[Shotimes] (OT) CTS-V in Detroit Free Press

[Ron Porter]

I guess I see the WRX - Miata thing as a real apples-to-oranges decision. If
the AWA wants a Miata, I guess that decision has been made!! Since the Miata
would be a summer-type vehicle (I'm guessing), why not go used? Personally,
I like the older Miata styling, rather than the new one that came out in the
last year or two.

Used WRXs are in the $16-20K range. Yeah, not a lot of space, but (1) enough
in the front seat for me, and (2) enough in the rear for me to easily fit,
which means I can carry 4 adults if need be. I liked the wagon for the
bodystyle, plus it has a bit more flexibility for carrying stuff. The new
'04 WRX will have a moonroof available (I like having one, and doesn't have
the big driving lights like the earlier models (looks better, IMHO). Here's
a shot of the new front-end:

http://www.imprezawrx.com/servlet/showroom?command=overview&model=IMPREZA&tr
im=WRX_SEDAN

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: James White [mailto:greensho@crown.net]
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 12:28 AM
To: Ron Porter; Dave Kegel; Shotimes
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] (OT) CTS-V in Detroit Free Press


I'm somewhat in the same opinion as Ron P.

Although, I don't see a spike in my income for a while, so I see another
'94-5MTX SHO in the next year or so.

A WRX would be better, but only after the AWA gets her Miata.  Not sure if
we should get a good used one or a new Miata. Any hints on that would be
appreciated.  I drove a WRX while back, but was not overly impressed with;
useable interior and truck room, dull handling and personality, and in
general ugly looks...  In all a typical Japanese car with a fair amount more
power.

If I do have somekind of a spike in the income, I would get an Audi S6
Avant, over and above the M5.

Bet that Neuspeed has parts on the shelf that would let this puppy get
450-500 hp to the wheels!  All 4 of them!

Jim White - greensho@crown.net
Valparaiso, Indiana
'93  5 SPEED   278k few mods
'95  5 SPEED   242k lots of mods
"double clutch"  it's good for both you and your SHO

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: "Dave Kegel" <d.kegel@attbi.com>; "Shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 4:55 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] (OT) CTS-V in Detroit Free Press


> I hear ya.....
>
> I have been having a private series of messages with another SHO lister.
> Basically, my choices right now for my next daily driver are a WRX wagon
and
> a used 540i 6-speed. Although both are the same cost, the WRX wagon is the
> top contender at this point (FWIW, I think it looks better than the
sedan).
>
> An older SHO is on the radar screen as a play car, but my options are all
> over the map, even though I am still a Ford fan.......if they had a decent
> sport sedan tat could compete.
>
> And, if the company takes off in a year or two......a new M5!!
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Dave Kegel
> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2003 5:31 PM
> To: Shotimes
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] (OT) CTS-V in Detroit Free Press
>
>
> I mentioned this to Kurt offline, but I'll throw it out here as well.  I
> don't believe the current car enthusiast is as narrow minded as they used
to
> be.  Look at all the car nuts that are driving Subaru's now, of all
things!
>
> There were a lot of die hard Ford fans that jumped to GM in the mid to
late
> '90s, when the last gen F-body was kicking the Mustang's ass.
>
> I think if they brought back a fast as hell Yugo that was priced right,
> people would jump all over it.
>
> Dave
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
> To: <dmall@mwonline.net>
> Cc: "Shotimes" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: April 16, 2003 4:17 PM
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] (OT) CTS-V in Detroit Free Press
>
>
> > although I'm an old fart who remembers the brand differentiation of
years
> > ago, I disagree. Doesn't mater if it's a Ford or a Mercury. I would buy
> > whichever model appealed to me. If the current Marauder was a Galaxie
500,
> I
> > still wouldn't buy a dog like that!!
> >
> > Ron Porter
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