Another 'Which Car?' thread - do we have any better option than an Impreza?

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ilovemusic

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#1772744 30-Apr-2017 10:24

the latest civic type r is coming to nz !

https://www.honda.co.nz/cars/typer-coming-soon/

hopefully it won't be stupidly priced like the handful of grey import fk2's in nz.
those were originally $90k.
they are proving hard to sell even at $60k

wheels magazine australia, january 2017 test of 12 popular mid sized hatchbacks.

1. vw golf 92tsi 8.5/10
2. holden astra r 8.5/10
3. peugeot 308 active 8/10
4. subaru impreza 2.0il 7.5/10
5. mazda 3 maxx 7.5/10
6. ford focus trend 7.5/10
7. honda civic vti-s 7/10
8. skoda octavia 110 ambition 7/10
9. renault megane zen 6.5/10
10. toyota corolla ascent sport 6/10
11. hyundai elantra active 5.5/10
12. kia cerato s premium 5/10

Inphinity

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#1773053 30-Apr-2017 20:25

Thank you all for the suggestions, we'll take them onboard and do a few test drives. Also liking the look of the Skoda Rapid, so we'll see what that's like (other than not actually being rapid...).

vexxxboy

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#1773075 30-Apr-2017 21:08

just remember that the impreza is the most stolen car in NZ so your insurance on it will show that . anyone found this to be the case?

Common sense is not as common as you think.

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#1773107 30-Apr-2017 22:37

Premium on my Subaru is the same but there is a clause for higher $1000 excess on intentional damage in any part of the car including theft.

Inphinity

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#1773189 1-May-2017 08:46

vexxxboy:

just remember that the impreza is the most stolen car in NZ so your insurance on it will show that . anyone found this to be the case?

The old Imprezas with frameless windows are a particularly easy target, and there are tons of them around, so I'm not surprised. Appreciate the suggestion, but insurance is not a big enough factor to impact the decision :)

MikeAqua

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#1773228 1-May-2017 09:44

Personally I would only consider a Subaru to get AWD. Boxer engines sound great but they're mechanically more complex with more potential problems as a result.

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#1773725 1-May-2017 19:20

vexxxboy:

just remember that the impreza is the most stolen car in NZ so your insurance on it will show that . anyone found this to be the case?

I think it's mainly dodgy used imports that get stolen. Modern vehicles with decent immobilisers are pretty hard to steal if the keys are kept secure.

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