Any STI owners on here?

[Grendel]

Hey all,

I'm thinking of getting a newer car in the next month or two. I'm looking at getting either an 04-05 WRX or an 04-05 STI. Looks like the regular WRX is around 15k and the STIs are around 20k.

Any other 240 drivers own/driven a WRX or an STI? It doesn't look like there are any at the dealerships around Montgomery, and I don't want to drive out to Atlanta until I am ready to buy a car.

Other than the WRX I'm interested in the EVO, but I'm pretty sure those are quite a bit more than the STI. I was looking at the new Cobalt SS for a bit, but I'm really not a fan of FWD anymore.

I'm just tired of putting $$ into my car, I want something reliable and fairly quick stock.

[muddafakka]

I don't care for FWD either but the new Cobalt SS is one of the few exceptions.

[stiizy]

What do you need to know??

[VROOOM]

the Cobalt SS is an awesome car, but the problems that GM is having would ruin it for me. im on a Cobalt SS forum and they seem to have a hard time finding replacement parts. GM does not make rear brake pads for the SS, another person is looking for some suspension piece that GM said there ws only 1 in the country. other than that they seem to be bad ass cars.

[Grendel]

What do you need to know??

Just how do you like it compared to your 240? And is it really worth spending the extra 5k or so to get the STI?

Any crazy mainenance issues with the car so far?

[Daniel.]

My friend bought an 05 wrx and he's spent like 1-2k and is only putting down 225whp. He loves the car, but he's wishing he got the STI instead.

Get the STI. You'll be happy you did. The STI 6spd is worth it's weight in gold if you're going to be modding the car in any case.

[stiizy]

Just how do you like it compared to your 240? And is it really worth spending the extra 5k or so to get the STI?

Any crazy mainenance issues with the car so far?

okay

1. I don't own a 240 so wouldn't know...

2. Yes it is worth it people say why didnt you get a wrx and mod it, why spend 10-15k more to make it like and STI and faster?? makes no sense go for the STi....

3. everything for these cars are expensive i paid 650 for new rotors and pads (a 1600 dealer job)

only issue i have is i broke a piece in my trans, the part is 45 bucks just labor kills...


If you decide to get one make sure it's an STI you won't regret it..

I own a 05 Sti and will be purchasing another one i love my car and want another one..


Everyone Tunes them, there are so many options for tuning as well as a huge aftermarket variety of parts everywhere ...


My car has had a few problems and Manufacturer defect though so it was covered(?)


the 6spd Trans has to be solid as hell i love it, i use a twin carbon clutch and it handles it so well...

[LeftNutOfGowd]

I was thinking of getting a STI this year as well

[blitzsti22]

i wish i was an sti owner

[stiizy]

I was thinking of getting a STI this year as well


Do it Homie, i gotta a shit load of parts in my crib old and new...Wheels, lips, downpipes and all....

[LeftNutOfGowd]

Do it Homie, i gotta a shit load of parts in my crib old and new...Wheels, lips, downpipes and all....

Then mail me the parts and ill just build a STI :ddog:

[stiizy]

^^ Funny guy.............

[Grendel]

okay

1. I don't own a 240 so wouldn't know...

2. Yes it is worth it people say why didnt you get a wrx and mod it, why spend 10-15k more to make it like and STI and faster?? makes no sense go for the STi....

3. everything for these cars are expensive i paid 650 for new rotors and pads (a 1600 dealer job)

only issue i have is i broke a piece in my trans, the part is 45 bucks just labor kills...


If you decide to get one make sure it's an STI you won't regret it..

I own a 05 Sti and will be purchasing another one i love my car and want another one..


Everyone Tunes them, there are so many options for tuning as well as a huge aftermarket variety of parts everywhere ...


My car has had a few problems and Manufacturer defect though so it was covered(?)


the 6spd Trans has to be solid as hell i love it, i use a twin carbon clutch and it handles it so well...

Thanks for the info, what kinda problems and defects did your car have?

One of my friend was suggesting a 2003 or so M3, can pick those up for like 20-22k but they all have around 80-100k miles for that price. I don't think I'd want to deal with maintenance on a BMW either lol.

