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Old 11-02-2008, 10:28 AM   #226
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Yeah, everyone that buys a WRX does so because they can't afford an STI. What a joke. I'd explain my reasons, but since you already know everything...
I'd like to hear why you chose the purchase your WRX instead of the STI, as long as your reply doesn't include the sedan body style. In the event that you bought the 4 door because you prefer that to the 5 door hatch I would understand.

Generally though, if people have more money - they spend more money. I find this to be especially true with people who plan to modify the vehicle in the first place. If one wanted to go fast, they would start with the best platform available in their budget. A stage 2 WRX Will put down the power an STi does. A stage 2 STi will put down 40-50 more hp than that, and already be equipped with the WRX's next upgrades... Big brake kit, forged wheels, stiffer suspension, wide body fenders etc.

When I bought my 04 WRX - that was what I could afford. When I purchased my 06 STi, that is what I could afford. So for me, I purchased the best platform I could afford as a starting point.

I did not say anything insulting, and if for some reason you misunderstood me - that wasn't my aim. I was simply discussing my experience with the vehicles since I have owned both in previous years.
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Old 11-02-2008, 11:19 AM   #227
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I'd like to hear why you chose the purchase your WRX instead of the STI, as long as your reply doesn't include the sedan body style. In the event that you bought the 4 door because you prefer that to the 5 door hatch I would understand.

Generally though, if people have more money - they spend more money.///
Or, people have more money because they make intelligent financial decisions. Buying any of these cars isn't.

The STI's I looked at were at $38,000, compared to $28K MSRP for the WRX. I really like the DCCD and the more capable drive train. But for the kind of driving I do - all over New England, with an occasional autocross - the WRX was killer, the STI, overkill.
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Old 11-02-2008, 05:04 PM   #228
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Or, people have more money because they make intelligent financial decisions. Buying any of these cars isn't.

The STI's I looked at were at $38,000, compared to $28K MSRP for the WRX. I really like the DCCD and the more capable drive train. But for the kind of driving I do - all over New England, with an occasional autocross - the WRX was killer, the STI, overkill.

How true, how do you think we have ended up in financial crisis? People who bit off more than they can chew or need.
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Old 11-02-2008, 05:23 PM   #229
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Why isn't buying a wrx a good financial decision? I could see the sti or evo as possibly a bad decision due to higher cost to own, maint. and insurance, depending of course if you could afford it easily or not. But the wrx is reasonably priced, safe, gets decent mileage and maint. cost should be reasonable. If you plan to put a lot of after market parts on it maybe not, but compared to other "sporty" cars like the mustang, challenger, camaro, RA, RX-8, I think its a pretty good deal. Sure there may be some "better" deals such as the MS3 or cobalt SS, but I want the reliability of awd.
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Old 11-02-2008, 05:33 PM   #230
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How true, how do you think we have ended up in financial crisis? People who bit off more than they can chew or need.
I do see way too many people that own STIs on the forums that do not have the financial means to own one. They "say" they do but in reality they are living beyond their means. Living with parents (25years of age), mommy and daddy paying the insurance, their car payments eat up ALL of their monthly income... They say they can afford it but I don't know how some people on the forums I belong to can say that it is fun to afford a car like this when you have time for nothing else...

These are the owners that would make the most sense buying the WRX... it is obviously the better buy and more economical decision! But if you can afford certain cars without a problem, its just a matter of how high you are willing to go and how high your financial situation can take you.

Right not, I can easily afford the STI, in fact I have been debating on buying an 08 M3 but I cannot justify spending that much money on a car EVER even if I can afford it.
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Old 11-02-2008, 06:01 PM   #231
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No matter how you slice it, cars are a waste of money. Yes, I waste plenty on them and I consider them my hobby and driving is my therapy. Everyone has something that they enjoy and rationalize paying for. As you get older, it becomes harder to justify big ticket items as you realize that ultimately after the first 2-3 months a car is just something to get you around and the novelty soon wears off after you have received your ooohs and aaaahhhs from all your buddies.

