February 7, 200521 yr Hi! I am considering buying an '05 Sti. I was just curious what the pros and cons of the car are? Thanks!
February 7, 200521 yr Welcome to the board. Not too up on newer models other than the obvious downfall - price!
February 7, 200521 yr Welcome! From what I've heard, the STis are better now that they've worked out the kinks in the past few years. As long as you've got money to blow, go for it! If not, go with a good ol' reliable Forester.
February 7, 200521 yr Man, the STi's not really a logical buy so I don't know if it's worth considering pros and cons... if you want one and can swing it, go for it. Toys are rarely regretted! That said: Pros - WHEEEEEE!!!!!!! Great scooby community Cons - Noisy Stiff ride Premium fuel Insurance costs Attention from cops (helps to remove rear wing) Attention from punk kids Generally poor dealership support Replacing tires Becoming addicted to modifications etc PS- Did I mention WHEEE!!!
February 7, 200521 yr Author Man, the STi's not really a logical buy so I don't know if it's worth considering pros and cons... if you want one and can swing it, go for it. Toys are rarely regretted! That said: Pros - WHEEEEEE!!!!!!! Great scooby community Cons - Noisy Stiff ride Premium fuel Insurance costs Attention from cops (helps to remove rear wing) Attention from punk kids Generally poor dealership support Replacing tires Becoming addicted to modifications etc PS- Did I mention WHEEE!!! If the STI is not the most logical....would it better just to buy a WRX and then do some mods to it??
February 9, 200521 yr If the STI is not the most logical....would it better just to buy a WRX and then do some mods to it?? You're going to spend a lot of money to get a WRX to the performance AND RELIABILITY (not to mention warranty coverage) of an STi. Have you ever had a turbo AWD performance car before? They take awhile to learn to drive, and some people just plain don't like them. Make sure you drive a few WRX's (as they'll probably be easier to convince the dealer to let you take them out) to see if you like them first. If you do, but find it a bit utilitarian, THEN check out the STi. Don't overlook the Forester XT if you're mainly looking to go fast. The XT is slightly quicker than the WRX, much nicer interior and option availability, MUCH LESS turbo lag due to 2.5 litre engine, and easier to get to the performance levels of the STi if you really need it. Factor in the difference in insurance prices and the amount of attention you get from the cops also.
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