Car decisions

[Dallas]

So I am in the market to get a new vehicle. I can't decide if I want a truck again or another car.

I have narrowed the choices down to the following 2 vehicles

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX/STI 5door edition


Or

2011 GMC Sierra Denali .... (really tired of buying all of this gas...currently Hemi v8 in the 300c I drive)

 

[kmp77]

Both are nice. The truck won't help on saving gas though

 

[Dallas]

Both are nice. The truck won't help on saving gas though

I've been paying 3.93/gallon. It hurts

 

[kmp77]

I've been paying 3.93/gallon. It hurts

Even the cheap stuff hurts I get 17/18 mpg in my Tacoma and drive 70 miles a day. Those 45mpg cars are looking nice.

 

[Route 66]

Get an SRT8.

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[big dog cowboy]

I have narrowed the choices down to the following 2 vehicles

Which one fits your lifestyle the next few years?

Which one fits your budget the next few years?

If the answer is the same, your problem is solved.

 

[Route 66]

It seems to me it boils down to whether you need something big enough to haul stuff with. Otherwise the Subaru is a great pick. You'll have the performance you miss from the Hemi and better mileage.

If the Sierra doesn't have 4WD then youll have the AWD at least in the Sub. Current manufacturer deals also would affect my decision as well.

 

[Faerluna]

I'd get the Subaru. If you really need to haul something that would tear up the interior, you can always rent a truck from Home Depot.

The bigger savings will be in gas, and the hatchback will let you haul a large quantity of stuff, assuming the back seats fold down.

 

[ZeroClub]

Between the two, I'd go with the Suburu.

I've got a Volvo S60 ... it's a great highway car. As for my next car, I'm thinking a VW Golf Diesel would be nice (very fuel efficient, nice ride for a smaller car).

 

[adamc91115]

I'd say the Sierra, but I'm biased. I have an '07 Sierra.

The 2011 Sierra Denali 2500's with the Duramax are sweet.

But you said you're tired of buying gas, so you should probably go with the Subaru.

 

[MonsterD]

Does the turbo boxer 4 really get that great of gas mileage?????

hmm let's see.........

Engine

• 2.5L H4, 16 valves, 305 hp @ 6000 rpm
• 6 speed manual transmission
• 17 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy

uhhh ok

 

[Dallas]

The gas has been a real issue for me lately. The 300c I drive gets 10miles/gallon city and maybe MAYBE 14HWY, if I keep my foot out of it. The turbo on the Subaru will be a little better but not by much.

I really need to just stop driving like a bat out of heLL. :laugh2:


I love the Suby. One of my co-workers has the WRX version and just RALLIES it.

Thanks for everyones input. I appreciate it.

 

[WoodysGirl]

The 300c I drive gets 10miles/gallon city and maybe MAYBE 14HWY

I bought a 2nd car for str8 cash a few months ago just to reduce the miles I was putting on my trailblazer. Needless to say with the rise in gas prices, my little Honda has been worth every penny I paid for it.

The difference is basically $20 per fill up right now. I get fantastic gas mileage in it.

 

[Kevinicus]

Get an SRT8.

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Ditto.

An R/T is fine too.


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[Route 66]

Ditto.

An R/T is fine too.


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[CanuckCowboysFan]

I have a dilemma too..

Don't know if I should trade in this

for this

 

[CliffnDallas]

Buy one of these. Put the top down, buy some nice shades and learn to relax...

 

[theogt]

I'm not sure you can get further opposite ends of the vehicle spectrum.

 

[WDN]

 

[jimmy40]

The gas has been a real issue for me lately. The 300c I drive gets 10miles/gallon city and maybe MAYBE 14HWY, if I keep my foot out of it. The turbo on the Subaru will be a little better but not by much.

I really need to just stop driving like a bat out of heLL. :laugh2:

Makes no difference how I drive my Hemi Ram Quad, I'm going to get 14 MPG no matter what.