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Old 11-02-2008, 08:54 PM   #232
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No matter how you slice it, cars are a waste of money. Yes, I waste plenty on them and I consider my hobby and driving is my therapy. Everyone has something that they enjoy and rationalize paying for. As you get older, it becomes harder to justify big ticket items as you realize that ultimately after the first 2-3 months a car is just something to get you around and the novelty soon wears off after you have received you ooohs and aaaahhhs from all your buddies.


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Old 11-03-2008, 03:05 PM   #233
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I am living proof that you can make good money and afford an Sti, and not buy one because you don't need it. Heck I didn't need the 09 WRX either, but for my purpose of driving a car to work, the grocery store, and my family, why not pay 30% less and get a car that is 90% of the fun on the street? That is a 60% fun profit!

If you race in one form or another I could see purchasing the Sti, or if you think the badge is worth it.
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Old 11-03-2008, 06:40 PM   #234
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or if you think the badge is worth it.
Oh it is! I bought it for the badge, but the other stuff is nice too
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Old 11-04-2008, 06:45 AM   #235
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I am living proof that you can make good money and afford an Sti, and not buy one because you don't need it. Heck I didn't need the 09 WRX either, but for my purpose of driving a car to work, the grocery store, and my family, why not pay 30% less and get a car that is 90% of the fun on the street? That is a 60% fun profit!

If you race in one form or another I could see purchasing the Sti, or if you think the badge is worth it.
This is a thoughtful approach!

In my case, there are a lot more WRX's at autcrosses I've been to than STi's, so there's less competition, not more. YMMV. Have no intentions to track mine while it's on warranty.
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Old 11-06-2008, 10:13 PM   #236
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This is a thoughtful approach!

In my case, there are a lot more WRX's at autcrosses I've been to than STi's, so there's less competition, not more. YMMV. Have no intentions to track mine while it's on warranty.
while it's on warranty...FOR ME TO POOP ON!
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Old 11-07-2008, 03:28 AM   #237
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if subaru bumps up the sti then all the 08 sti owners are gonna get screwed... just like 08 wrx got screwed.
theyre releasing a 330hp and 380hp STI in the UK. I think theyll release something similar here. I already know the 08 sti owners are gonna feel just like us 08 rex owners pretty soon here.
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Old 11-07-2008, 03:45 AM   #238
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I already know the 08 sti owners are gonna feel just like us 08 rex owners pretty soon here.
Nope, bring it
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Old 11-07-2008, 07:58 AM   #239
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theyre releasing a 330hp and 380hp STI in the UK. I think theyll release something similar here. I already know the 08 sti owners are gonna feel just like us 08 rex owners pretty soon here.
except the '09 STI is already out, so, it's not the same.
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Old 11-07-2008, 11:11 AM   #240
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...I already know the 08 sti owners are gonna feel just like us 08 rex owners pretty soon here.
yea exactly, and what is this I read earlier about 6 speed tranny coming to the wrx? I read it earlier in the thread and didn't feel like cross-referencing any other threads. By the way? who wants an '08 wrx? cheap?
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Old 11-07-2008, 02:24 PM   #241
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yea exactly, and what is this I read earlier about 6 speed tranny coming to the wrx? I read it earlier in the thread and didn't feel like cross-referencing any other threads. By the way? who wants an '08 wrx? cheap?


With the way the economy is heading and also with the future efficiency requirements. I would not be suprised to see the STI phased out of the US marketplace and us only getting the WRX again but perhaps a largely improved variant of the model. Perhaps a really stripped down STI with 6spd but not all the gadgetry...
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Old 11-10-2008, 01:44 AM   #242
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plus, the 09 WRX with a bov will be making somewhere near 400 hp!!! OMG!!!!!!1
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Old 11-15-2008, 04:45 AM   #243
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plus, the 09 WRX with a bov will be making somewhere near 400 hp!!! OMG!!!!!!1
oh ya.... i can see it now...


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