VF SSV or Subaru WRX Premium? Your opinions please

The new WRX's are very quick and very reliable and TBH unless you have your heart set on a V8 the Subaru would be the better buy. I just got a VE SSV and i love it to pieces, especially how quiet and comfortable it is but there are certain issues like Piston slap and the stock stereo sound quality that bug me. However i learn to live with those issues as i just love the way a V8 delivers its power and the fat torque curve. Also the fuel consumption on the SSV is actually very impressive for a V8, i average around 13L/100.

 

Drive the SSV in auto and manual then decide. It's gonna be your missus car but your asking the q's here. I wouldn't buy anything prior to testing. including your ute.

Me I've driven a lot of Subbies, and my Father still owns a relatively new one. I wouldn't rate a Rex as even coming close to a VF SSV, much less a Redline as a daily driver. Forget about the two cars and ask your selves the question: What type of car do we want and want will we use it for? They are so different the only comparison is on their performance. I'm not even sure why anyone would consider comparing these two cars for purchase other than go factor They are chalk and chees, and therefore it should be a very easy decision. It's kind of like asking Hmmm should I buy the 6.3AMG or the Lotus?

 

I have 3 V8s, 5.7LS1, 6.0LS2, and Toyota quad cam 32 valve, but I love my Subaru Outback 3.0 6cyl. Would have a WRX 2moro if I could. As you said, my Subie seats at 160,000ks are still as new compared with all of our Holdens seats that are stuffed way too early for my liking.
My Subie is very comfortable on a trip as well, no rattles etc on road either.
IMHO, if you are getting a V8 yourself, get the missus the WRX:smoking:

 

What in particular makes you rate the SSV so far ahead of a WRX? When it comes to fit and finish, reliability and general build quality the Subaru is by far the better car and im a Holden guy.

 

In that case yeah i agree, the VF is the better daily driver. Even my VE SSV is so bloody comfortable and easy to drive.

 

If comfort and grunt are needed together, why not look at a 3.6 Subaru Liberty. 190kw, 350nm. Smooth as a babies bum:smoking:

 

Yer a V8 is a bit powerful for just a shela. Go with the Subaru. Will still take the kids to school n do the shopping and impress the other soccer mums.

 

I've owned a 97 WRX and an 03 Club Spec Evo 5 WRX and compared to my VE SS I had I'd rather the EVO 5 but when I compare it to my VF Redline it's simple I'd rather my Redline 7days a week and twice on Sundays.

The VF is a massive leap ahead on a VE it's laughable and everything the OP described about it bling wise is true and no way apart from how it goes will the WRX even come close. The features and gadgets in a VF is awesome.

In saying that I do have a Redline and the OP was talking about just an SSV so you miss some stuff but in the end do your research and as it's been said think about it good and proper before you hand over any cash.

 

I traded in my 06 WRX in July last year on a VF SSV manual. I had really debated about waiting for the new WRX model but had to get a new car for work. I found that the SSV had a great looking exterior and interior, and lots of bells and whistles as far as technology goes. It was also in the back of my mind that it was one of the last chances to own a rear wheel drive V8 (until I can afford an AMG C63 anyway) Getting the back out in a RWD after 7 years of owning an AWD was a great experience.

Any friends that came for a ride always commented on its power over the WRX, but I know the Rex was quick, I guess it was just the sound of an extra 4 cylinders giving it that appearance.
Also when I went fast in the Rex I always knew it because it was screaming, however in the V8 you don't feel you are going that fast until you look at the speedo and realise it.

I don't know if any of this really helps. As I said I bought the car in July last year. If it was July this year I really don't know which way I would have gone.

They both have their positives and maybe a few negatives. Choose carefully and make a decision that you will only ever think about positively.

Good luck!

 

Having torn both cars apart on the inside, I can say that while fit and finish of what you the end user looks and touches may be better in the Subaru... behind the scenes, the VF is the far more advanced car and technologically is leaps and bounds ahead of the WRX. If comfort with some grunt is what you want... the VF. If grunt with four wheels and a heater is what you desire.... the WRX

 

Google "nikki catsouras crash photos" if you want to see what a high powered car can do to a woman's sweet curves.

 

Yeah im very aware that the VF is a massive step up from a VE and it does have some cool gadgets ect but the actual build quality is not in the same class as the Subaru. I test drove a few VF SSV's and they still creak and rattle like every other Holden. I will concede that the VF interior actually feels very well made and the materials used are a big step up for a Holden but it still not quite there imo.

 

One other thing to perhaps consider. If she keeps cars for an extended period, this is probably her last chance to buy Aussie muscle.

 

HSV is Aussie muscle, not some suede covered shopping trolley. Go the WRX.