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    10-08-2012 07:31 AM #36
    Quote Originally Posted by clarisamin View Post
    I don't think Subaru are for gays. It was indeed a cool one and we have it. Don't think of other people. Think of yourself and enjoy having one.
    It was a joke, he drives a Forester.

    I'd buy an older Honda, but I've sat in a few and just don't fit..
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    10-08-2012 07:53 AM #37
    I would buy a BMW, but I left Philly over a year a go and no longer am I a complete douche bag. Also I don't like tanning.

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    10-08-2012 09:43 AM #38
    Quote Originally Posted by dirtyfingers View Post
    Hyundai / Kia: I would have bought one had they offered a spare tire kit option.
    I also want to add:

    Ford: I would have considered a Focus or Fiesta if they offered a three door hatch option.

    Chevrolet: I would have considered a Cruze had they offered a hatch or wagon option.

    Mini: If the reliability didn't suck so bad.

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    10-08-2012 10:09 AM #39
    Quote Originally Posted by 2.0TJett View Post
    Just got to think about $/Quality
    You mean $ = ridiculous maintenance costs and stuff going wrong all the time.

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    10-08-2012 10:52 AM #40
    Quote Originally Posted by patrikman View Post
    I would get a Subaru but I hear they are only for the gays.
    I have a BRZ and a Miata. Is there anything else I can get to make a trifecta?
    Last edited by Smigelski; 10-08-2012 at 10:59 AM.

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    10-08-2012 11:00 AM #41
    I would get a Mini if it weren't for this:


    I would get a Subaru if it weren't for this:


    I would get a BMW or an Audi if it weren't for this:
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    10-08-2012 11:57 AM #42
    Quote Originally Posted by Smigelski View Post
    I have a BRZ and a Miata. Is there anything else I can get to make a trifecta?
    I have a WRX and 2 Miatas. So, yeah.
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    Don't you see what I mean?
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    10-08-2012 12:02 PM #43
    I would buy another VAG product, but they don't see TDI + AWD as a viable option for the US Market ...

    /if they did, well ...


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    10-08-2012 01:24 PM #44
    I'd get a Nissan Maxima, except the CVT is a complete joke and the car needs a 6MT and DSG type options.

    I'd would get an Acura, if their design language didn't suck so much.

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    10-08-2012 01:37 PM #45
    I would buy another Volkswagen but there aren't anymore coilpacks left for replacement on this planet because my mk4 used them all.

    I would also buy a FC rx7 but apex seals scare me.
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    10-08-2012 01:38 PM #46
    Obligatory "I would get an AMG Benz, but no manual."

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    10-08-2012 01:45 PM #47
    Quote Originally Posted by carlos_miami View Post
    Obligatory "I would get an AMG Benz, but no manual."
    There are a bunch of cars I wouldn't mid having except for the lack of a manual transmission.

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    10-08-2012 01:48 PM #48
    I would buy a Mercedes C Class but they don't offer the sexy things in manual anymore..

    That, and the fact that the 2002 C320 my parents had spent a week in the shop every 5,000 miles and every electrical component on that vehicle failed and required a home refinance to fund the repair.

  14. 10-08-2012 01:51 PM #49
    Quote Originally Posted by 2.0TJett View Post
    There's a lot of people on this car lounge that like hyundai damn ugly cars and every time i get in one it feels like its ready to fall apart same thing with toyota,honda,kia and as i would like to think Subaru is better there just not. Id just buy 4MATIC C-Class and call it a day..
    I think proper sentence structure is a pre-requisite for a Benz, unless it's a 1988 190e and you wear the hood ornament around your neck.

    Sorry.

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    10-08-2012 01:55 PM #50
    Quote Originally Posted by carlos_miami View Post
    Obligatory "I would get an AMG Benz, but no manual."
    Quote Originally Posted by Smigelski View Post
    There are a bunch of cars I wouldn't mid having except for the lack of a manual transmission.
    Click on this thread expecting 50% of the post to be: "I would get model X, but it isn't offered in manual."

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    10-08-2012 04:49 PM #51
    Quote Originally Posted by randy View Post
    OP here. I disagree, while Subaru made it a bit better, this post was started because I just came back from the Subie dealer and felt this way.
    Driving a modern Subaru is like driving a Sherman Tank with a plexi glass body. The underpinnings, drive-train, motor etc.. is all Rock Solid. It's the body and interior that still feels like it was made by Fisher Price.

    The good news is that Subaru tech is still light years behind the rest of the industry save for Mitsu, Suzuki and Subaru's new "Eye Sight" system. This means there is less gadgetry to go wrong down the road. And because the interiors are mostly hard-plastic they resist the abuse my two small boys throw at them daily.