A few other cars I was looking at was a WS6 Trans Am, and an S2000... but those cars are all completely different categories, can't really compare em I guess.

[stiizy]

Thanks for the info, what kinda problems and defects did your car have?




car came with a defective block, 2nd motor they only put 1 qt of oil...

Finally bout a jdm one and got reimbursed and all service people at the dealer fired...

They are great cars trust me...

[Grendel]

car came with a defective block, 2nd motor they only put 1 qt of oil...

Finally bout a jdm one and got reimbursed and all service people at the dealer fired...

They are great cars trust me...

lol nice

Well thanks for the info, I'll probably try to find one to test drive around feb or so :)

[RISINGSUNPROJECTS]

I have an 2005 STI and it is hard to compare to my 240...They are really different cars..The 240 is a fun summer toy and the STI is killer year round! Awesome in the snow.... It is almost more addictive to mod the STI than the 240!!

[Ralliart4]

Just how do you like it compared to your 240? And is it really worth spending the extra 5k or so to get the STI?

Any crazy mainenance issues with the car so far?

Subarus are not hard but a little odd to work on but parts are just as easy to get as nissan parts ... as a matter of fact if you look close they are the same company.

I have a 02 WRX with a lot of suspeinsion work, vf39 and light engine mods. For less than 5K i can make similar power to a Sti, out turn, outbrake and faster response than the 2.5 (thank you Autronic). But if i had the extra money to do it all over again i would do the same mods on a Sti... why? Because the insurance of that 6spd is a very good piece of mind and at an average cost of 3-4K to upgrade that 5K does not sound so bad.

If you just want a nice car to drive the wrx is great for your all round needs and an occasional speed punch.

[YoungGun]

I used to have a WRX, it had vf39 and other crap. 270whp 300wtq.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b304/cruizer123/rip2.jpg

Really good cars, I owned mine for a year with no problems, until a lady decided to t-bone me.

I only did canyon runs and crap with it though, never took it to the track.

I'm having a TON more fun with my 240sx.

[Ralliart4]

.... It is almost more addictive to mod the STI than the 240!!


Yeah I can agree to that but when you look at the price its crazy for subarus though.

- Sr clutch 300.00 WRX/STi clutch 700-900.00
- Body braces cheap... subaru CRAZY
- Turbo stock or upgrade, new or used nissan decent subaru crazy
- 02> WRX/ Sti = no junkyard parts

Just remember that when you go AWD with Subaru or Mitsu you are playing with the hype machines of today and thus the big ballas. So you are going to pay $$$$. This is not ment to be an insult in any way but just keep that in mind before you jump into the ring.

[S13E]

Def go with the STi if your going to end up modding... its kind of hard NOT to. I ended up going with a 2005 (didn't like the 02 bugeye or 06 hawkeye) WRX mainly cuz its going to be an every day daily driver, just a bit better on MPG and insurance, and I DON't want to mod it at all. I only went as far as some volk wheels and a COBB accessport pre-installed/off the shelf fuel map. For me, if they stocker 2.0l goes.... hopefully not anytime soon, then I'll opt for a v7 STi motor/drivetrain swap. ($$$ :wtc: ) The STi and EVO attract cops even in its stock form.

[VROOOM]

Thanks for the info, what kinda problems and defects did your car have?

One of my friend was suggesting a 2003 or so M3, can pick those up for like 20-22k but they all have around 80-100k miles for that price. I don't think I'd want to deal with maintenance on a BMW either lol.

A few other cars I was looking at was a WS6 Trans Am, and an S2000... but those cars are all completely different categories, can't really compare em I guess.


for 20-25k you can get a 400hp Cadillac CTS-V. look into that.

[ronmcdon]

I've owned a 06 STi for almost 2 yrs, before trading it in for an evo 10. I kept it stock the whole the time. As with the consensus, I agree it's better to spend a little more and opt for the STi instead of the WRX. However, if you plan just to daily drive the car, the WRX really should be more than sufficient for most people.

