swat@optonline.net wrote:

> Has anyone driven both? Last week I test drove a 2.5i Limited, and
> although I liked the car, there definitely wasn't enough pop when I
> pulled out into traffic on the highway. They just got a 2.5GT in
> today and another dealer has a 3.0 R and I'm going to test them both
> out. Just wondering though; is the turbo faster than the 6-cylinder
> 3.0 R or vice versa? ...and is there any reason to consider one over
> the other if the speed is anywhere near even?
>
> I'm definitely not a racer, but I like to be able to jump out on to
> the highway without waiting for a giant break in traffic (I live in
> New Jersey, and um... people aren't alway kind to drivers trying to
> get on to the highway). My most recent vehicles have been a 1990
> Maxima, a 2000 Maxima and a V8 Ford Explorer, so I'm used to having
> some power to work with. It was a bit alarming when stepped on the
> gas in the 2.5i 4-cylinder and it sort of took its' time getting up to
> a decent speed, lol. I've never driven or owned a turbo, but I hear
> that the Subbie turbo doesn't have that lag that I always heard about,
> so if the turbo 4-cylinder is comparable and costs a little less, why
> not?
>
> Oh yeah, since the GT is manual, and I haven't driven a stick in 7
> years, I may not be able to get the true feel for the car during my
> test drive because I'll be concentrating too hard on shifting for the
> first time in a while...
>
> Any input is appreciated...
>

The 2.5 is gonna have a LOT more potential if you ever wanted to
mod/tune it for power.

other than that - meh

Carl


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