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Jared. 12-26-12 11:56 PM

Split the difference, buy a Corolla.

Adrian_ 12-27-12 12:06 AM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15090815)
Should I buy...

Scion tC

Toyota Camry SE

??

Cars. Boo.

New Mustang GT?
Come on man you know you want to....

Muffin Man 12-27-12 12:14 AM

#yolo

That phrase is so, so incredibly stupid, but so fun to say.

yummygooey 12-27-12 12:21 AM

i still use it sometimes

because... well...

yolo

Scrodzilla 12-27-12 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15090815)
Should I buy...

Scion tC

Toyota Camry SE

??

Cars. Boo.

Stop ****ing around with Toyotas and Scions. Buy a Subaru Impreza.

Adrian_ 12-27-12 08:46 AM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15091206)
Stop ****ing around with Toyotas and Scions. Buy a Subaru Impreza.

I agree with this more then my suggestion. Shouldn't a 20 something fresh out of college wan't a more bad ass ride?

My grandma drives a Camry SE. (No joke.)

Scrodzilla 12-27-12 09:18 AM

I'm not even talking about an STI or whatever. The Impreza is a great car that will last a long time.

Adrian_ 12-27-12 09:34 AM

I wasn't serious about the badass part just a little teasing, another thing that's hard to interpret on the web.

To actually answer your question my Granny enjoys the Camry, spacious, comfy, and the trunk has enough space for bieks if you don't have a rack. I'll be driving it when I start college next year. I don't mind it but if it was my choice i'd be driving something sportier.

ddeadserious 12-27-12 09:34 AM


Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15091206)
Stop ****ing around with Toyotas and Scions. Buy a Subaru Impreza.

+1

Originally Posted by Scrodzilla (Post 15091394)
I'm not even talking about an STI or whatever. The Impreza is a great car that will last a long time.

+2

Mine has 180k on it, and over the past 2 years and 40,000 miles all I've replaced are the radiator, ball joints, and rear wheel bearings. It's never left me stranded and it's fun as **** to drive(especially in the snow).

yummygooey 12-27-12 10:12 AM

We're a Toyota family. We've had great experiences with all our Camry's (4 of them, one is a '12 SE) and I expect to get some really awesome pricing on either car because of this. I'm not gonna lie - I like the Camry. The only problem is that it makes me feel old when I drive it.

The salesman told me the tC and the Camry are the same platform... so for me it's kinda just a matter if 2 doors will be ok for me (20-something, single, car used mainly to drive to work). Either car would probably get a hitch or something for bike cargo-ing.

How does the Impreza drive? The engine seems undersized for that size car... 2.0L, 145ft-lb torque, 148hp.

Scrodzilla 12-27-12 10:16 AM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15091580)
.How does the Impreza drive? The engine seems undersized for that size car... 2.0L, 145ft-lb torque, 148hp.

Go drive one.

ddeadserious 12-27-12 10:39 AM

The transmission is geared in such a way that despite not having a ton of power, it's very peppy and enjoyable to drive.

Nagrom_ 12-27-12 10:45 AM

Subaru makes great cars in general. An uncle of mine has like 600K miles on his outback.

Jared. 12-27-12 10:52 AM

Some newer Subarus have problems with subframe rust, some older ones have problems with the heads warping (granted, around 160k). Those are the only things that have me apprehensive about purchasing one.

With that said, my next vehicle will probably be a Subaru. Just need to teach my wife to drive stick.

jdgesus 12-27-12 10:57 AM

honda 600

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi.../Honda_600.jpg

Santaria 12-27-12 11:41 AM


Originally Posted by jdgesus (Post 15091779)


'ballin


My 91 Subaru had 257k miles on it and I never changed the oil for an entire year. Still sold it, in great shape, for $2k.

Muffin Man 12-27-12 11:42 AM

^ +1
In reference to the Honda

Bat56 12-27-12 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15090815)
Should I buy...

Scion tC

Toyota Camry SE

??

Cars. Boo.

buy whichever will get driven the least

yummygooey 12-27-12 12:18 PM


Originally Posted by jdgesus (Post 15091779)

would drive

Impetus 12-27-12 12:58 PM

As much as I love Subaru, people knock on their unreliablility over here all the time. My sqrl's bestie has an aunt that works at a dealership and the aunt actually steered her away from buying one due to reliability issues. Anecdotal evidence is anecdotal though, so take it with a grain of salt (idgaf what her aunt says honestly, I'm still going to own a wrx in the near future).


I'm not a Toyota fan, but if I were to choose a car from your choices, I'd get the Camry hands down, even if only for the fact that it has 4 doors. 2 doors gets old really quick, especially if you go out a lot with friends. Oh, and the new scion looks uglier than a Camry IMO.

yummygooey 12-27-12 01:28 PM

I test drove the Subaru. I liked it. I'd be getting the Sport Premium trim, I think.

I want a WRX, but I don't know how to drive manual and I don't think manual is the best option for the hills of Seattle. Forever afraid of rolling backwards.

I really just want a reliable car that works. Fun to drive is a bonus.

8bits 12-27-12 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by yummygooey (Post 15092393)
I don't know how to drive manual and I don't think manual is the best option for the hills of Seattle. Forever afraid of rolling backwards.

<randomThought>
Coming from a 3rd world country this always seems so alien to me, 99% of the local population only drive manual it seems so natural to me
</randomThought>

Impetus 12-27-12 01:58 PM

Consider test driving a Mazda 3 if you're looking for a fun, reliable gas-sipper of a car. Thank me later. :p

Scrodzilla 12-27-12 02:09 PM


Originally Posted by Impetus (Post 15092483)
Consider test driving a Mazda 3 if you're looking for a fun, reliable gas-sipper of a car. Thank me later. :p

When Angie was shopping for a car a few years back, she was torn between a new Mazda 3 and a two-year old WRX with very low miles. After driving the Mazda 3, she chose the Subaru. I had an '07 Subaru Legacy GT wagon at the time and hated the Mazda when I test drove it too.

yummygooey 12-27-12 02:10 PM

I read about some reliability issues with the Skyactiv thingy. My friend just bought a Mazda 3 and it was making some odd noises, too. That, to me, is a sign to stay away.


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