Things I liked about the STi:
-Great engine. Very smooth, torquey, great power stock.
-Good overall handling & grip.
-Great brakes. They good feedback and I don't ever recall having brake fade.
-Reliable for the 11k miles I owned the vehicle.
Comfortable ride for a high performance car. Suspension is higher and soft. Car is quiet even at cruising speeds.
-Durable paint quality

Cons:
-Light steering that doesn't give good feedback.
-Front seats built for the obese.
-Vague shifter.
-Car boring to drive unless pushed hard.

I liked the STi for it's overall performance, but honestly I thought it had some shortcomings. What I found most difficult to live with with the incredibly light steering. For me, this made the STi was difficult to get used in spirited driving, and boring to drive on my daily commute. I think the relatively soft suspension might have reduced overall feedback as well, but at least it was very comfortable. The only times I can say I enjoyed my STi were at autoX events and canyon drives (I live very near Mulholland and Sunset Blvd in socal, so I can have fun with the car more often). Otherwise, I can't say I enjoyed it.

The shifter was really vague and rubbery. It was easier for me to mis-shift in this car more than others. Some ppl on the Subaru forums mentioned that the factory short shifter or some of the aftermarket shifter bushings could have remedied this concerm, but that's not something I have any direct experience with.

Later I switched to the evo 10, and I couldn't have been more happier with the way the evo drives in terms of the feedback it gives, and the resulting confidence it inspires. It's not quite as refined as the STi in termns of build quality, and quality of materials imo, but it is much more fun to drive. I even enjoy driving it in my commute.

I'd really urge you to check out an evo. If you can live with the relatively harsh ride and spartan interior, I think it would be much more enjoyable car. Unless you're doing track events and/or live around areas where you can push the STi safely, I think the STi is kinda of waste.

As far as mods go, aside from the oem shifter and/or shifter bushings, maybe nicer seats, I think you're really better off investing in track events instead to get to know the car better. Maybe an exhaust would be worthwhile if you enjoy the way the boxer sounds. It's setup very well from the factory to begin with, and it appears to be track ready from the start. Unless you plan to build a full track car, show car, or dyno queen, I see little reason to dump more $$$ into it.

While I've always respected the STi for it's overall performance capabilities, it was also coincidently one of the most boring cars I've ever owned.

[Daniel.]

I'd really urge you to check out an evo. If you can live with the relatively harsh ride and spartan interior, I think it would be much more enjoyable car. Unless you're doing track events and/or live around areas where you can push the STi safely, I think the STi is kinda of waste.



I'd like to revise my original post to say that you should come hop on the Evo bandwagon with me and ronmcdon.

ding ding ding

[HyperTek]

do you wrx/ sti guys ever feel threatend with theft? i mean now id be scared to daily a modded s13/14 and park it at the mall etc

[Daniel.]

all the sti/wrx guys up here are afraid of theft afaik. Since there are so many wrx's they like to jack sti parts to swap over and stuff.

since many of the parts are interchangeable stuff gets around all the time.

not as common with evos.

[stiizy]

do you wrx/ sti guys ever feel threatend with theft? i mean now id be scared to daily a modded s13/14 and park it at the mall etc


Been there they tried to steal my car in 07 when i went to the movies, couldn't get it started they had another car an s4 try to push it i guess to kick start it and nothing...

Found the car at the back of the lot with the lights on and ignition popped and both bumpers on the floor and a huge dent in my fender looked like a frustration kick, nothing was stolen out of the car and i had a shit load of stuff in the trunk and back seats....

After that i started taking my ECU out everytime i went out and bought a new steering wheel with quick release and hub lock...

I guess they thought it was an 04 with no immobilizer oh well....

[nufan427]

just get at 05+ cause the new sti got stock alarm and immobilizer. Plus the 05+ aren't inchangable with the wrx either. The only year that was inchangable was the 04. Even with the rims. The 05+ u can't switch rims with a 04 or any wrx. The wrx are 5x100 and the 05+ 5x114.5 so the lug are different, same with the suspension. people who said the wrx can be easily upgrade to the sti is just wrong. everything about the sti is so different from a wrx and sti. it is like a regular civic and a civic sI. it is a whole different machine and suspension set up too.

