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jskateborders
10-09-2007, 12:14 AM
My sr'd hatch is not making a good daily right now, so i really need a car that I can drive reliably. Im in between a 1997 impreza brighton with 163k on the odo or a 1984 rx7 gls se with 103k on the clock. What do you guys think and why.

p.s. tried to poll, cant.
adrians_s13
10-09-2007, 12:23 AM
1. this should be in off topic
2. in regards to reliability, you're comparing a 97 imprezza with an 84 rx-7? :loco:
Anto
10-09-2007, 12:23 AM
dd:

Civic hatchback.

parts = cheap
car = easy to work on
cost = a few grand
d16 mileage = 40 something

yeeee hawwww
GabeS14
10-09-2007, 12:24 AM
Personally love RX7's(looks wise)
But...I think the subaru might be easier to fiix if anything broke, and also have less chance of anything breaking since its newer
but love the way the rx7's look, but of course for DD, subaru would be more comfortable, and spacier.
blu808
10-09-2007, 12:30 AM
Are you retarded?

You should not use a car for a daily that comes with a fire warning light from the factory.

Besides everyone knows. FC= fire car
eastcoastS14
10-09-2007, 12:40 AM
^^ lol

seriously man....wrx

if youre complaining about the reliability of an SR id stay away from an rx7
mwilloughby87
10-09-2007, 12:41 AM
go with the 7!! fb's are freakin great. have one myself
jskateborders
10-09-2007, 12:41 AM
its an fb.... but nyways milage wise? decently low miles on that 13b
turboeic
10-09-2007, 12:41 AM
But he's not looking to get an FC but the forgotten FB or SA.
blu808
10-09-2007, 12:44 AM
O an FB. Fun little go kart. Still not reliable though.
jskateborders
10-09-2007, 12:45 AM
^^ lol

seriously man....wrx

if youre complaining about the reliability of an SR id stay away from an rx7
if it were a wrx, this would be a no brainer. both are costing me about 2k btw
blu808
10-09-2007, 12:48 AM
Get a civic bro. Or maybe a non turbo mr2
TonKpilS14
10-09-2007, 12:54 AM
go with the imprezera. more up 2 date and subiez are pretty reliable
eastcoastS14
10-09-2007, 01:01 AM
if it were a wrx, this would be a no brainer. both are costing me about 2k btw

bah my bad...misread, still tho go with the impreza
Tops*
10-09-2007, 01:10 AM
Impreza.



or an EG Civic.
TenshiNoShibo
10-09-2007, 02:29 AM
Impreza.


Rotary + DD = not reliable.
drftrps13
10-09-2007, 03:43 AM
yup i agree. ur comparing an 84 with a 97, ur better off with the newer one because in the long run the 97 is gonna cost less in maintence. if ur worried bout gas, get a ek, eg, any honda saves gas.
t180sx
10-09-2007, 04:23 AM
yup i agree. ur comparing an 84 with a 97, ur better off with the newer one because in the long run the 97 is gonna cost less in maintence. if ur worried bout gas, get a ek, eg, any honda saves gas.
I super agree with him.
240sx_LE
10-09-2007, 04:32 AM
subaru.

but if it was me i would get a miata and throw a hardtop on....
..and its still rwd:)
j4d3_h4v0k
10-09-2007, 04:55 AM
Ok honestly for 2k you could get another 240 (I just got a hatch wit s13 front and tein suspension for 2 and my gf got a coupe for 1900) or eg ef and if ur lucky ek all good gas and reliablity and fairly cheap maintence and an rx7 for dd no matter what model not a good idea so options you give I say subaru I had a friend who's lasted 300k on good maintence so
Tearlessj
10-09-2007, 06:51 AM
Get a fucken honda. I would never want to DD a Rx7. lol
slidingsky
10-09-2007, 07:12 AM
I DD an RX-7 for 2 years and I was under the hood for numerous minor reasons all the time. Granted I loved my FC but I was forced into learning how to work on cars because of it.

The Impreza is a good choice but if and when something breaks that is one of the biggest hassles to deal with next to a Z32 300ZX.

I wouldn't shy away from a Honda...
!Zar!
10-09-2007, 02:20 PM
I've been DDing a turbo II with no problem what so ever.

But then I maintain everything meticulously.
mRclARK1
10-09-2007, 02:23 PM
I wouldn't DD either of them. But if I had to pick one, I'd go with the Impreza. RX7's are just to unreliable. Ask me how I know.
DOOK
10-09-2007, 02:38 PM
Maybe I'm partial, but my MK3 jetta gets as good of gas mileage as a civic and is WAYYYYYYYYYYYY cooler
eclipse_dsm
10-09-2007, 03:16 PM
as much as I like FC for a project car. I would not use it as DD. They are easily flooded and hard to start on cold season. I know this for I had a friend keeps bugging whenever he gets stuck. WRX would be an excellent DD for its newer.
s13poop
10-09-2007, 04:35 PM
why is this thread open still? :loco:
steve shadows
10-09-2007, 04:42 PM
My sr'd hatch is not making a good daily right now, so i really need a car that I can drive reliably. Im in between a 1997 impreza brighton with 163k on the odo or a 1984 rx7 gls se with 103k on the clock. What do you guys think and why.

p.s. tried to poll, cant.

impreza
.........
illvialuver
10-09-2007, 09:59 PM
between the two i would say impreza
but to be honest and give my two cents, dont get a car that you want to mod as a daily. cause you will end up wasting money on it that you could have put in to your 240
get a little gas saver like an old corolla or civic.
!Zar!
10-10-2007, 09:17 AM
Oh yeah, I have both a suby and a fc. whoo

Never once have I had cold start issues or flooded the engine. Neither have my friends.
jskateborders
10-10-2007, 08:15 PM
thanks for the input guys, im getting the suby.
aznpoopy
10-11-2007, 09:40 AM
1st gen 7's are gangster

a real man would get the 7

and a bicycle for when it breaks
OurOnePassion
10-11-2007, 09:50 AM
1st gen 7's are gangster

a real man would get the 7

and a bicycle for when it breaks



So, if you want to get in shape quick, get the 7.