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[speedpimp]

I like the old fire truck.

[GB]

Sooooo....

What's the general wErd on the VR6?

https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/5973151747.html

[thesameguy]

Generally reliable, unnecessarily complex (two water pumps, really?), a fair number of fairly expensive components (not atypical of contemporaries, though). Transmissions are pretty good, though IIRC the clutch a little undersized. In a MkIV, you're more likely to be plagued with annoying door locks and window regulators and other doodads. Typical VAG suspension costs. Most stuff is available cheaply in the aftermarket which is nice - bazillions of MkIVs that share the bulk of their bits is nice. Some stuff doesn't wear very nicely - the soft-touch plastics for example, but that stuff shouldn't be a problem on such a low mileage car. On the upside, they're pretty safe and the Jettas came with curling irons and blow dryers. Also, four bills gets you VCDS (nee VAG-COM) which is every bit as good as the factory tool for diagnosis & programming... and you'll want that. Although not an inspiring drive, I think you could do a LOT worse than MkIV. They were probably the best small VWs, maybe tied with the MkIV. Before and after, they were much cheaper cars.

[thesameguy]

You made me think real hard - MkIV vs. 9-3. Very similar cars long-term. Given a VR6 with a manual and a 9-3 with a manual and ACC, I'm not sure which I'd choose. I think the B20x is the better motor from a reliability and maintenance perspective, but DI cassettes and throttle bodies are kind of a drag. Hmmmm.

[GB]

I think I've kind of ruled out the NG900/OG9-3 for him. A decent 9-3SS manual would still be a possibility, though. Well, "ruled out" is maybe too strong a phrase... but they're not really included in my searching anymore.

I'm still just throwing things at the wall to see what sticks... no rush. Thanks for your thoughts on the VR6.

[Cam]

We will be selling this very soon, 2006 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.
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Fun, good-looking car, dealer maintained, driven by responsible adults, never abused or modified. 5-speed manual, 173 hp from the factory, ~96,000 miles on the odo.

We were just going to trade it in for the Forester, but we could both benefit from a private sale. We get more money than a trade and you get a good price. Wanna talk?

Edit: Actually, based on the other listings you have been posting, it is probably outside your price range.

[GB]

While I haven't set an actual hard cap, I need to stay within my "cash sale" range. Which is also a bit fluid... under $4000 for sure, $3000 is better, $1500 would be PERFECT.

A non-ricered Subaru would certainly be considered.

[Cam]

Well, the car is certainly worth more than $4000 in a private sale, according to KBB.

[GB]

Too rich for this purchase, then. Thanks for thinking of me, though.

Back to flinging ideas around:



$2750 https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/5982035872.html
I've texted this guy... the car might be too stripped for what we need it for. No A/C is great for a racecar, not so good for a combo street/HPDE car. But the hardtop and rollbar are worth his asking price alone.





https://daytona.craigslist.org/cto/5954190245.html

[Godson]

Answer is always Miata