[Daniel.]

just get at 05+ cause the new sti got stock alarm and immobilizer. Plus the 05+ aren't inchangable with the wrx either. The only year that was inchangable was the 04. Even with the rims. The 05+ u can't switch rims with a 04 or any wrx. The wrx are 5x100 and the 05+ 5x114.5 so the lug are different, same with the suspension. people who said the wrx can be easily upgrade to the sti is just wrong. everything about the sti is so different from a wrx and sti. it is like a regular civic and a civic sI. it is a whole different machine and suspension set up too.

maybe i should have been more specific, hood, trunk, and exterior body panels are in high demand off of sti's here.

[!Zar!]

I had a 04 wagon converted to a sti then rebuilt the top/bottom and regeared the tranny, threw some coils and te's on it, gt30, hydra emu blah blah blah, dynoed to the wheels at 400 hp.

That combined with the 30/70 center diff split and re01's, the car had so much grip it was mind blowing.

Sold it to a dude in Colorado.

Only thing is that the tranny went out on mine for no reason. As well as a few other people I know.

I suggest putting the 05 hubs on the car because they switched to 5x114.3

[JDMFLCL]

swapped gc8 owner over here

get a STI, sell the 6 speed, throw 1k, and get PPG's, or just get Mfactory dogbox, and your getting them for free practically.

STI all the way, but swap over all :)

[626 FC3S]

do you wrx/ sti guys ever feel threatend with theft? i mean now id be scared to daily a modded s13/14 and park it at the mall etc


yeah with a s13 or s14 you should be worried about getting robbed, i mean think about it sti's if your smart when you buy it you'll but the low jack kit and youll be fine.

all the sti/wrx guys up here are afraid of theft afaik. Since there are so many wrx's they like to jack sti parts to swap over and stuff.
since many of the parts are interchangeable stuff gets around all the time.

not as common with evos.
low jack son!!!


swapped gc8 owner over here

get a STI, sell the 6 speed, throw 1k, and get PPG's, or just get Mfactory dogbox, and your getting them for free practically.

STI all the way, but swap over all :)

yesss there you go, i dunno about the swapping ur gears getting a dog box and getting rid of 6 speed, shit is like 10k+ you dont really need that for a street sti. My friend has one, i love it. FUCK a cobolt SS FF :down: Fuck a evo, ive had friend who have traided their evo9's for eather 10's or sti's. Trust you'll be much happier with a sti!!!!!

most of sti owners had a civic before unless their an old man,

then you'll trade it for a Porsche turbo :bigok:

[626 FC3S]

Hey all,

I'm thinking of getting a newer car in the next month or two. I'm looking at getting either an 04-05 WRX or an 04-05 STI. Looks like the regular WRX is around 15k and the STIs are around 20k.

Any other 240 drivers own/driven a WRX or an STI? It doesn't look like there are any at the dealerships around Montgomery, and I don't want to drive out to Atlanta until I am ready to buy a car.

Other than the WRX I'm interested in the EVO, but I'm pretty sure those are quite a bit more than the STI. I was looking at the new Cobalt SS for a bit, but I'm really not a fan of FWD anymore.

I'm just tired of putting $$ into my car, I want something reliable and fairly quick stock.


the sti is 10x better then the reg wrx and the evo. I think for daily driving the sti is very reliable and very quick stock. like i had just said my buddy has one.

One day we were in studio city and some supercharged mustang pulled up next to us at the light, reved, we were like fuckin shit box. Light turned green and we both punched it and we jumped off the line and stayed in front untill 4th and slow down. He also has a downpipe exhaust and bov, when that shit is on WOW. yes the sti is alot but worth it. Your in the miltary you can afford it :bow:

[stiizy]

Sti all the way bro, trust me you won't regret it...

Evo had one- pass

S2k had one-Pass

After your Sti you'll jump into something a little bit more luxurious...


