Which car to buy next? help, need opinions and ideas!

[redevil]

So my TL was just sold now I'm in the market for a new car. The two cars on the top of my list are:

2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i sport wagon ($27700+taxes)
2006 Mazda 3 Sport GT($26150+taxes)

I'm really liking the Subie, because of all-wheel drive factor and more hp and tq. Also it has a much lower interest rate for 60months at 2.8%

The Mazda on the other hand has more goodies, but higher interest rate at 4.9%

Overall the Subaru has a much nicer ride, but I'm not sure what else I should consider out there.
Let me know if I should look at something else, and give me your opinion on which car is better.

Thanks

PS: I have to make a decision by next week, I'm stuck in a rental car right now.

[MIWYFSHOTTER]

The Mazda looks nicer IMO.

[max_boost]

Don't downgrade, get a WRX.

[AJL]

I like both alot. But Subie wins.

[statick]

Out of those two, I would personally pick the Subaru (for the same reasons you stated in your inital post).

[jcrules99]

subaru!

[redblack]

get the subaru!!!
AWD is nice in the winter

[LuxCars]

subaru is the best from your options but you should also consider the solara, (but not sure on price) but they deffinetly look tight ass.

subaru with the wrx is pimp shit.

[Stratus_Power]

Civic Si ?? but the 6.95% might be a turn off

[redevil]

I can't afford the WRX, and both the Civic and WRX are only in a manual. I need to get an auto for the fiance

[asp integra]

subaru, or buy my integra! lol

[AJL]

get a civic hybrid. I dunno what it is about those cars, but they are sweet.

[guessboi]

mazda3 since you are going for an auto with the sport mode.
better looks IMO.

impreza 2.5i for AWD and subaru's ride. both are good choices.

[max_boost]

Subaru Impreza, fresh design, AWD, and super low maintenance (based on my family's experience with the Impreza and Forester).

[redevil]

wow lots of subie fans

[CryoCarnage]

subaru. but why no buy used? they both depreciated liek mad. oh and get the fiance to learn stick shift, its not that hard.

[CrvenaZvezda]

Unless ur gonna get the WrX or the StI, I would definetly go with the Mazda3

[Billy]

yea the mazda 3 does look nicer IMO. are you more into the looks? or performance? Impreza is the better car for performance.

[moe007]

subie

[BoS_DC2]

get a 00+ legacy!!