impreza or a S3????

[Boxer87]

Hello people!

I'm looking to move on from my e46 325, and I'm set on these 2 options!

I'm going to spend 4grand, and I've found many decent examples on autotrader.

I'm quite set on an impreza but I just want to hear some opinions on both:
Pros, cons, daily usability.

For me the most important aspect is the drive and driver involvement, so insurance, mpg etc are low down the list.

Impreza- rally car with superb handling! Made for fun!

S3 - pocket rocket with a subtle look!

Thanks in advance for the responses.

[Boxer87]

joerama said:

Feel like you might be dissapointed by subaru. never driven an s3 so i would probably go with that.

Dissapointed compared to the 325i??

Surely I won't be dissapointed with the wrx! I've only heard good things about it.

[Boxer87]

westtra said:

Having owned both. S3 unless you plan to drive like you stole it all the time. S3 is a nuch nicer day to day car and 90% of the time is as quick A to B.

I only need it for a commute to and from work once a week otherwise stolen driving it is haha



On a side note, does the s3 have a limited slip differential??
The Subaru has a LSD front and rear

[Boxer87]

Ali_T said:

If you want handling, buy an Evo, not an Impreza. Had both, Evo was miles better in the corners. Scoob is all about that characterful engine but they all understeer where the Evo is drifting all 4 wheels. S3 is just a white good. Bland and forgettable. Wouldn't bother with that at all.

I would love an evo!!!

But they are considerably more expensive! I was quite surprised.

Whereas you can find many models for my price range for an impreza, an evo is minimum 6 7 grand, and that's the cheapest I've found on autotrader.

Evo is definitely one for the future. On my wish list!

[Boxer87]

Fox- said:

I think you will be disappointed by both of these cars coming from a 325i. The S3 will be a bit like stepping back in time as the £4k examples are the prehistoric 1996 shape A3.

Please don't say that!! Lol

I love the 325i, the happy revving and smooth engine, the flat cornering and the feedback through the steering wheel is quality but I'm looking forward to a change and an impreza was my next obvious choice considering the qualities I was looking for with my price range.

Impreza is different- quicker, turbo equipped, 4wd, LSD, and a B road car compared to an A road 325. (And has 4 doors and 5 seats!!)