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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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HELP! I want to buy a WRX STI or Corvette ZO6!

Stop me before I overflow my garage!

I'd keep my MCS, of course.

I JUST WANT ONE OF THESE CARS!

Talk me down, man.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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Do It!!! Do It!!!!

LeMans Blue.... *drool*
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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yeah, if you are getting one of those two, get the Z06, you will have each of two different worlds.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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I vote STI
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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zo6!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by macncheese
I vote STI
Lets see you can get about 2 STI's for the price of on Z06
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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STI was almost my car while in DC. Once I moved to FL though the MINI took over in my head... Also I used to do paintless dent repair at a Subaru dealship and was going to get a SICK deal on a new one... Too bad. It will happen eventually though!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:46 PM
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z06!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by TheWrks
Lets see you can get about 2 STI's for the price of on Z06
true, but you get 10 times the car with the Corvette!!!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:48 PM
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Get another job and get both!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 89AKurt
Get another job and get both!
dont encourage him to waste money on a STI

those could be mods on the vette AND the MINI!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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You don't mention what part of the world you live in. If you have long, snowy, winters then go for the WRX STI.

If you are in a more southerly enviroment without a real winter, go for the Z-06.

IMHO
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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Whoa!

I'm stunned by the quick and vociferous reaction here at NAM!

But I like it!

75 percent of the people at mini2.com went with the STI!

It looks like the opposite here...I guess if you've ever driven across Iowa you have a different opinon.

Okay. I'll get the Z06! Although I've been looking at a 2000 C5 convertible that is RED!

What do you think: NEW 206 WRX STI vs. USED 2000 C5 Corvette?

Thanks for your input!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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milage and specs?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:56 PM
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ohhh, now the things changed, i was thinking the new Z06, and for one second, i said why not a 911? yeah yeah, STI
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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okay if you dont want the used car, maybe another MCS or two?
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by thefuturequeenofnebraska
true, but you get 10 times the car with the Corvette!!!
we can go back and forth all night so I'll leave it at that.....
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Get an EVO MR and a STI.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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STI. Go drive it, you wont be dissapointed.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Get the Z06, and get the twin turbo from Lingenfelter Performance.. 800hp can easily smoke any STI or EVO..
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Why tell us ?
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by francisk
Get the Z06, and get the twin turbo from Lingenfelter Performance.. 800hp can easily smoke any STI or EVO..
Until the Z06 spins out in a corner from all that power.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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i'd get the Z06 myself if those were my choices. the STI's cool, but i've had a modded WRX in the past which was enough suby fun for me.

even the vette coupes are nice... that might be more of my choice as im not
really into stiff suspension all that much any more and rather cruise around town.
it's more fun to drive a slow car fast than to drive a fast car slow.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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My vote would be STI (although I can't stand the fugly new Suby noses). I am currently driving a highly modded WRX. If you really want some awd fun, I'd wait for the Evo X next year. I went back and forth and debated on a bunch of car options before deciding to order the MINI. Waiting on the Evo X was high on my list right behind a used 911 turbo (which I still hope to get in a year or two).
 
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Old Feb 2, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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here's one totally out of left field: you've got a sporty little car. How about getting a Ram SRT-10? Maybe even loaded up with the Hennessey turbo kit? I mean, how cool would be driving a full size truck that hits gets up to 60 in under 4 seconds?

=D
 
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