Holy crap, that's my supervisor's favorite phrase! I honestly never heard it before him and now you're the second.

 

The 2006 WRX, had an STI wing on it along with about 5 different sets of wheels.

I also started at the hotel with an 02 Civic Si, but I didn't have that one very long after.

 

That's right, you had two different gen WRX's.

 

You're completely right. I do however enjoy the nostalgia behind cars with a good heritage i.e. Corvettes, NSX's, GT-R's, STi's, etc.

 

Seems to me you're forgetting someone !! Probably the only one here who has basically seen and heard it all. You guys really make me wanna come out and remind everyone who has the fastest Suby !!

 

Your car never qualified in this Sti class. It's beast mode. Plus Joey is a sell out. That car he has will be mines!!

 

AMEN.. Happy wife = Happy Life hahahahah AMEN!

 

well hurry up and fix it so you can show us what's up! lol!

 

This.

 

I'll chime in since I ended up buying an STi over a WRX. I drove the WRX first and liked it but I wasn't quite happy with the stock suspension or shifter feel. When I drove the STi, it felt like a completely different animal, granted I was not able to take over 3K rpm or push it in the corners but I was sold. My situation seems to differ from many of you though since regardless of the car, I did not have any plans to mod. The price difference between the WRX and STi was not a factor for me and I am satisfied with the components I got with the STi. I've got about 24K on the odometer now after over 2 years of ownership and the car in total stock form still brings a smile to my face when I drive it. I have no regrets about buying it and feel this is the greatest car I've ever owned.

That being said, there's nothing wrong with modding your WRX to be even better than a stock STi. True it will never be an authentic STi; it might actually be better and at the end of the day who cares but you? STi fan boys do not matter and for someone to be consumed with things as insignificant as that don't warrant your attention anyway. Happy moddding!

 

agree

 

does that Beast still even start Francis?

 

some people seem to forget that STi is not only a trim level but also a tuning company. like the old argument, why put an STi badge on a RS or WRX when you don't own and STi? Cause I got STi parts, any other questions?

 

IMO buy best platform that you can afford from the beginning and start from there. If your end-goal is ultimately an STi (I have a 2004), continue to save up and buy that from the start. Trying to mod a WRX into an STi will probably cost a lot more in the long run.

BTW I like both cars, I just happen to own an STi.

 

Before, I owned a 2.5RS. Moved up to a WRX because of its price point. But now, I currently own a 2004 STi. Back when the 2004 STi came out, it had a 2.5 engine compared to the WRX's 2.0. It also had a bigger turbo, better injectors, bigger intercooler. Back then up until 2008, picking the STi over the wrx was a no brainier. Now, the new gen of WRX like yours has the 2.5 block, so it made the choice much more difficult. Despite the price difference between the WRX trim level vs. the STi, the Brembos brakes, 6 speed transmission, DCCD controls, and upgrade exterior & interior bits. For me, it was worth me going with a STi. Having extra stock horsepower outta the factory to build on, & a globally recognizable badge on it was a bonus. But keep in mind, if you ever, down the road want to sell your ride for the next best thing, STi's will always hold there value better than a WRX....