[2001 ZTS]

FociPhil,Oct 9 2004, 09:54 PM Wrote:guy on the jet is selling a AWD conversion for like 5000US

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Here I go again: :rolleyes:

I know it sounds cool and all but for perspective I can tell you the 100HP of my old 4WD was woefully inadequate (2600lb). The smallest engine in Subaru's is now 165HP (Impreza TS=3000lb). Everyone complains about the AWD Vibe and Matrix (2965lb) as being at best adequate and they are 123HP .

A AWD Focus would work but some things are just not worth doing. What do we figure a AWD Focus would weigh? 3000? whatever the V-8 conversions weigh it would be "about" the same.

I know I'll catch hell but nobody should pay $8,000CDN parts and god knows how much labour to AWD a 130HP car. Not in a world where used WRX's sell for <$20,000CDN, a new base Impreza is $23,000 and given their recent popularity a wide selection of used Subarus for a any price you are willing to pay. Then there are used late model Audis selling for a fraction of new.

The Focus is great and all but even the most true blue of Ford fans can possibly justify the cost rationally?