So it seems there has been a bit of a commotion from the pricing on the new STI. Starting at 35k and going up to 40k seems to most a bit much, myself included. So I've done some research for the group to show you what you can get for the same kind of money.

2008 Benz C350 with Nav - $40,225

2008 Lexus IS250 AWD with Nav - $40,765, without Nav - $34,950
2008 Lexus IS350 with Nav - $42,315, without Nav - $36,770

2008 Acura TL Type S with Nav - $39,140

2008 Toyota Avalon XLS with Nav - $36,264

2008 Honda Accord V6 with Nav - $31,244

2008 BMW 335i with Nav - $41,775 - Includes 4yr. service
2008 BMW 135i with Nav - $37,775 - Includes 4yr. service

Not to mention the myriad of other cars that can be had for well less than $40k. Also, take into account the dealer markup that the early adopters have been having to pay.

I'm not saying that I wouldn't like to have a new STI, and I'm not saying that any of these cars are better or worse than the new STI. But when it comes down to it, is it really worth $40k?

I hope this sparks a reasonable discussion about what the alternatives are, and what would be a fair price for the STI, rather than turning into some e-***** flamewar.

 

2008 Nismo 350Z - $38K - or a base Z for ore like $25K

 

Well, having done a few track days in my WRX, I would have definitely said Lotus Elise!! But the 2008 is listing for around $46k, also quite an increase in only 2-3 years. Not sure if it's the weakness of the dollar or just increased mfg costs.

I'd take a 1-2 year old Exige for around $40k, or maybe the Exige S (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEzFqPXcqdI) for a bit more.

 

FWIW, if you shop a bit you can pick up a lightly optioned C6 Vette for $40K (yes, new) in real world pricing.

430 HP (new LS3 motor) and about the same weight as an STI...

 

Not sure of the exact #s but a G35S or G37 are in that ballpark

 

almost a 335xi sedan

 

135i all the way :]

 

I had a professor a few years back who owned a Vette and a WRX. He said, he loved the Vette because of it's power, but he loved driving the WRX so much more because it's more fun to drive.

 

I know at least 3 dealerships that will sell C6s for 39,995. the 2008s with the bigger 430hp motor.

 

 

The price between that vette and the 08 STi may be similiar but they are in way different ballparks...I mean anyone considering the STi (4 door hatch) wouldnt consider a C6 Vette (2 door sport) and vice versa.


I for one would like to have both, the STi as the daily driver and the vette as the weekend/track car

 

same can be said for all the cars in the first post as well, (Benz C350??) but for just listing other performance cars in the 40K ballpark I think its a reasonable comparison. but yeah its nice to have both, finally started driving my STi around again for the first time in six months, every time I do I wish I didnt have to get rid of it

 

Same price? G37 is around the same...

And....

The Mugen Civic Si.... 35K for a body kit, no turbo, and FWD... but it gets EXCELLENT GAS MILEAGE! Not to mention, it will probably get stolen faster than it can make the quarter mile.

 

haha qft!
if you pay more for a civic than a evo or sti you fail at life

 

be a man, buy an RS, and still rule with money in your pocket...$30,000 left in your pocket that is.

But if i HAD to it would be a 135i with NO NAV...Nav is for Pu$$ E's