I Need Everyone's Help !!! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

BOO · 2003-08-01, 08:19 PM

Ok Here Goes:
This has been pondering in my head, I am not sure what to do and Would like your imput on this issue.. OK OK .. I'll spit it out... lol
What do you guys think about the idea of getting a new/used WRX and not have any payments or very little payments .... VS. put some money down on an STi and still have some payments ?????
All types of Coments welcome ..lol

JC · 2003-08-01, 08:38 PM

So you are gonna buy an RS turbo? Good idea.

JC

STIwish · 2003-08-01, 08:40 PM

To hell with payments.. buy a normal WRX used and show those STIs whats up.

BOO · 2003-08-01, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

So you are gonna buy an RS turbo? Good idea.

JC

RST sounds like a really good idea

Because I have always been the type of person who wants to have something out of the Norm. but still be able to run with you SUBBIE guys

So,
Thanks JC

BOO · 2003-08-01, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIwish

To hell with payments.. buy a normal WRX used and show those STIs whats up.

Then again I could buy a WRX and and mod the hell out of it and still be able to look like a sleeper to an STi

...

Thanks Justin...

PS: I found a good name for you dude!! here it goes :
JuSTIN !!!!

BOO · 2003-08-01, 09:15 PM

Now you see WHY I am introuble for being GOOFY !! LMAO

MattR · 2003-08-01, 11:12 PM

I don't know dude, Its all a matter of what you want. I for one, love having no car payment, like I do now, but since I have fallen away from loving my car (mostly 'cause of the auto) I feel I need to get something else. I actually considered getting an 04 wrx, and starting over, but I think I'm gonna go all out and get the STI. WRX are very capable cars, and parts, add ons and wheels are way more affordable, so its all a matter of preference. I could be happy either way, in fact, i would be keeping my car if it had a 5 speed, no question...so?? I don't know.

BOO · 2003-08-01, 11:32 PM

Well,
Thanks matt.. besides... We only live once !!!

Wait a minute .. does this mean I am going thru my MID-LIFE crisis ??? already !!! :shock: :shock:
STI ALL THE WAY BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOO · 2003-08-02, 06:22 AM

Hey Matt,
What do you think ???
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2425073494

MattR · 2003-08-02, 07:41 AM

For that price its worth a shot, you should check it out.

BOO · 2003-08-02, 08:17 AM

NOT bad huh ??? Too bad its not a White/Gold... Other wise .. I would have been at the airport this morning buying my ticket to Boston ...

Solomon · 2003-08-02, 08:55 PM

The only reason in my eyes to get a new car is for the warranty, AND that is only if you are going to leave it in tacked so you can enjoy the warranty. If you are going to mod it then why get a STi with payments and without the coverage. Do the WRX or RS buildup.

ArthurS · 2003-08-03, 08:53 PM

I agree. (Plus IMHO it looks ugly)

JC · 2003-08-04, 10:29 AM

Honestly it depends on what you want. The STi has a bunch of little trick things that make it a good track car. If you are looking for a straight line car, you can get a WRX to STi level with a whole lot of work.

JC

STIwish · 2003-08-04, 11:28 AM

Bah.. a well built WRX is more than enough to surpass the STI in the straights as well as through the turns.

Gorio · 2003-08-04, 11:57 AM

How about a www.i-speedusa.com tuned Impreza?

ArthurS · 2003-08-04, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorio

How about a www.i-speedusa.com tuned Impreza?

That would be awsome. I-speed is a great company.

JC · 2003-08-04, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIwish

Bah.. a well built WRX is more than enough to surpass the STI in the straights as well as through the turns.

Well a WRX + 8Gs is not better than an STi. Plus start modding the STi and bye bye WRX.

JC

ArthurS · 2003-08-04, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIwish

Bah.. a well built WRX is more than enough to surpass the STI in the straights as well as through the turns.

Well a WRX + 8Gs is not better than an STi. Plus start modding the STi and bye bye WRX.

JC

I would think with 8k you could easily beat the STi. ITs my opinion, but that would put you WRX well above 300 hp and have even better suspension. You would have to sacrifice on the stuff that we all blow money on like CF trunk, STi lights, Grills, Etc...and go for actual power mods.

Only thing the STi would have on you then may be the breaks...which I hear aren't the best Brembo's anyway.

IMO.

JC · 2003-08-04, 02:03 PM

You would need a new tranny, a front LSD, bigger brakes, new wheels, coilovers, and a lot of engine work at the very least. There is no way you can do it for $8k. Plus you will not get the extra displacement of the STi nor the better Aerodynamics (if using an 02/03 WRX).

JC

ArthurS · 2003-08-04, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

You would need a new tranny, a front LSD, bigger brakes, new wheels, coilovers, and a lot of engine work at the very least. There is no way you can do it for $8k. Plus you will not get the extra displacement of the STi nor the better Aerodynamics (if using an 02/03 WRX).

JC

Would you really need a new tranny to just out-prefrom a STi? I know you would if you are trying to convert a WRS to a STi. I don't kow if the bigger brakes are necessary either.

I would say a WRX with around 310-340 hp, coilovers, 17"'s would get pretty damn close if not beat the STi.

I haven't had the pleasure of driving a STi yet, so I could be talking out of my ass, but it doesn't seem that much better of a car that 8k could match and/or beat the STi with a WRX.

sperry · 2003-08-04, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ArthurS

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

You would need a new tranny, a front LSD, bigger brakes, new wheels, coilovers, and a lot of engine work at the very least. There is no way you can do it for $8k. Plus you will not get the extra displacement of the STi nor the better Aerodynamics (if using an 02/03 WRX).

