im in search for another car and would like your unbiased opinions. i was thinking either between a 98-01 integra gsr or a subaru 2.5 rs 98-01. dont know much about the subaru except that it has a weak rear differential. all in all i just want an awesome handling car with reliability. plans for both cars koni/gc coilover, bigger rear sway bar, and bolt ons. all opinions are welcomed.

 

Subies seem to benefit from increases in both front and rear bars simultaneously. Apparently, driving an AWD car quickly is somewhat different from driving a FWD car quickly. Go figure!
When I was in the same situation, I went with the GSR (a 96, as opposed to your 98+), vs the 98-99 Suby 2.5rs (I don't like the looks of the 00+). The GSR could be had much cheaper, and in my opinion had more potential than the 2.5rs (short of a swap).

 

cool thanks. yea trying to get away from hondas because of high theft rate. haha my basically stock 93 integra was stolen last week, buttheads stole my old sony head unit and audio bahn amp. i always loved the GC8 but didnt know anything about them maintenance wise. been hearing really good things about them being just as reliable as honda. anyone else?

 

http://forums.nasioc.com/forum...age=3
one badass GC8 done by s-squared

 

subu's sweet just don't turbo it or you'll have to run a crash box at least for first and second to hold the power (Sport compact car had to do this in there project 2.5rs). Other than that there super reliable. and handle bad ***.

Suby

 

thanks

 

Based on my experience (I've owned an 01 ITR and now own an 06 STi), I'd probably go with the Subaru. AWD is pretty fuggin cool, IMO, and having something other than an Integra is a good thing

Also, FWIW, there was a swapped 2.5RS for sale here locally about a month ago... if it's still for sale, it'll probably be at the autoX this weekend. I can check on it if you'd like.

Christian

 

what are you going to be doing with this thing?

 

its ok man i dont think i would be able to afford a swapped RS, thanks for looking out though. i just wanted to stay away from honda/acura because of the high theft rate, and try something new AWD. coming from a turbo mr2 and 2 hondas