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Originally Posted by Trashed675
Well obviously i'm bringing my bias's into this(how could i not?). But her views aren't far off of mine. She got the Acura because it was her first car and it was what she could afford at the time, it was merely a tool, a means of conveyance, now she wants something that she can have a little fun in, while still remaining slightly practical.
They actually DID make auto WRX's, although maybe not anymore SEE . |
True - they did make them for the first year or two after their introduction to the US, but they didn't sell very well, so they stopped making them. As a result, I'd be hesitant to get one (the rarity doesn't bode well for repairs if something were to go wrong with the transmission, and given the market for a wrx, it probably would hurt for resale value as well). I'd still probably lean towards the GTI though - its steering feels a bit better to me, the engine feels a bit more refined and smooth (though it doesn't have as much raw power), and the interior quality is a bit nicer. The WRX is somewhat raw, and kind of loud inside (especially at idle), which is great if you like that kind of thing, but it's kind of a polarizing factor (actually, one friend of mine just got a new WRX limited sedan, and another friend just got a new GTI, so I've had the chance to experience both recently). As for the WRX shifter? It felt fine to me. My friend ordered his with the factory short shifter, and honestly, it feels better than my Cayman (but worse than a new BRZ/FRS). I haven't driven one older than about an 09 though, so I can't comment with regards to the older models.
Back to the original point though - by all means, she should get a sporty car if that's what she wants. The original question you posted didn't really make that clear though - it sounded more like you were the driving force behind the desire for sportiness.
Another car possibly worth considering (if she wants an auto) is a recent Lancer Ralliart - the recent ones come with a halfway decent double clutch setup, and the engine is quite nice.