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  1. 08-16-2002, 07:41 PM #1
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    Galant or subaru??

    Ok, right now i have a 99 galant es v6. Ive only had it for about 3 months, i was thinking about getting a 2000 subaru impreza rs(thats the non turbo 2.5). My question is for some people that have done simple mods like header, cai, car, are you happy with the performance? I mean is the galant worth it? I can get an impreza for around 15-16 and they are pretty quick. I dont wanna drop alot of money into my galant and get beat by some little ricer. Lemme know. thanks
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  2. 08-16-2002, 07:58 PM #2
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    You will most likely get better performance from the suburu, even if it is the non-turbo 2.5, especially if you mod it a little, and its a manual. =/
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  3. 08-16-2002, 08:01 PM #3
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    Go get the WRX
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  4. 08-16-2002, 08:05 PM #4
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    Depends on your usage...the Subaru has a tighter rear seat than even the Galant. If you're going to be hauling around people you might want to examine this aspect.
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  5. 08-16-2002, 09:24 PM #5
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    Yeah, the only Subaru I would waste my money on is the WRX. [/quote]
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  6. 08-16-2002, 09:35 PM #6
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    It's the exact reason why I didn't get an Eclipse..... too tight a fit and no rear passenger room.

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  7. 08-17-2002, 05:57 AM #7
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    The Galant is worth it. IF you can get a 5spd suby though that'd be nice, but i'd sure as hell not trade my Galant for one.
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  8. 08-17-2002, 07:54 AM #8
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    As much as I'd love to own a WRX, I wouldn't trade my Galant for it either. In answer to your question, I've done a few basic mods to my Galant, and yes I'm very happy with the performance. I also like the fact that if I want to haul people around, I can with no trouble. I've still got a lot of opportunity to do more mods if I want to and if I have the cash, but overall, I'm happy with what I've got so far.

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  9. 08-17-2002, 09:35 AM #9
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    A friend of mine has a WRX and I can't even see fitting two children in the rear. Nice car , but too small. It would be nice to have one but as Chip said, "I would never trade my Galant for one"!
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  10. 08-17-2002, 09:47 AM #10
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    Thanks for all the advice, im really not to concerned with passengers to be honest. I guess the only thing i dont like about my galant is the fact that it is an automatic.. A stick is much funner to drive plus you dont see to many imprezas around atleast not where i live and i see 20 galants a day. So i dont know, maybe ill just save a little extra money and go for an Audi A4 quattro :twisted:
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  11. 08-17-2002, 10:18 AM #11
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    Fuck the WRX, as a matter of fact fuck subaru, get the EVO VII.
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  12. 08-17-2002, 11:23 AM #12
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(J. T. Z.)</div><div class='quotemain'>A friend of mine has a WRX and I can't even see fitting two children in the rear. Nice car , but too small. It would be nice to have one but as Chip said, "I would never trade my Galant for one"!</div>
    Skraight up.
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  13. 08-17-2002, 12:08 PM #13
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    An Audi would be nice. If I have enough money, I would get one. Right now, I'm pretty content with my Galant.
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  14. 08-17-2002, 05:15 PM #14
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RollinBishiStyle)</div><div class='quotemain'>Thanks for all the advice, im really not to concerned with passengers to be honest. I guess the only thing i dont like about my galant is the fact that it is an automatic.. A stick is much funner to drive plus you dont see to many imprezas around atleast not where i live and i see 20 galants a day. So i dont know, maybe ill just save a little extra money and go for an Audi A4 quattro :twisted:</div>

    the A4 is gonna rock you for a little more than the 15-16 for the Scoob...

    I would stick with the galant... but then again you got the 4... you'd prolly be happier with the RS... go for it... you get AWD, and stick...
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  15. 08-17-2002, 05:46 PM #15
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    i gotta 6, and that stick and all wheel would be nice.
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  16. 08-17-2002, 05:58 PM #16
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RollinBishiStyle)</div><div class='quotemain'>i gotta 6, and that stick and all wheel would be nice.</div>

    if you got the 6, i'd hang tight... hell $600 will get you another 25-40 horses...

    There is a groupbuy going on for the AMSS headers, check it out...
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  17. 08-18-2002, 12:12 PM #17
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    How will 600 get me 25-40 HP. Thats alot for 600
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  18. 08-18-2002, 03:07 PM #18
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    As Tiller pointed out the AMSS headers will help free up around 20 to 40 hp, and the price is about 600 or so during the group buy.
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  19. 08-18-2002, 07:07 PM #19
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RollinBishiStyle)</div><div class='quotemain'>How will 600 get me 25-40 HP. Thats alot for 600</div>

    headers my friend, headers... to get the most out of them you will need to tune your fuel... which will cost you about $300 for the electronics, and another 150-300 for the dyno time to tune them...

    tuneing is not neccesary, but if you are going to do something, you may as well do it right...
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