05 WRX vs. DC5R

[dslt]

U can easily pick up a ep3 for that price!

[dc5jim]

From what I can rmbr when looking for a car: Back when the Type R was out, there was a 'base model'. Near the end of that run there was a 'special edition' with leather and stuff. These were all pre-facelift.

At the end of 04 there was the facelift model which came as a 'Luxury' or 'Type S' model. The lux looks a lot like the Type S except for the stock wheels (I think). It also came as an auto, which probably makes it a better commuter. Sometimes I tire of shifting...

Edit: Also, I really wanted to buy an S15, which didnt seem to be in your list of considerations and should be in your price range.

The DC5 still feels tight inside, as in the controls feel good and the panels all line up. I get around 10L/100km depending on how much traffic i get stuck in. A small issue is water in the headlights, which should be replaced under warranty, so check for that. I get 2nd/3rd gear crunch when I'm lazy, but so long as it's not a sign of breaking I dont mind. Guess it's an alright car. I like it and, more importantly, chicks like it haha
Good luck mate.

[ekhybrid]

From what I can rmbr when looking for a car: Back when the Type R was out, there was a 'base model'. Near the end of that run there was a 'special edition' with leather and stuff. These were all pre-facelift.

At the end of 04 there was the facelift model which came as a 'Luxury' or 'Type S' model. The lux looks a lot like the Type S except for the stock wheels (I think). It also came as an auto, which probably makes it a better commuter. Sometimes I tire of shifting...

Edit: Also, I really wanted to buy an S15, which didnt seem to be in your list of considerations and should be in your price range.

The DC5 still feels tight inside, as in the controls feel good and the panels all line up. I get around 10L/100km depending on how much traffic i get stuck in. A small issue is water in the headlights, which should be replaced under warranty, so check for that. I get 2nd/3rd gear crunch when I'm lazy, but so long as it's not a sign of breaking I dont mind. Guess it's an alright car. I like it and, more importantly, chicks like it haha
Good luck mate.

pre facelift had a lux model

[turbo convert]

i agree with everything Mitsubishi said. I had the 04wrx and ended up selling it to get an evo because i should have just brought the sti. Where as if you get the dc5r you are at the top already of the family tree unless you go s2k "but its 2 seater" so diffrent all together. Might be something to think about.