Perhaps not the most exotic idea, but I am pretty happy with my V6 RAV4. 269 hp, and gets 26-30 mpg highway. And she really goes when you step in it, I have occasionally engaged in some freeway on-ramp races Definitely not an off-roader, but the AWD really works in the snow. Tows 3500 pounds if you are so inclined.
95 Trooper with a buncha stuff nobody here cares about...
You could save a lot of time and money here -
Go straight to the vehicle you will eventually end up with -
A nice low mileage pristine unmodded -
VX
PK
Now that food has replaced sex in my life -
I can't even get into my own pants!!
Wow, lots of Subie love here. I won't complain with that.
Speaking of the WRX, the 2011 is rolling out starting next month and it's styling has changed. Widebody is back on it and it is based at 265hp, and of course, AWD standard. Right up your alley and is a good fit next to a VX.
Sedan model:
Hatch:
I would recommend the STi, but it is a tad bit more than $25'ish. I have an '09 STi hatch and LOVE it to death. GREAT in snow too.... I can vouch for that after this passed Mid-Atlantic snowpocolypse.
And the sky's the limit if you like to "tweak". Naw'mean.
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
Get a new 2011 VX.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9QC9qSCiDU
Yeah! You can read all about it right here.
http://www.mitsubishisucks.com/