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Originally Posted by Cristobal09
So Al, did you ever get to test drive a cts-v ? 
What cars did you test drive? What made you choose the sti over the other cars you previously wanted to test?
I forget, you got rid of the mazda right? |
I'm selling the Mazda before I pick up the Scooby.
I tested a little bit of everything.
I didn't get to test a CTS-V, but it was out of my price range anyway. And I was concerned about cost of insurance and gas with that.
I nearly bought a Z06. I test drove two of those. Had I found the right deal, I might have bought one. I love the way they drive. So much performance for the dollar. But alas, I have a labrador and a need to travel in winter.
I drove a Focus ST and a Mazdaspeed3, but I decided I wanted to go upscale with an AWD hatch.
I have also driven the VW Golf R, and I really liked it, but I'm not sold on cost of maintenance on German vehicles past warranty. The STI is quicker stock, but the R can be chipped to be very fast.
And I tested the Mustang GT. Almost bought one or a Boss, but again, AWD in snow was a deciding factor here.
The WRX is just so versatile. 300hp, .95 on skidpad, room for 4 adults, cargo space, 6mt available with short-throw, AWD... Total package.