Just picked up my summit gray GT Sport DCT the other day. I also have a Subaru Outback and the GT will be my commuter/fun/small adventures car. Coming from the 3,950 lbs Outback as my DD, the GT has been a hoot to drive and a nice change, though I definitely need to be mindful of the lower ground clearance and not speed through every speed bump and dips...ha It's also the first non-Subaru I've had in the last decade and the first dual clutch. Coming from ther CVT Outback, it's nice to have gears again.
My criteria for my commuter and daytrip car was a hatchback, boosted, and HID/LED headlights. Thought about getting a smaller Subie, but they don't make exciting cars anymore and the only small car in their line up nowadays with a turbo is the WRX sedan. The Impreza is an okay commuter car, but gutless in the mountains. I considered other cars and was resigned to getting a Civic hatch until I randomly came across The Straightpipe guys video review of the GTS. After seeing their review and doing more research on the GTS, it moved to the top of the list due to its value and it checking off most things on my criteria list. While the Civic hatch gets better MPGs, I'm not completely sold on it's overdesigned styling. Plus, it's not as value-laden as the GTS. Anyway, after searching around for a while, was finally able to pick one up and have really been enjoying the car.
My criteria for my commuter and daytrip car was a hatchback, boosted, and HID/LED headlights. Thought about getting a smaller Subie, but they don't make exciting cars anymore and the only small car in their line up nowadays with a turbo is the WRX sedan. The Impreza is an okay commuter car, but gutless in the mountains. I considered other cars and was resigned to getting a Civic hatch until I randomly came across The Straightpipe guys video review of the GTS. After seeing their review and doing more research on the GTS, it moved to the top of the list due to its value and it checking off most things on my criteria list. While the Civic hatch gets better MPGs, I'm not completely sold on it's overdesigned styling. Plus, it's not as value-laden as the GTS. Anyway, after searching around for a while, was finally able to pick one up and have really been enjoying the car.
