Here is the latest on the STI
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Originally posted by clamdip
it's funny, most people complained "why don't we ever get the good cars". then finally it comes and now there are questions about the pricing and this and that. the point is that we finally got it here in the states, so if you want it then buy it, if not then don't. it's as simple as that.
it's funny, most people complained "why don't we ever get the good cars". then finally it comes and now there are questions about the pricing and this and that. the point is that we finally got it here in the states, so if you want it then buy it, if not then don't. it's as simple as that.
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Originally posted by DaveWRX
Actually I use my Ferraris just to go grocery shopping. The Lamborghini is for road tripping. Come on, get it right. Sheesh...
Actually I use my Ferraris just to go grocery shopping. The Lamborghini is for road tripping. Come on, get it right. Sheesh...
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Sti is $32k not $35k
The Sti will be priced at $32k--subaru officials stated so at the auto show. $32 k is not chump change but the price is surely CHEAP when you consider the content---there is nothing anywhere near that price point that is going to beat it around a track or the street. Closest competitors Evo, Z, SVT Cobra etc are very fast but will be soundly beaten on a track with the Evo probably the closest...yes the Cobra has supercharged 400+hp but the chassis is "poor" (of course speaking relative to the competition) and will lag the others (perhaps even a Z at a tight track)
I should think in the magazine comparos the Evo will run closest to the Sti
I should think in the magazine comparos the Evo will run closest to the Sti
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Originally posted by DaveWRX
Its been a hard decision to get the STi over the Z. Probably changed my mind due to the rarer feeling of driving the STi, atleast for awhile. And its different. When the Z first came out I was ordering an IS-300, but the lack of power changed my mind quickly. Nice *** car tho. I would get it if I wasnt moving to Hawaii and wanted a nice luxurious car to drive around the US.
I was still flip flopping between Z and STi until about a week ago when I finally just put the deposit on the STi. THink I made the right decision and with a baby coming I think the 4 doors is the right move. Also heard the Z isnt all that great in reality. Numbers sounded good and all, but hearing them and test driving them didnt give me instant wood.
Its been a hard decision to get the STi over the Z. Probably changed my mind due to the rarer feeling of driving the STi, atleast for awhile. And its different. When the Z first came out I was ordering an IS-300, but the lack of power changed my mind quickly. Nice *** car tho. I would get it if I wasnt moving to Hawaii and wanted a nice luxurious car to drive around the US.
I was still flip flopping between Z and STi until about a week ago when I finally just put the deposit on the STi. THink I made the right decision and with a baby coming I think the 4 doors is the right move. Also heard the Z isnt all that great in reality. Numbers sounded good and all, but hearing them and test driving them didnt give me instant wood.
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Originally posted by Razor
Of course you could still go with a used IS300 and drop a modified 800+/- hp 2jz in it
Of course you could still go with a used IS300 and drop a modified 800+/- hp 2jz in it
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I wont pretend to know quite that much about it all, but I would assume you would definitely have to change everything to handle that power. I would have taken the IS if it had atleast 300hp or if I could get it there without voiding the warranty. Just not worth it when you can get the STi for the same price and have tons more power and performance.
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Originally posted by DaveWRX
I wont pretend to know quite that much about it all, but I would assume you would definitely have to change everything to handle that power. I would have taken the IS if it had atleast 300hp or if I could get it there without voiding the warranty. Just not worth it when you can get the STi for the same price and have tons more power and performance.
I wont pretend to know quite that much about it all, but I would assume you would definitely have to change everything to handle that power. I would have taken the IS if it had atleast 300hp or if I could get it there without voiding the warranty. Just not worth it when you can get the STi for the same price and have tons more power and performance.
i ve seen this IS reportly w/ 300 at the wheel w/ turbos and crap
it was running w/ a Vette when he was passing the vette the
fire scorched out under that hood...
btw.. HKS Altezza just jumped into my mind..
that ride is just sickkkkk..
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Originally posted by RichiQY
word....
i ve seen this IS reportly w/ 300 at the wheel w/ turbos and crap
it was running w/ a Vette when he was passing the vette the
fire scorched out under that hood...
btw.. HKS Altezza just jumped into my mind..
that ride is just sickkkkk..
word....
i ve seen this IS reportly w/ 300 at the wheel w/ turbos and crap
it was running w/ a Vette when he was passing the vette the
fire scorched out under that hood...
btw.. HKS Altezza just jumped into my mind..
that ride is just sickkkkk..
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Originally posted by joe mama
abosutely...above 32k and its a no go..
You'll see those waiting lists get shorter VERY quickly....
abosutely...above 32k and its a no go..
You'll see those waiting lists get shorter VERY quickly....
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Originally posted by RichiQY
does the IS fit a 2jz-gte?
and @ 800 you prolly need to change everything right?
does the IS fit a 2jz-gte?
and @ 800 you prolly need to change everything right?
As far as modification specifics I do not know. All I know is that his power is measured at the wheels and the guy is a very good tuner.