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This is pending the sale of the skyline but it is looking like I have found a buyer... Now I am struggling to make the next decision... what car to get next...

I have narrowed it down to 2 cars...

Second hand Mitsubishi Evolution IX

Brand new Subaru Forester XT Luxury

Now I am thinking the forester is a probably a better idea for many reasons as it's the good compromise between still having a fun car and having some comfort eg leathers seats, softer ride, sunroof etc...

But then I think but what if...

I got an evo IX for 2 or 3 years sold it and then got the "family car" I am still young and don't really have a need for the larger car for at least 1 1/2 - 2 years when we move into the house to do the renovations... the evo would be a lot more fun but like the skyline it would be driven 85% of the time by the missus so I wouldn't get to drive it all that often...

AHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh I am pulling my hair out... Jayce I think I might have to post up on the forester forums for a ride with someone that had a semi-modified forester as in stock form they just feel rather slow :P

Some friendly advice from fellow SAU peeps would be appreciated. At this stage I am still leaning towards the forester :yes:

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I vote Evo for the 1.5-2 years you'd own it, then get the grown up car.

You've been talking about an Evo for ages, why not satisfy that desire while you still can?

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EVO EVO!! *chants*

even if Fi drives it during the week, think of the grin on your face come the weekend! :) have some fun while you still can and leave the "family car" for when you actually need a family car :)

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Hmmm some very valid points. I guess it may come down how quickly i need the car, particually with the amount of shitty weather we have been having lately.

I have an EVO 9 MR Edition and I cannot fault it there such a beautiful car to drive honestly... but get the Japanese version not the Australian Standard big difference trust me

I think you mean you have either an 8 MR or a 9 RS... you can't bring in an Evo 9 MR unless it's a personal import and i am pretty sure they have only been out for about a yer :) either way i know what you mean hehe

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You all make good points but they are to old and to long looking for me :D and in regards to the extra 0.5L capcaity yes over the old models but not the new ones they have a 2.5L as well the boxer style engine sounds nicer (although everyone will think a rex is coming :() the one i am going to buy has a sunroof who really needs 2 :P

Again thanks for the feedback all but i have been in touch with a dealer and will be buying a Brand new Subaru Forester XT Luxury. Depending on the colour i get (at this stage urban grey) i am looking at a 3 - 4 week wait so will be coming out to show off the new toy.

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datto260z pretty much hit it on the head... if i was going to get an evo i would only want to keep it for 1 1/2 - 2 years max. I would be buying at the worst time as at the moment it is the most recent model and still worth a bit. I would be selling around 6 - 12 months after the evo X (10 for those of you who don't know roman numerals :)) which would be forcing the prices down pretty bad.

Have you thought about the Evo wagon they released? I don't know if they made very many though.

Terminal i have seen some and they are actually ok looking but again same as above + i am not sure if they can be imported even though locally there was no Evo IX wagon the evo IX sedan was sold and i think like the forester STI it would have to come in as a personal import (own it for 12 months in Japan)

The subaru's have a great re-sale value i was actually looking to buy a second hand 07 XT Luxury forester and go figure it is actually cheaper for me to buy a brand new one in almost all cases (compared to tradingpost.com and carsales.com) + I have been given permission to do some mods over time so should be good fun when she gets a little more power.

it's only what 20 - 25 years till i am allowed my mid life crisis car who knows what fun cars will be out around then hehe

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what about one of these Leigh... they've just become available to import according to prestige... I like it!

Toyota Caldina GT-T

Under SEVS we get the top of the line GT-T model (ST215W) which comes with the turbocharged 260PS (191kW) 3S-GTE engine, and 4-wheel drive system like the Celica GT-Four. Transmission is either 5 speed manual or tiptronic automatic.

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http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2843/article.html

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Agreed they are not to bad Michelle but i think i would take a Stag over one :D

I just put the deposit down on the forester i think in the long run I will want mine to look something like either of these two cars... well thats the intention at this stage.

I wonder what a set of TE37's would look like on a FOZ

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