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View Poll Results: Altima SE V-6 or Impreza WRX?
Nissan Altima SE V-6 23 31.94%
Subaru Impreza WRX 49 68.06%
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Old 02-15-2002, 06:37 AM   #106
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I agree with those who have posted who state that these two vehicles really are meant to appeal to different audiences although I find it interesting that many people here (myself included) would consider each in a buying situation.

I really do love the WRX. However, although Subarus of late have a pretty solid record for reliability, I'm still not convinced that a high strung 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo is going to best a tried and true engine like the Nissan VQ for long term durability. Also, I do find this car's rather cheap looking interior hard to look past. I know this is meaningless in the 'speed rules' derby but if I'm gonna pony up $35K (Canadian - more on this below) I expect a better looking interior.

Someone tell me if I'm wrong but in the US it looks like the base price of both vehicles is almost the same ($23K - $24K). In Canada, a base WRX sells for $35K Canadian ($21875 US) and a base Altima 3.5 SE sells for just shy of $28K ($17500 US). These rates are based on current exchange rates. Without getting into why cars on the whole are cheaper in Canada (after the exchange rate) you can see that in Canada anyway the Altima SE is a total steal when compared to the WRX. Anyways, with such a huge price difference, it becomes a lot harder to justify going with the Subaru.

Were the WRX my only car I might still find a way to justify buying it (I do live in Canada after all where the AWD can be handy in the winters!). For example, the ease with which you can modify the WRX to get more power is certainly highly appealing to me. However, since one of my other vehicles is a 94 Supra TT, I already have a summer 'play vehicle' so based on my needs and the huge price difference I pointed out above, the Altima works better for me. Heck, for the price difference I'm going to finally put the BPU upgrades on my Supra and get a set of 18" wheels and tires!

Oh yeah - I'm sure the idea is tempting for you US folks to come up here and buy a car more cheaply and then import it back to the US. However, legislation makes this a very tricky thing to do.

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Old 03-10-2002, 01:39 PM   #107
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Cool 02 Altima vs WRX

I own the Altima 02 3.5 V6 and have added intake, exhaust, body kit and wheels and springs and have dynometered it. ( 235 peak wheel horsepower) This car stock has more wheel power and strength than the WRX. I based my opinion on Size and power( comfort all leather) over cheap and cute( looks like a Jetta inside). When I really look at the WRX I know I made the right choice. I have yet to race a WRX but I am not worried and I will be even less worried with the supercharger due out late this year.:flash: Don't take me wrong the WRX is cool but the Altima is the God. Only my opinion
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Old 03-11-2002, 12:26 AM   #108
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WHERE DID YOU GET THE BODY KIT?????
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Old 03-11-2002, 10:16 AM   #109
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Body Kit

Stillen just released the body kit
Call Stillen Anthony Ext 174
Get the number from www.stillen.com
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Old 03-11-2002, 11:32 AM   #110
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wow they made a kit for it already?
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Old 03-11-2002, 03:39 PM   #111
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Body Kit

When I get My digital Camera back
I will post a picture so you can check it out
It makes the car tough looking
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Old 03-11-2002, 09:10 PM   #112
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heh thats why i love nissan's. their cars look tough. (well for a japanese car atleast) but the altima has graceful smooth flowing lines. i can't imagine it lookin tough. i have to see it for myself.
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Old 03-11-2002, 11:38 PM   #113
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I hate stillen with a passion though? any other ideas?
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Old 06-18-2002, 03:38 PM   #114
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WOW thats great a AUTOMATIC maxima kept up wiht a WRX, unless its an SE it doesnt have the 5 Speed tranny.....so imagine a stick.....that would make it even faster

You kinds of people make me laugh at how stupid you are :bandit:
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Old 06-18-2002, 05:57 PM   #115
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ima going wit the WRX!:bandit: :smoka: :smoker2: :ylsuper
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Old 06-18-2002, 06:10 PM   #116
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i picked the WRX because i dont really like the altima and plus the WRX looks sweet
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Old 07-08-2002, 01:52 AM   #117
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with it being awd it's 0-60 should be in the low fives
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Old 07-10-2002, 12:30 AM   #118
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I'd wait for a WRX STi for performance and looks or a Evo VII for better performance with weaker looks.
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You kinds of people make me laugh at how stupid you are :bandit:

How am I stupid you jack ass. a 6 speed manaul tranny Maxima does a 1/4 in 14.3......14.3 is the best I have seen out of a WRX.....whats your point
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WRX...ever heard of booooooooost? The mods respond so much better on a FI car than on a N/A...until you get the supercharger, WRX will be better. Even after the supercharger, you could always swap out the WRX's turbo with a bigger one, like a HKS GT3240 ;D
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