JC

Would you really need a new tranny to just out-prefrom a STi? I know you would if you are trying to convert a WRS to a STi. I don't kow if the bigger brakes are necessary either.

I would say a WRX with around 310-340 hp, coilovers, 17"'s would get pretty damn close if not beat the STi.

I haven't had the pleasure of driving a STi yet, so I could be talking out of my ass, but it doesn't seem that much better of a car that 8k could match and/or beat the STi with a WRX.

The new tranny isn't to "out perform" the STi, it's to keep from having to replace it once you're making 310-340 hp. 300hp is about the limit the WRX tranny can handle... even then, that's plenty of power to kill a WRX tranny if you drive it hard.

The STi is truly a good deal. Pretty much every aspect of the car is better than the WRX. You might be able to get a WRX into STi performance numbers, but you'd still be missing all the little things that make the STi so dope... like the gauges, the nicer seats/steering wheel/shifter, the DCCD, waterspray, better diffs, lateral links, swaybars, 6th gear, bushings, engine/tranny mounts, oil cooler, HIDs, headlight leveling switch, lightweight rear glass, hood scoop, etc, etc, etc. I'd bet a full US'04 WRX to US '04 STi conversion would cost like $20k or more easy.... I mean, even the rear diff cover on the STi has an STi logo stamped on it and cooling fins! Trying to piece together all the things that makes the STi better than a standard WRX would be retarded expensive.

ArthurS · 2003-08-04, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

...I'd bet a full US'04 WRX to US '04 STi conversion would cost like $20k or more easy....

Wow. Well I was ust thinking the performance aspect. The STi does sound more detailed then I ever had thought. Especially if you can get it at MSRP, then you aren't spending to much more then we did on our WRX's. :shock:

BOO · 2003-08-04, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorio

How about a www.i-speedusa.com tuned Impreza?

Awesome !!!! The transformations are absolutely tremendous !!!
These people Rock !!!!!!!!!!!!!

tysonK · 2003-08-04, 09:53 PM

get an STi or an EVO.
these cars are made to go FAST period.
i can really see no debating it.

2003-08-01, 08:19 PM	#1
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	I Need Everyone's Help !!! Ok Here Goes: This has been pondering in my head, I am not sure what to do and Would like your imput on this issue.. OK OK .. I'll spit it out... lol What do you guys think about the idea of getting a new/used WRX and not have any payments or very little payments .... VS. put some money down on an STi and still have some payments ????? All types of Coments welcome ..lol __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2003-08-01, 08:38 PM	#2
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	So you are gonna buy an RS turbo? Good idea. JC __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2003-08-01, 08:40 PM	#3
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	To hell with payments.. buy a normal WRX used and show those STIs whats up. __________________ STIwish

2003-08-01, 09:15 PM	#6
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Now you see WHY I am introuble for being GOOFY !! LMAO __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2003-08-01, 11:12 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I don't know dude, Its all a matter of what you want. I for one, love having no car payment, like I do now, but since I have fallen away from loving my car (mostly 'cause of the auto) I feel I need to get something else. I actually considered getting an 04 wrx, and starting over, but I think I'm gonna go all out and get the STI. WRX are very capable cars, and parts, add ons and wheels are way more affordable, so its all a matter of preference. I could be happy either way, in fact, i would be keeping my car if it had a 5 speed, no question...so?? I don't know. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2003-08-01, 11:32 PM	#8
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Well, Thanks matt.. besides... We only live once !!! Wait a minute .. does this mean I am going thru my MID-LIFE crisis ??? already !!! :shock: :shock: STI ALL THE WAY BABY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2003-08-02, 06:22 AM	#9
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Hey Matt, What do you think ??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2425073494 __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2003-08-02, 07:41 AM	#10
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	For that price its worth a shot, you should check it out. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2003-08-02, 08:17 AM	#11
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	NOT bad huh ??? Too bad its not a White/Gold... Other wise .. I would have been at the airport this morning buying my ticket to Boston ... __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

2003-08-02, 08:55 PM	#12
Solomon EJ18 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 51	The only reason in my eyes to get a new car is for the warranty, AND that is only if you are going to leave it in tacked so you can enjoy the warranty. If you are going to mod it then why get a STi with payments and without the coverage. Do the WRX or RS buildup.

2003-08-03, 08:53 PM	#13
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I agree. (Plus IMHO it looks ugly) __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2003-08-04, 10:29 AM	#14
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Honestly it depends on what you want. The STi has a bunch of little trick things that make it a good track car. If you are looking for a straight line car, you can get a WRX to STi level with a whole lot of work. JC __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2003-08-04, 11:28 AM	#15
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Bah.. a well built WRX is more than enough to surpass the STI in the straights as well as through the turns. __________________ STIwish

2003-08-04, 11:57 AM	#16
Gorio EJ22 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 123	How about a www.i-speedusa.com tuned Impreza?

2003-08-04, 02:03 PM	#20
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	You would need a new tranny, a front LSD, bigger brakes, new wheels, coilovers, and a lot of engine work at the very least. There is no way you can do it for $8k. Plus you will not get the extra displacement of the STi nor the better Aerodynamics (if using an 02/03 WRX). JC __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2003-08-04, 09:53 PM	#25
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	get an STi or an EVO. these cars are made to go FAST period. i can really see no debating it. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

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