I test drove the 911 before buying my car.. nice car small as shit and honestly it was only a tad quicker nothing a TBE, boost controller and a tune can't fix..


Dyno'd at 381hp and 431tq.... FP green...

[Daniel.]

Dyno'd at 381hp and 431tq.... FP green...

Shit son, that's good power for a green.

FP has a Red now. HTAGT35 wheel on the comp side + larger hotside housing.

Spools like a green and makes power like a GT35R.

woot woot.

[stiizy]

Shit son, that's good power for a green.

FP has a Red now. HTAGT35 wheel on the comp side + larger hotside housing.

Spools like a green and makes power like a GT35R.

woot woot.

Wanted to go red still debating i might just get a Blouch GT30r i like how it doesn't have to be rotated to mount...

I like the stock look haha...

had a 35R car blew up on the Dyno...

[derek king]

rwd wrx here no sti tho lol

[lflkajfj12123]

I want to get an alpine white wrx wagon

those things are nice

[KA-T_240]

I currently have a 02 WRX for my Daily and I LOVE the car!!! The car I bought was abused and needed alot fo work, I have not had any problems other then ones related to previous owner. I had to replace the fuel lines under the intake mani(common on 02).

I love the way my WRX handles. I just learned the car so fast and got used to it.


If I can get a decent price or figure out a trade for my 240, I will sell it. I really want an STi.

[HalveBlue]

Ha!

My mom really wants a WRX.

I'm still trying to sell her on the STI

[!Zar!]

What does your mom need an sti for?

[RedStage]

had a stock WRX for a week....way too slow.
traded it back the next week for a nicely modded WRX Wagon that was putting down numbers that would make STi's wonder why they couldn't pull away. All I was missing was that little extra torque off the line and then the STi owners would have really hated my WRX.

If you are going WRX, you HAVE to go 06-07. EJ25, 4 pot brakes in front, 2 pot in rear.
Otherwise, 05 or newer STi...05's have some advantages (other than the hubs being 5x114.3) over the 04 STi.

Once you test drive the STi...you will be in trouble ;)

[YoungGun]

I agree, if you're settling for a WRX, the 06-07 model is a MUST.

Bigger engine, bigger brakes.

I don't know anything about the new ones, but those look like poop so don't get those.

[HalveBlue]

What does your mom need an sti for?

She doesn't.

I'm selfish.

[626 FC3S]

he only wants her to get it so he can drive it duh!!!

[RedStage]

As for the new WRX....

The 09 WRX is quicker in the 1/4 mile than the 08 STi....
I think they are 260hp and have a gear ratio that gives them a slight advantage over the 08 STi and her 6 speed.

[ronmcdon]

09 wrx is arguably the best car you can get for 25k. I feel bad for 08 owners. unless subaru updates the sti accordingly, it makes the sti appear to be even more of a questionable value. It's also an appealing alternative to used STi's which typically go for the 20-29k range in decent condition. I'd like to see how some of the reviews measure it up against the current STi and evo aside from acceleration figures.

the ralliart was a letdown though. It's expensive at over 27k. doesn't make sense to skimp 5k for a proper evo, and the auto only option is a turn off. also it has minimal publicity. most ppl don't even know its available

[stiizy]

05 Sti done and done..................

[Grendel]

05 Sti done and done..................

Yea 05 seems to be the one to go with. I found one on autotrader in ATL for $18k with 10k miles. Seems kind of fishy though, most are 20k with 40-50k miles. I'm pretty set on getting the STI, just want to pay off a couple debts first. Should be good to go around late feb early march.

The one I was looking at had 3 gauges on top of the dash directly above the center console. That isn't stock is it?

I don't want a car that has been moded at all.

[stiizy]

Yea 05 seems to be the one to go with. I found one on autotrader in ATL for $18k with 10k miles. Seems kind of fishy though, most are 20k with 40-50k miles. I'm pretty set on getting the STI, just want to pay off a couple debts first. Should be good to go around late feb early march.

The one I was looking at had 3 gauges on top of the dash directly above the center console. That isn't stock is it?

I don't want a car that has been moded at all.


