Since it's off a roll, its believable. Of course, like all threads, the WRX is better off the line, handles better, looks better, and has nicer interior. BTW, we're just a neon. (I thought I would say it now, before 1,000 seperate posts come into play [

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A WRX's weakness is on rolls. AWD is good off the line, but not very impressive off rolls. IF you start from a dig, he'll most likely end upahead (if he can drive). If it's an automatic WRX, he should be shot for even buying one.
A PT's weakness is off the line. FWD do alot better off rolls.
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I need to try a GT manual vs a WRX on a roll, but kinda hard to ask people around my area drive the STI's, EVO's, M3's, S4's, <insert car higher than $60,000>.