roninsoldier83 wrote:
Yeah, I really loved my previous GTI... I'm curious, what does your criteria consist of?
Oh you know....... Keeping a car long enough to justify future car parts purchases for it. :P
I`m Batman wrote:The reason I'd go with the Subie is because of VW maintenance issues and cost....
...If you only want to keep it for a couple of years then reliability is a nonissue since the car will be under warranty until you get the next one.
Huzer wrote:Bummer about the issues you've had. I have the sound symposer beeping, but it's usually only after a quick move (driveway to garage type thing). I haven't had any of the other problems, although quite justifying replacing your car! Haha.
If I remember, warranty is 3/36 for Ford for bumper to bumper, powertrain is 5/60. For both counts, I'll hit the year limit rather than mileage. Of course, if I have the car that long, it'll be a minor miracle. The last vehicle I owned 3+ yrs was my Yukon, and that was 14 years ago. I'm REALLY trying to keep something longer for a change, although I said the same thing about the Tundra.
Saul_Good wrote:I'm still a honda boy. How about that Acura TL AWD? If I was a baller like you, I'd personally get an Acura ILX or Civic SI and 2 sets of wheels (snow and a/s).
Oh and I'd keep it for >2yrs :P
Learjet45 wrote:I don't know if this is some sort of old adage or just something I heard at some point, but there's the idea that when you go to a flip a coin, you end up hoping for a certain outcome in that brief moment between flipping the coin and it hitting the ground, and that's where your heart lies?
One thing I don't think has been mentioned that would be important to consider is safety. If I recall correctly, there is at least one mini-roninsoldier83 roaming around that you'll presumably be transporting in your new DD. In such a case, if I myself were in your situation, I know safety would be a paramount concern for me. Even if you're the perfect driver, other people can be unbelievably stupid. Subaru is certainly has a reputation for offering some of the safest cars on the road. I've come across various different accident pictures on LegacyGT.com and the Subaru subreddit, and some of the accidents that people walk away from virtually unscathed never cease to amaze me.
However, I know nothing about VW safety and can't make a fair comparison. I do think the AWD of the Subaru has an added benefit here for those days where weather really does suck. Sure, it would suck to be stuck if the VW left you stranded on a bad snow day (although personally I think the only situation that this would actually happen would be one where it's generally unsafe and anyone with half a brain would stay home). However, more likely is someone else being a complete and total numnuts. In that case, I could certainly see the AWD being beneficial in helping to avoid those who seem to have an allergic reaction to snow causing them to forget how to drive and any trouble they would cause.
Just 2 more cents from a bored Subaru owning college student.
Yes, I am a little biased. However, I did try an be as unbiased as possible in my post. Hence my lack of comparison since I don't know anything about VW safety.
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