If this was last year you couldve bought mine i was selling it for 16,500

with a broken tranny part the part is like 50 bucks....

but i've decided to keep it and build it for hard parking status and a grip whore once in a blue...


check on Nasioc bro sometimes you get a good deal on one stock or lightly modded like exhaust and shit...


The gauge pod well you can get one stock from the dealer but i think the one you saw probably looked like this right??

http://www.daddysscp.com/forumpics/day_lit_640.jpg


Thats the Defi gauge pod.. i had one but sold it and buying the Zero Sports one cause it has the clock slot so i can keep my digi wideband in it

[stiizy]

Stock one looks like this

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/6037/gauges1oa3.jpg


Alot of people put their radio up there and gauges in the center??

[Grendel]

Here is the pic from autotrader, I'm pretty sure its the same.

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2008/8/23/249/501/8329561062.249501944.IM1.09.565x421_A.562x421.jpg

If this was last year you couldve bought mine i was selling it for 16,500

with a broken tranny part the part is like 50 bucks....

but i've decided to keep it and build it for hard parking status and a grip whore once in a blue...


check on Nasioc bro sometimes you get a good deal on one stock or lightly modded like exhaust and shit...


The gauge pod well you can get one stock from the dealer but i think the one you saw probably looked like this right??

http://www.daddysscp.com/forumpics/day_lit_640.jpg


Thats the Defi gauge pod.. i had one but sold it and buying the Zero Sports one cause it has the clock slot so i can keep my digi wideband in it

[stiizy]

Yeah thats the Defi Pod..

Idk what gauges but that is the pod ... might be some reg defi's

[!Zar!]

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2008/8/23/249/501/8329561062.249501944.IM1.09.565x421_A.562x421.jpg
Two stereos?

ugh.

[stiizy]

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2008/8/23/249/501/8329561062.249501944.IM1.09.565x421_A.562x421.jpg
Two stereos?

ugh.


Na i think this guy went old school........

flip out with no DVD player or CD player...

[!Zar!]

I'm so hood
I wear my pants below my waist
And I never dance when I'm in this place
Cause you and your man is plannin to hate (I'm so hood)
And I got these golds up in my mouth if you get closer to my house then you know what I'm talking bout
I'm out the hood
And if you feel me put your hands up (hood)
My hood ninjas can you stand up (I'm so hood)
If you not from here you can walk it out and you not hood if you don't know what I'm talkin bout

[stiizy]

^^ Ya favorite song?? hahaha j/p

[Syncade]

The number 1 rule when buying an Impreza

Get an STi

You'll be much happier in the end

[KA-T_240]

The number 1 rule when buying an Impreza

Get an STi

You'll be much happier in the end

Ya. I thought I was going to be happy with my WRX. Considering I already have a 400whp 240. Not so much, I now want to mess with my Subaru more then my 240.

[stiizy]

the number 1 rule when buying an impreza

get an sti

you'll be much happier in the end

qft......................................

[Grendel]

I just checked out insurance on a 2005 STI, USAA quoted me 1500/6 months or so, Geico was a bit less, but I'll be losing my military discount soon and the price will be almost the same as USAA.

I'm 25, single and have nothing on my record. Price seems pretty high to me :(

How much ya paying Stiizy?

[KA-T_240]

That does seem high. I pay 108 for my wrx, thats with an accident and a serious speed ticket, and I am 21.

I went and talked to my moms agent about a 05 STi and they told me 330 a month. I have never checked with my agent.

[stiizy]

I just checked out insurance on a 2005 STI, USAA quoted me 1500/6 months or so, Geico was a bit less, but I'll be losing my military discount soon and the price will be almost the same as USAA.

I'm 25, single and have nothing on my record. Price seems pretty high to me :(

How much ya paying Stiizy?

We pay 1800 per 6 months but that's with 5 cars so idk but i think the breakdown when i check was 147 a month...

Not bad...

But like the Evo insurers hate these cars...

[Daniel.]

Hell yeah, I got quoted $4200 a year by myself. Since my awesome mother hooked me up and put me under her policy, it's like $950 for the whole damn year.