Daily-driven reliablity (with STi?)

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Dec 30, 2004 | 10:10 AM

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STi_or_EVO

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Originally Posted by BlackedOutSTi

Everyone harps on the seats about the STi (esp. vs the Evo's)....yes the Evo's seats are MUCH better, but if it's just seats that are the hang-up with the STi, those are easily replaceable from the aftermarket (as long as you're comfortable losing the side airbags....and actually that's a good question in itself....will removing the seats cause any kind of malfunction light?)

This is true.. and to think my damn evo ONLY has 2 airbags... vs my damn wrx(4) vs my damn jetta(8) ohh well .. comes back to the same question of comfortability & safety features/factors...

Dec 30, 2004 | 10:57 AM

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removing the sti seats w/ side bags throws an airbag light...plug in a $2 resistor from radio shack and the light is gone

Dec 31, 2004 | 08:27 AM

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This is good to know as I figured it would trip the airbag light. Seats are definitely one aspect that has to be addressed in the STi. It's unfortunate but true. After sitting in the EVO, that's all you can think about!! I do know Recaro offers a Sportline seat that looks very similar to the EVO's and comes in a blue/black suede fabric that looks like it may match the interior nicely. BTW, where does the resistor get plugged into when you do the swap (I'm completely unfamiliar with them)?

Jan 2, 2005 | 09:35 PM

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Get a Lexus IS300. A little cheaper than a STI and you get more bang for the buck. Except 300hp and AWD. Test drive it. Realiability ranks #1 on JD Power & Associates.

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Jan 3, 2005 | 06:34 AM

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meilers

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Get a Lexus IS300. A little cheaper than a STI and you get more bang for the buck. Except 300hp and AWD. Test drive it. Realiability ranks #1 on JD Power & Associates.

I don't normally say things like this, but...

Dude, that is a chick car. No offense to chicks, of course

Jan 3, 2005 | 06:23 PM

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imporacer

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No wonder my wife drives it more than I do. Dammit:-) Yes, I own a chick car.

Jan 5, 2005 | 09:25 AM

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meilers

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Heh! Now I feel bad for saying that. You have a chance to redeem yourself, however:

...is it black? If so, you are off the hook.

Otherwise, you have to hang some Mardi Gras beads over the rearview mirror and put a sorority-themed sticker in the rear window...

Jan 5, 2005 | 09:29 AM

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Get a Lexus IS300. A little cheaper than a STI and you get more bang for the buck. Except 300hp and AWD. Test drive it. Realiability ranks #1 on JD Power & Associates.

Yes it is a "little" cheaper but you get nowhere near the performance. It's a well-balanced car but grossly underpowered. 215bhp out of 3.0L inline six? Come on!! Even BMW gets 225 out of theirs. Lexus (Toyota) held a lot back in that motor and I've never quite figured out why. Yes, it may have a more luxurious ride and amenities compared to the STi and an Evo, but it would take much more $$$ to get it up to par with either of those...

Jan 11, 2005 | 10:31 PM

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I don't normally say things like this, but...

Dude, that is a chick car. No offense to chicks, of course

Check this out: I totalled my wrx a month ago. In desperation, I got a good deal and bought a loaded...Celica GT-S. It's not a bad car, got leather, sunroof, exceptional handling- tighter than a wrx.

BUT, I feel like I'm in a chick car. All I can think about is getting back to Suby, prolly an RS.

Am I in a chick car???

Jan 12, 2005 | 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackedOutSTi

I kinda pointed that out on my original post that the IS300 lacks 300hp and AWD which = no performance.

I'm just addressing the reliability issues that was on original thread. The last time I check, Lexus (Toyota's U.S. luxury division) brand have rank #1 on consumer reports for overall reliability, BMW placed 5th, Subaru didn't even broke the top 10. And the other thing that's disconcernting is that Hyundai (Korean manufacturer) placed 2nd (i think) for 2004 for overall reliability rated by consumers.

Add to the fact that some STI owners on this thread won't recommend the STI as a daily driver.

The STI is an awsome car since it's a detuned WRC inspired vehicle, and that's why it will take more $$$ to get an IS300 to par with the STI and EVO. However, the real reason Lexus brought the IS300 over is not to beat the STI or the EVO, but to overthrow BMW 3 series as an affordable luxury vehicle under 30k.

And then again, I might be wrong.