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Opinions from another 9-3 driver who drove 2 WRX's...
Posted by Keith K (more from Keith K) on Tue, 5 Jun 2001 16:52:02
In Reply to: Re: 9-3 Driver tests a WRX, Jeff, Tue, 5 Jun 2001 16:19:30
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I drove both the sedan and the wagon. Seats are great and so is the steering wheel and shifter. Randy is totally correct. Even though the magazines say it's a sub 6 second car, it sure doesn't feel like it. I got to take the WRX out by myself and I drove it as hard as I could to see what the limits are. As far as handling goes, on pavement it's good but the chassis can overpower the tires easliy. The lower profile tire option would be better for hard street driving. On loose gravel it was awesome (the dealer told me where to go and to take it on gravel to test the AWD). The tail would come out nicely and you can powerslide around turns very easily and in total control. It was a lot of fun to drive but it's ugly as hell on the outside and very plain with few options on the inside. I guess it depends on what you want from a car.
Keith K
1999 9-3
Posts in this Thread:
- 9-3 Driver tests a WRX, Randy Thatcher - WASAABE, Tue, 5 Jun 2001 10:40:01
- How about the 2002 Nissan Altima...., pmr, Wed, 6 Jun 2001 07:39:31
- Don't get the S2000!!!!, Rookie, Tue, 5 Jun 2001 20:54:44
- one got smashed in KC yesterday, Dean, Tue, 5 Jun 2001 16:49:52
- Re: 9-3 Driver tests a WRX, Jeff, Tue, 5 Jun 2001 16:19:30
- One word UGLY. A poor man's Audi S4, Vincent, Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:20:14
- Was that an WRX or a regular one?, Coolknight, Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:06:17
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