Opinions on the Subaru WRX STi wanted
08-19-12, 01:15 AM
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Opinions on the Subaru WRX STi wanted
What are your guys' thoughts on the WRX STi?
I went to a Subaru dealer the other day to see if they had any BRZs available; no surprise that they didn't have any on hand. However, the salesman showed me a WRX STi in Plasma Blue Pearl, which I thought was great. Prior to the BRZ, I've always entertained the idea of getting a STi so that I'd have something to get me up to Tahoe during the winter. The STi has plenty of power, a manual transmission, and all-weather capability.
Are there any other cars I should should consider or should I pull the trigger on a 2013 model?
I went to a Subaru dealer the other day to see if they had any BRZs available; no surprise that they didn't have any on hand. However, the salesman showed me a WRX STi in Plasma Blue Pearl, which I thought was great. Prior to the BRZ, I've always entertained the idea of getting a STi so that I'd have something to get me up to Tahoe during the winter. The STi has plenty of power, a manual transmission, and all-weather capability.
Are there any other cars I should should consider or should I pull the trigger on a 2013 model?
08-19-12, 09:26 PM
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The STI will always be the top. I have driven a few and I love them. They are just as fast as the EVOs with a bit more oversteer under hard cornering but the torque delivery on the STI is a bit more usable than that of the EVO. Its an amazing car at an amazing price. I agree, you should try to low ball them on the STI
08-19-12, 09:53 PM
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the entire chassis is different on the STI
i can compare both side to side since both my friends each own a 2012 WRX and STi
the wrx wont have the spherical ball joints that mount the suspension components to the body. the turbo's are different, the blocks are different. the STI has dual AVCS where the WRX only has AVCS on the intake cams. the WRX has the older LegacyGT top mount intake and splitter. the STI has its own intercooler and splitter ducting to the hood. the SI drive on the STI gives 3 very distinct tune's where the WRX doesnt get this. the STI gives you ALOT more than just brembo's, 18's, an extra gear and extra hp for the $9000 price jump. its worthy EVERY bit of the $34000 (if you avoid the "limited"; imo, the nav, fog lights, interior and sunroof isnt worth it).
its way more car than the Evo, especially since the evo is becoming overpriced. the build quality is definitly better as well as the the everyday feel of driving it and just sitting it.
i can compare both side to side since both my friends each own a 2012 WRX and STi
the wrx wont have the spherical ball joints that mount the suspension components to the body. the turbo's are different, the blocks are different. the STI has dual AVCS where the WRX only has AVCS on the intake cams. the WRX has the older LegacyGT top mount intake and splitter. the STI has its own intercooler and splitter ducting to the hood. the SI drive on the STI gives 3 very distinct tune's where the WRX doesnt get this. the STI gives you ALOT more than just brembo's, 18's, an extra gear and extra hp for the $9000 price jump. its worthy EVERY bit of the $34000 (if you avoid the "limited"; imo, the nav, fog lights, interior and sunroof isnt worth it).
its way more car than the Evo, especially since the evo is becoming overpriced. the build quality is definitly better as well as the the everyday feel of driving it and just sitting it.
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08-20-12, 07:51 AM
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When I was a car salesmen at the local Subaru dealership, I would tell the same thing to every single customer: will you really go on the track so that the difference matters? Yes the STI has brembos (so what, on the street the WRX is MORE than enough, again MORE than enough) which will only proove to be more costly to maintain. Yes the STI has 18'', so what again, nothing you can't change. The STI has a limited-slip differential, again no big deal for the street.
In term of powers, on the street from 0-100 km/h, the WRX will be in front, just because its lighter and only 5 speeds instead of 6. For the person that said that the STI has 3 different settings, I mean really? If you really care about a gizmo that will only give you 70% of the power for a 5% fuel economy, you have to learn how to drive.The only thing that is cool about that is that you can change where the power goes, more to the front or more to the back of the car.
I would buy a WRX and skip the STI. Save the 10k, or better yet, invest it in nice wheels and turbo upgrades.
In term of powers, on the street from 0-100 km/h, the WRX will be in front, just because its lighter and only 5 speeds instead of 6. For the person that said that the STI has 3 different settings, I mean really? If you really care about a gizmo that will only give you 70% of the power for a 5% fuel economy, you have to learn how to drive.The only thing that is cool about that is that you can change where the power goes, more to the front or more to the back of the car.
I would buy a WRX and skip the STI. Save the 10k, or better yet, invest it in nice wheels and turbo upgrades.
08-20-12, 09:57 AM
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08-20-12, 10:37 AM
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Don't get an STi if comfort is even a remote consideration. Its ride and noise-level is not quite as punishing as that in Evos (particularly last-generation Evos), but still plenty uncomfortable.
Having said that, if you want a classic rally-type car, have a relatively smooth surface to drive it on, don't mind the noise and what insurance premiums might cost for it (especially if you're young single male), then go for it.....Evos and STIs can be a blast to drive. For winter, though, if you get slippery roads, you might need winter or all-season tires even with the Subaru/Mitsubishi AWD systems. The standard rubber on these cars, despite Subaru's traditional winter-marketing, is primarily meant for dry roads.
Having said that, if you want a classic rally-type car, have a relatively smooth surface to drive it on, don't mind the noise and what insurance premiums might cost for it (especially if you're young single male), then go for it.....Evos and STIs can be a blast to drive. For winter, though, if you get slippery roads, you might need winter or all-season tires even with the Subaru/Mitsubishi AWD systems. The standard rubber on these cars, despite Subaru's traditional winter-marketing, is primarily meant for dry roads.
