Seriously going to work towards buying a Ralliart

[OzZyMaN2438]

I opened up a second savings account the other day to start putting money away for the next year for a downpayment on a new car. I want an Evo badly, but I think that the combination of fuel economy, ride harshness, and over-all super racy nature make it a less then ideal daily driver. However I think that the new Lancer Ralliart would be very ideal. Basically it is about 85% of the EvoX for $10k less than the Evo.

Check it out- (I would want the car in either blue or black)
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sed ... index.html

*Also worth noting: Road & Track managed to get a Ralliart to hit 60mph in 5.4 seconds
*For the next model year, the Ralliart will supposedly get a 5hp/tq power bump, the Evo's rims/tires, an optional 5spd, and be about 150lbs less
*Since it is basically an Evo engine, one could simply put basic bolt ons and a boost controller and have the power and acceleration of an Evo with the ride of a much more relaxed car.
*Yes, I know the new WRX is faster, but I've heard about reliability problems and the styling is hideous to me. The new WRX/STi's have really gone downhill IMO.

[ElectroGhandi]

I agree with you on the WRX thing. The best looking Impreza was the bug eye one in the early 2000s. The new one is gross; It reminds me of a Ford Focus.

[charbs152]

personally i think its fugly, especially the front

[RITmusic2k]

Wow, that does sound like quite a nice blend of trim levels there!

[94Corolla5Speed]

Doesn't the Ralliart only come in SST? Don't betray us Jeremy!

[OzZyMaN2438]

ha ha. Thats why I want to wait until next year- not only do I have the chance to save for a down payment- but I can give them a chance to perfect the TC-SST and check out the manual version side by side when it becomes available to see which I like best. I drove the TC-SST and I really liked how smooth it was and I'm always up for innovative technology especially when it comes to cars.

[ColJessip]

I agree with you on the WRX thing. The best looking Impreza was the bug eye one in the early 2000s. The new one is gross; It reminds me of a Ford Focus.

Wrong,

[jomotopia]

^ yup... 22B (same chasis as above) is the sexiest Impreza to date, too bad we didn't have them in the US. for US turbo models i think my generation (04-05) is the best looking, but i'm probably biased lol.

i've always heard Subarus to be more reliable than the equivalent Mitsubishis and i've never had any trouble from mine. but if you're going for a new car i do agree the new Lancers look much better than the new Imprezas.

[watkins]

^ yup... 22B (same chasis as above) is the sexiest Impreza to date, too bad we didn't have them in the US. for US turbo models i think my generation (04-05) is the best looking, but i'm probably biased lol..

This. There is no arguing. Except we did have them in the US. Just not the fast ones. 2.5RS was/is an amazing car though

[FDSpirit]

Well, at least we agree on the Scoobie posted . Anyway, onto the Ralliart. I personally like the Ralliart over the new Imprezas hands down. Best of luck with getting one.

[jomotopia]

^ yup... 22B (same chasis as above) is the sexiest Impreza to date, too bad we didn't have them in the US. for US turbo models i think my generation (04-05) is the best looking, but i'm probably biased lol..

This. There is no arguing. Except we did have them in the US. Just not the fast ones. 2.5RS was/is an amazing car though

one more note on this and then we can get back to the Ralliart topic ... we didn't get a widebody like the 22B in the US and IMO the widebody is what makes it the best looking, and that is what i was specifically referring to.

i for one am happy and impressed that they have turboed the Ralliart. lots of potential in it now.

[LHOswald]

i like the '04 and '05 models the best. idk why but when i look at a car im not looking at what i like about the shapes, im looking for how aerodynamic it is, and the '04-'05 Impreza WRX STi's use air pretty (air)dam effectively. spoiler looks retarded but gives alot of downforce (and its not a spoiler on a FWD car ), hood scoop+FMI looks badass with spoiler and more badass with hood scoop (hood scoop only cool if it actually works and you have no A\C) and the front just looks like it sucks in all the air it wants, and the rest is pushing down the car. no waste from that car

damn i want an STi so bad

[watkins]

damn i want an STi so bad

Herpes, perhaps?

[jomotopia]

sorry we jacked your thread OzZyMaN2438.

best of luck getting that Ralliart... definitely want pictures when you do!

[Jastreb]

ha ha. Thats why I want to wait until next year- not only do I have the chance to save for a down payment- but I can give them a chance to perfect the TC-SST and check out the manual version side by side when it becomes available to see which I like best. I drove the TC-SST and I really liked how smooth it was and I'm always up for innovative technology especially when it comes to cars.

You think they're gonna bring a version of the Ralliart with the manual tranny?