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Ultimate Ski Car

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DBabay
Posts: 157 - Karma: 10
Im looking for a new car resonably piced, im not looking to buy off here, but i am just wondering what the best cars would be for an outdoor skiing lifestyle. Any ideas? I was thinking a Subaru WRX or Nissan Exterra?
Mar 20 2007 8:46PM
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dorikin
Posts: 1914 - Karma: 16
Does the Legacy 2.5gt come in a wagon?

Because In the U.S. we get the Subaru Legacy 2.5gt! It has the same 2.5l turbo 4 as the STI, and the same 6-speed manual transmission (with I believe the driver selectable torque split). And, they look fucking bad ass and are luxurious. Way sicker than the STI.
Mar 21 2007 9:29PM
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japollner
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Yes and no...

You can get the engine from an STI in your Legacy, but it will be detuned to 265hp. If you get the wagon, your only option is the automatic tranny (unless you buy a first year model, used).
Mar 22 2007 4:32PM
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freeski1620
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 1,718
my ideal ski ride would be a v70r with a thule or an sti.

im happy with mine currently though
99 ford explorer with thule rack
2 x 12 pioneer subs
3 way door speakers, 200 watt face
ipod connector
175,000 miles and still killin' it.
Mar 22 2007 5:08PM
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ogou0287
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...you definetly dont need a 4x4, I have a propulsion 1994 chevy pickup with no blocked differential with 4 seasons in front and rear brake only so I have to put in in neutral to brake properly and managed to get/come back from jay peak on fucking blizzard and up north every weekend...and the roads are always sketchy. many times I had troubles, but there is not 1 hill that I didnt climb. when I go at 5o km it feels like 100. learn to drive with a piece of shit like this and when you get to drive a "real" car, you feel like in a hummer and everything is so easy. recently drove an azteck and civic...its like I were in a fucking tank. both times roads were hell and people sliding all over the place...was like a pimp rollin in his caddillac...
Mar 22 2007 5:34PM
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RJD2
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whats your price range? That would probably eliminate about 1/3 of the posts in here so far.
Mar 22 2007 5:37PM
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k2steez
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wrx is a wagon dumbass
Jul 20 2007 5:57PM
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k2steez
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and they made an sti wagon for the first time this year check it out
Jul 20 2007 5:59PM
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PaulT
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Who needs 4 wheel drive when you are rocking metal spikes?
Jul 20 2007 7:03PM
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skidemon22
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it wouldnt be that bad. i drive a nissan maxima with a 5-speed stick and, i shift at 4000-5000 in gears 1,2,3.  but 4-5 at around 2500-3500. you have to admit, though, that redlining is fun 
Jul 20 2007 7:55PM
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rocktheLPs
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yeah the new 5 door sti is DOPE. personally im looking for an older impreza wagon. better fuel economy than the wrx. cheap as fuck. import a evo 9 wagon is your rich. and whoever said v70r you have good taste.
Jul 20 2007 8:13PM
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*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 257
quit saying sti.   they aren't reasonable priced, get shitty mileage and aren't THAT good in the snow.           personally, a small 4cyl suv would be the best for you.   along the lines of a honda element. 
Jul 20 2007 8:28PM
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rocktheLPs
Posts: 2095 - Karma: 14
theyre fast as fuck thats why they get bad mileage. and if you threw some studded snow tires on it, it would be bitching in the snow. ever seen the wrc snow rallys?
Jul 20 2007 8:37PM
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*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 257
they're fast as fuck because they have high performance engines that suck in lots of fuel.  all i'm saying is that there's tons of other options out there besides an sti that costs a good 15 grand more than most other things he'll be looking at. and studded snow tires work extremely well BECAUSE THEY'RE FUCKING STUDDED!   anything could rip the snow with them.   and he's definitely not going to be rolling on those because bottom line: they aren't practical for every day use.
Jul 20 2007 11:20PM
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Aenigma
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I drive an 03 Outback and I really like it in the snow.  This year I decided to get studded snow tires for it (totally unnecessary) and was able to take off through three feet of snow no problem--as long as I could see, I was good to go.  I was consistently getting miles further into the mountains than people in their SUV's and trucks, and never once got anywhere close to getting stuck.  In fact, I was hardly able to spin the tires save for the time we got freezing rain.  You can get them with the four cylinder, which is kind of gutless, or the 6 like mine if you want a little more go. 
Jul 20 2007 11:25PM
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massrider1076
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volkswagen passat w/ roof racks and snow tires. Gd up
Jul 20 2007 11:34PM
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fourhundred
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NISSAN FRONTIER
Jul 20 2007 11:57PM
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stempy
Posts: 468 - Karma: 10
THIS THREAD IS OLD STOP POSTING
Jul 21 2007 1:20AM
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GetPitted
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wrx wagon
Jul 21 2007 2:51AM
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dave44
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true .  normally shift at 3k too...
Jul 21 2007 3:04AM
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stempy
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Jul 21 2007 3:06AM
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Worst.NS.Member
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You cant combine a sports car and a family/ski/cargo car, I've been trying for 5 years. Closest you'll come to is an S4 avant (wagon), volvo V70R, 330xi wagon, all AWD and sexy. The new subaru Legacy Wagons are extremely expensive for what you get, and although theyre great in snow so are the ones I mentioned. Also I already made a thread like this called 'ultimate skimobile'
Jul 21 2007 9:01AM
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Bigwoods
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your right, i meant the WRX sport wagon
Jul 21 2007 10:13AM
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whattheshit
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4cyl suv.  4x4.   good gas mileage.
Jul 21 2007 2:17PM
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