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    10-08-2012 04:57 PM #52
    Quote Originally Posted by BRZ View Post
    Click on this thread expecting 50% of the post to be: "I would get model X, but it isn't offered in manual."
    Or how about I would buy brand X, but they don't offer; 5-door wagon thingy, with mad stance, diesel-hybrid, 10-speed "Manual" 70 mpg (Because 25 mpg is killing me on my 2.5 mile commute) 7-pass seating be able to handle HPDE's and Auto-X weekends, 50/50 weight distribution, less than 2500 lbs, Camcord reliability, Lexus service dept, Tacoma resale value etc... and on and on…

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    10-08-2012 05:00 PM #53
    Quote Originally Posted by randy View Post
    OP here. I disagree, while Subaru made it a bit better, this post was started because I just came back from the Subie dealer and felt this way.
    Funny, because the doors on my '12 Outback have a nice and solid feel to them when opened and closed.

  19. 10-08-2012 05:22 PM #54
    I would buy a Cadillac, but they all look the same.

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    10-08-2012 05:24 PM #55
    I would get a Subaru Forester, but they still have 4-speed automatics and manuals are harder to find than dodos.
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  21. 10-08-2012 05:43 PM #56
    I would love an older merc or BMW if they weren't so rare in upstate ny lol rust

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    10-08-2012 05:59 PM #57
    Quote Originally Posted by C4 A6 View Post
    You mean $ = ridiculous maintenance costs and stuff going wrong all the time.
    Do you get notification on your phone when somebody mentions VW/Audi??
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    10-08-2012 07:23 PM #58
    Porsche, but can't afford to fix it.
    BMW, but can't afford to fix it.
    Audi, but can't afford to fix it.
    Subaru, but 4AT and longevity issues.

  24. 10-08-2012 07:24 PM #59
    Quote Originally Posted by Turq View Post
    I'd consider a German car, but people like 2.0TJett buy them.


    Thank you for not buying one!
    Driving a VW is like having sex ,You just have to find the right curves and floor it and you will always have a hell of time.

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    10-08-2012 07:26 PM #60
    Quote Originally Posted by 2.0TJett View Post
    Thank you for not buying one!
    Your signature made me laugh out loud. The VW in my house is 3rd of three for "fun to drive."
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    10-08-2012 07:30 PM #61
    I would get Ferrari, but they are more than I can afford, pal.
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  27. 10-08-2012 07:39 PM #62
    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Stack View Post
    Your signature made me laugh out loud. The VW in my house is 3rd of three for "fun to drive."

    S2000's are fun to drive but on the other hand its a death trap above 50 mph.. Acura TSX they just don't thrill me, they feel like honda accord. Just my thoughts. More than happy to make you laugh though!
    Driving a VW is like having sex ,You just have to find the right curves and floor it and you will always have a hell of time.

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    10-08-2012 07:42 PM #63
    Quote Originally Posted by 2.0TJett View Post
    S2000's are fun to drive but on the other hand its a death trap above 50 mph.. Acura TSX they just don't thrill me, they feel like honda accord. Just my thoughts. More than happy to make you laugh though!
    Death trap over 50?

    Third choice is MkV2.5L Jetta. So yeah.
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  29. 10-08-2012 07:43 PM #64
    Quote Originally Posted by 2.0TJett View Post
    S2000's are fun to drive but on the other hand its a death trap above 50 mph.. Acura TSX they just don't thrill me, they feel like honda accord. Just my thoughts
    Is that you, Petey boy?

  30. 10-08-2012 07:43 PM #65
    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Stack View Post
    Death trap over 50?

    Third choice is MkV2.5L Jetta. So yeah.
    Point Made
    Driving a VW is like having sex ,You just have to find the right curves and floor it and you will always have a hell of time.

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    10-08-2012 07:43 PM #66
    I would buy a Ford (Focus ST) but worried about not only reliability but Ford's response to issues. Wasn't reassured with the Mustang manual trans issues and Ford's response.
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    10-08-2012 07:56 PM #67
    Quote Originally Posted by TM87 View Post
    Do you get notification on your phone when somebody mentions VW/Audi??
    No, my gaydar is just that good.

    And if you actually read the post I was quoting, you'd realize that neither VW or Audi was mentioned--it was actually MB. Moron

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    10-08-2012 07:59 PM #68
    I would buy a new VAG product if it didn't come with that God awful 2.5L oversized gas guzzling pig of an engine, and overpriced diesel.
    Easy like Sunday Morning.

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    10-08-2012 08:11 PM #69
    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Stack View Post
    Your signature made me laugh out loud. The VW in my house is 3rd of three for "fun to drive."
    If you find a curve and floor it, the understeer trying to taking you straight off road would be 'exciting'.

    And this comes from the previous owner of a 2.0T Sportwagen and a TDI '10 Golf.

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    10-08-2012 08:44 PM #70
    I'd buy a Kia Forte Koup, but it's a Kia.
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