
Dodge Dakota
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2/23/2003
16:42:30
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Nothing like comparing a pickup truck to a sub compact car.
Wonder how many sheets of plywood that Sub haul? How does it do off road on nything but smooth pavement?
These comparisons are stupid.
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dweishaar
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2/23/2003
18:50:48
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actually, i saw a WRX AWD out in the desert once and that thing HAULED, little silver thing all ralley'd out, very fast, very impressive....floated over the whoops.
The Baja Dak
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NDakota
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2003
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dweishaar...
Just wanted to share as a Dak enthusiest...I jumped my Dak for the first (and second) time a couple of days ago, and It was the greatest rush! Any suggestions on some suspension mods that wont break the bank? I still want to be able to tow, but I'm wanting some more offroad durability...probably going with some 33 inch tires.
Rock out,
Ryan
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Hoss318
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2003
19:40:16
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I used to respect the WRX.... until I drove an SRT-4.
220 dynoed to the wheels on a car with a sticker of 19,995...... why would you ever even consider a WRX? (Unless you absolutely need AWD)
R/Trottmann
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kota on 20s
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2/24/2003
22:41:13
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well because its a neon! i wouldnt buy one if it had 800hp.
and lets not forget about resale value!! whoever buys a neon SRT or non SRT will be so upside down on there payments it will make them cry.
~Eric
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kota on 20s
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2/24/2003
22:44:33
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BTW, last i heard, neon's were blowing headgaskets left and right, i wonder how they will handle a turbo? heh
FWIW, my mom has a 2000 stratus, and its the biggest POS!
~Eric
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Hoss318
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2/25/2003
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Yeah, it's a neon, the only drawback. It feels very solid, suprisingly solid.
And, if you modify a dakota, especially a stick, then welcome to upside-downville!
And yeah, Stratus, especially the 4-door, is a POS. And the Intrepid.... POS.
Dodge should stick to trucks and performance cars!
R/Trottmann
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2/25/2003
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after driving an AWD car, I would never go
back...this thing kicks ass in the rain. full
throttle around the corners with water on the
road, and it sticks like glue. f*ck the neon.
2003 WRX
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kota on 20s
GenIII
2/25/2003
01:45:14
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hoss, i have never been to "upside down-vill" what is it like there?
i agree that dodge should stick to trucks and there ONLY sports car. they should leave the car's to mercedes (including the neon)
~Eric
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Demon-Xanth
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2/25/2003
09:39:00
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WTF was up with that MR2 driver? Even a monkey would've been able to see the car turning and recover at that speed.
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DeepDak
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2/25/2003
15:47:43
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Hey!
Lay off the neon! hehehe Actually, I'm considering buying one as a daily driver (I commute quite a bit). I'm sort of getting tried of paying so much for gas. Don't get me wrong, I'm keeping my truck, just need something with better gas milage that can kick a little butt.
This will also give me an extra vehicle so I can rebuild the truck without worrying about having it back together before the next morning. I'm sure some of you can relate to this!
Well, if I go with a used vehicle, I'll probably check out the WRX & RSX. Price and mpg will be the deciding factor.
Eli
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Demon-Xanth
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2/25/2003
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The WRX is $2k cheaper, and a full second faster in the 1/4. The RSX is over priced, and overweight.
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tc
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2/25/2003
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Fuddler
I am with you!
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DeepDak
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2/25/2003
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Demon,
I'm talking used, so the 2k doesn't apply. Either car can be cheaper depending on quite a few variables.
In the "Perfect World" I'd find both cars used with the same numbers (miles, options, condition, etc), so the 2K might apply. The "Perfect World" never works out for me! ;)
Yes, the RSX is overpriced and slightly heavier than it should be, but its interior sytling is much nicer than the Subaru. IMO
Eli
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2/25/2003
20:34:32
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the RSX type S comes close to the WRX (not
the plane jane RSX), but still lacks in power
and is FWD not AWD...you can find plenty of
used WRX's with lots of hop up parts (300+
WHP) for a pretty decent price.
2003 WRX
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kevster
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2/25/2003
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WRX is HOT, I want one myself.. My brother and his wife have a 1996 Stratus, V-6, with 60-70 K miles, He hates the P.O.S. car. lots of problems with Transmission, engine light comes on, idle is up and down, dealer cant find problems, He has taken great care of car too.They bought it brand new also.paid 20k for it..
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Hoss318
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2/25/2003
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Eric-
After only putting $2000 down on a manual dakota, you can visit me in upside-downville :-)
R/Trottmann
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kota on 20s
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2/26/2003
00:56:41
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Eli, i have talked to a couple of people on www.i-club.com who went from a RSX to a WRX, and they said there was a big differance in performance.
why not just get a old (like 95ish) civic? they run forever, and you can get one cheap. my freind just sold his with 46k on the odometer for $3500
Hoss, dont worry about the upside down thing much unless you are planning on getting rid of it soon.
~Eric
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