the Subaru SVX. You see, this Subaru had all the outstanding handling characteristics of the STI WRX Imprezza, except with a naturally aspirated engine- meaning you could use regular rather than premuim fuel. Also, it had an amazing, sleek asthetic that the hot-rod compact sedan Impreza can't, in my mind, match. True, it could benefit from a STI-style hood scoop and bright blue or red paint job, but otherwise it seems to be an excellent car. I could excuse the man that probably passed by this very car in 1992, as no one knew how excellent the Subaru all wheel drive system was in performance driving. But today, when the infamous WRX starts at nearly $26,000 and even the most used versions of that car fetch $10,000 easy, how can this spiritual predecessor sell for only $2400?! Here's the link to the SVX on Kansas City Craigslist:
If you were thinking about buying a used WRX and find they are out of your price range, buy this. But don't just take my word for it...watch the "Cult Classics" episode of US Top Gear and listen to the famous Rutledge Wood extoll the virtues of this capable sportster. There is one huge advantage of this versus the WRX or the Mistubishi Evo, and it is simply this...you can drive it without wearing your ball cap sideways and still get noticed.
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