my buddy just got a new 08 n all he does is brag about it. l need something to show him up u know. so whats out there that l can get n not so pricey.. l guess l can lease the car or just pay it off in a couple of years still id be nice to just own him soon.

get an Impreza WRX STI. Its the much faster version of his car, it would be a real slap in the face.

subaru forester, some older sabbs

Any new BMW l version can beat it or the new benz it starts around $67,000 but this car will out run majority of the cheap cars lol including sub

Yeah what todd said. you will be able to make fun of him. l dont know your financial situation but they are reasonable to buy or lease for most people. you can always buy a ferrari but thats unreasonable and im sure you will get a few like that. Also an Infinity G37 with the 6 speed manual will kick his ass anyday and is a reasonable priced car. Same as the STI

What is so hard to beat? There slow.

Modified Acura Legends
Modified Chevrolet Camaros
Modified Ford Mustang GTs
Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4s
Modified Mitsubishi Eclipse GSXs
Modified Nissan 240SXs
Modified/Turbo Nissan 300ZXs
Modified Toyota MR2s
Modified MKIII/Turbo MKIV Toyota Supras

Basically anything that is modified & has RWD/AWD. Cars that can compete with it stock r pricey though a WRX only has like 230hp AWD gets one hell of a launch. l figure a Z32 300ZX Twin Turbo would be the easiest way to take him out for $10,000 or less.

350z is can beat it

modded integra gsr could beat it

g35 is can beat it

g37 can definitely beat it

If you want cheap just buy an older 5.0 Mustang or a V8 Camaro, it wo not take much to walk him.

get mitsubishi evo 10 that its biggest rival definetly it will beat the hell out of it or the g35 g37 rx8 honda s2000 not sure about honda accord the new one came out high performance v6 with 271 HP havent driven but if you look at the HP it has more 55HP even all of these car have more HP thans its wrx

Audi S4 or RS if you want to stick with an AWD car
You can check out some stock 1/4 times here
http://albeedigital.com/supercoupe/articles/0-60times.html

Mazdaspeed 6

In terms of new cars, for less money, a Mazdaspeed 3 or Chevy Cobalt SS can probably outrun a WRX if driven with a sensitive right foot & quick smooth shifts. The reason they're cheaper is that they're front-wheel drive so getting the power to the pavement is not as simple as just mashing the throttle. It takes some finesse to conquer torque steer & get just the right amount of wheelspin before u lock the tires to the ground. Same goes for a rear drive setup.

Bottom line is that a driver who learns how to drive his/her car correctly can win races driving a car less powerful than the competition.

Are you talking drag or rally racing? If you like, just get an used WRX that he has (2002?) Turbocharged.

Also, find something online that others had been modified for you and just get those cars. Usually a modified exhaust, computer ECU will beat the regular WRX quick and easy..

STI.. BOTTOM LINE..