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11-02-2008, 10:28 AM | #226 | |
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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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11-02-2008, 11:19 AM | #227 | |
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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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11-02-2008, 05:04 PM | #228 | |
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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. |
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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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11-02-2008, 05:33 PM | #230 | |
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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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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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11-02-2008, 08:54 PM | #232 | |
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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. |
11-03-2008, 06:40 PM | #234 |
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11-04-2008, 06:45 AM | #235 | |
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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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11-06-2008, 10:13 PM | #236 |
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11-07-2008, 03:28 AM | #237 |
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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.
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11-07-2008, 03:45 AM | #238 |
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11-07-2008, 07:58 AM | #239 |
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11-07-2008, 11:11 AM | #240 |
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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?
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11-07-2008, 02:24 PM | #241 | |
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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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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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11-15-2008, 04:45 AM | #243 |
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