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Old 06-08-2012, 08:15 PM
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An 03 wrx will very easily out accelerate out brake and out turn an ss commodore.
In this case, an opinion from someone that has or has had both is needed. I'm pretty sure there are quite a few members on here that can answer it.
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Thank you for clearing that up, Shame, my favourite model is the 06/07 "Hawk eyes/pignose" or whatever you would like to call it.
Yeah they look much more newer...these models have a 2.5L though, as opposed to 2L...
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Old 06-08-2012, 08:24 PM
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sorry had to edit my previous post, a v8 commodore is great bang for buck seeing as 350-400hp is very easy to achieve, but personally iwould much rather sacrifice a little power for handeling and braking
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Going from a RWD to WRX with similar power to weight, the amazing grip (especially in the wet) of the AWD was the biggest difference I noticed.
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Yes but it can be Un forgiving especially if you push a little to hard and go beyond the capability or the driver, awd system and tyres ha ha.i would recommend a skid pan day for you and your new car just to get used to your limits and the limits
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So if the '03 isn't really going to be a power upgrade without going an STI, what would the other recommendations be? Sucks that I need to say goodbye to the beloved SS before I get a WRX, but I do want one, I just don't want to downgrade if that makes sense?
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Its about power to weight, not just power.
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Take one for a drive? Easiest way to find out if you'll be happy with one!
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A wrx is an upgrade over an SS in every way. Commodores are Australian made shit boxes. You'll notice the differences straight away! I'd look for an 03/4 sti.
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As above drive one as you will see how much better they are over a commodore
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