STi as a daily driver - i-Club - The Ultimate Subaru Resource

04-19-2003, 04:54 AM

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Rudy

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STi as a daily driver

I have seen a lot of posts about this car not being a good car to drive daily. Why is that? Aside from people stealing the car when you are at the mall or at work, I don't understand?

04-19-2003, 11:27 AM

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RichiQY

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gas mileage ?

18 24 not very good

04-19-2003, 11:32 AM

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RallyKeith

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Originally posted by RichiQY
gas mileage ?

18 24 not very good

Isn't that comparable to the WRX?

I've actually heard that when compared to the EVO the STi is generally much better as a daily driver. I think possibly the factory tires will wear fast, but other than that it should be fine. Unless, of caorse, you feel having 300hp on hand and a race tuned suspension make a car not good for daily driving. Some people hate a stiff ride, some people love it.

Keith

04-19-2003, 12:05 PM

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Racer X

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I hope they allow test drives at some point. I will be getting either a WRX or STi next spring...unless something else comes along.

04-19-2003, 01:15 PM

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adityaax

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That's what I plan to use it as. Daily driver.

04-19-2003, 05:34 PM

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RichiQY

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surely it ll be my daily driver..

04-20-2003, 11:55 AM

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infinity5235

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My daily car

Trading in a 2003 WRX for it with 5800 miles on it.

04-20-2003, 06:00 PM

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jaypride

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It'll be my daily driver

04-20-2003, 07:08 PM

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essogas

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I considered getting an old beater for some of the daily grind work but in the end it wouldn't be very feasible so the STi will do it all.

04-21-2003, 05:49 AM

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Since when is 18/24 mpg not acceptable for a daily driver? You don't see the SUVs driving around daily getting 10-15mpg??

The STi will be fine as a daily driver. Some of you act like it's straight out of the SWRT garage. Afraid people are going to steal parts off of it in the mall parking lot?? There were sporty, desirable cars before this one, you know.

This isn't a $500k Ferrari.

04-21-2003, 06:53 AM

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Originally posted by jrp4uc
Since when is 18/24 mpg not acceptable for a daily driver? You don't see the SUVs driving around daily getting 10-15mpg??

The STi will be fine as a daily driver. Some of you act like it's straight out of the SWRT garage. Afraid people are going to steal parts off of it in the mall parking lot?? There were sporty, desirable cars before this one, you know. This isn't a $500k Ferrari.

As I mentioned above the STi gas milage is comparable to the regular WRX (19/25) which TONS of people use as a daily driver. So yeah, I don't thnik Gas milage plays a part.

Keith

04-21-2003, 05:41 PM

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Jude DeMeis

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Re: STi as a daily driver

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Originally posted by Rudy
I have seen a lot of posts about this car not being a good car to drive daily. Why is that?

Good luck finding snow tires/rims to fit over the Brembos...

04-21-2003, 05:52 PM

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Re: Re: STi as a daily driver

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Originally posted by Jude DeMeis
Good luck finding snow tires/rims to fit over the Brembos...

Should be just fine.
It's just freakin 17x7.5 rims, what is the biggie?
There's plenty of 17x7.5 around, just be careful with offset.

04-23-2003, 01:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by jrp4uc
The STi will be fine as a daily driver. Some of you act like it's straight out of the SWRT garage. Afraid people are going to steal parts off of it in the mall parking lot?? There were sporty, desirable cars before this one, you know. This isn't a $500k Ferrari.

Becuase its not a 500k Ferrari and the WRX, 2.5Rs is a sub 25k car, more kids or stunnas can afford one. The WRXs are as common as Civics now.
The STi engine, interior, rims, etc is swapable to any WRX/impreza before it. Just like the ITR.