So it looks like im finally going to get rid of my 98 safari van, and plan on getting a subaru(imprezza 2.5ts wagon, or 2.5rs coupe/sedan, 2002-2003)
are there any other comparable cars on the market?(AWD) im not a huge car buff so i cant think of any off the top of my head. the only thing i could think of was the evolution series by Mitsubishi, but i have heard many problems with getting parts, maintenance, etc, not to mention they all seem to run a lot more expensive. The lancer(same category as the imprezza 2.5?) is a front wheel drive car, no?
also, i need some advice as far as the amount of kms on a car...would it be better to buy a subaru with higher (like 300kms) kms on it, and just do an engine/tranny swap, then buying something with say 150kms on it and driving it till something breaks? My brother tells me engine and tranny swap would run be about 700 a piece, and installation would be slim to no cost for me.
thoughts/opinions on the best route? thanks pros!
