After almost two years this and that, not driving, tried living downtown and using transit, and walking to work, Ive finally replaced the G. I was all over the map on this one, first looking at the G37, 135i, then the X1 and some other vehicles. Settled on the 11 WRX - wide body, 265hp awd, tons of standard features. In my opinion best value for the dollar... EXCEPT... you cant get them. I looked and looked but nothing except some whites and rally blues, and not even the packages I wanted. Every dealership gave me the same run around about production shortages in Japan due to the earthquake and they cant get me the car I want, nor give me a deal on the STi's covering the lots since they wont get any more this summer and will sell them all for full price.

SO, The search continued. Friday, I ordered a VW Tiguan. Never ever thought Id every buy a german suv, but it comes in a 6 speed manual, even more features than the Subaru, and will be more practical in the future for my travels.

Hardest thing i realized buying a G at 21, is that every car I buy after can never compare. But at least this one is more practical, better on fuel, and I wont need to get towed in the snow! Needed one vehicle for all year round.

Fits nicely where the G used to sit. From Japanese to German... who would've thought?!

 

Very nice.
I had no idea that the Tig came in a 6MT

 

Me either, thats the only reason i put it on the 'consider' list. Its nots the same tranny that comes with that engine in the GTI, but its pretty decent.

 

Yeah I know what you mean from Japanese to German, Ian's Z4 is making me reconsider the Germans as well.

Congrats on the Tiguan, nice little SUV

 

That a nice truck. I like the color - it's different.

 

All the best with your Tiguan.

 

Your car choices were all over the place! Lol. Congrats on the VeeDub

 

I stuck with Japanese, and moved to a 2011 Xterra PRO-4X...but the Tiguan was on my short shortlist. A nice ride, and very well outfitted for the money.

Congrats - hope you enjoy it!

 

Congrats on the Tiguan.

 

congrats but why not a toyota venza, they are very nice and can be loaded up like crazy!!

 

One of my former CEO's had a Tiguan, nice rig.

No more IP coupe? My bro-in-law has an XTerra, really likes it. Pics please!!

Can't stand the looks of the Venza, personally.

 

Congrats on the Tig Shawn, they are a very nice unit. I test drove one with a friend recently and that little turbo was nice and you could get it optioned out very well.

and I agree with Swvellips, I can't stand the Venza, although many people do like them since you see them all over the place.

 

Pics added

 

Congrats on the new car. I always wondered how hard it would be for you guys to give up the G and get another car as I have friends who have Gs and absolutely love it and don't want anything else as it cannot compare

One of my coworkers has a Venza and I really don't like it in my honest opinion

 

Hmm, at first the thought of letting go was really hard... then she kinda helped me along by giving me issues. I was thrilled to pass her along to someone else haha.

When I test drove the G37 it was a completely different feel than the 35, didnt feel as sporty and fun to drive, was all about luxury and more tech than i could imagine. The 35 is a one of a kind car thats forsure.