Why I'm not getting a STi.
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Why I'm not getting a STi.
So I have decided that I am not going to purchase an STi, but rather a WRX instead. First of all, for being almost $7,000 more than the WRX, there is a lot that I could with a WRX with $7,000. The STi is 73 horses more than the WRX, which is a lot, but not hard to add that much more yourself to the WRX. I don't like the ground effects that come with the STi, because I have never liked ground effects, and they just look cheap to me. I don't care for the two-toned seats which to me just doesn't look like they match the car. The gas mileage sucks, which seems useless to me, when about 10% of the time I will be driving the car I will actually be racing it and putting the STi to use. I hate the oversized rear wing, which just looks stupid to me. And after all this the car doesn't even come with a radio! So these are the reasons why I'm sticking with the WRX. Anyone else getting a WRX instead of a STi in the near future?
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Yep a 2004. I want black for sure, and I'll probably hold off on any extra's, because I could do all that on my own for a lot cheaper. I want to get either 6 or 5 star bronze rims, which I think looks really good on black. I'll probably front mount the intercooler, throw in an intake, exhaust and maybe a chip if I can find anything worth while, a short shifter, gauge cluster that mounts on the left windshield beam, and probably a lot of other stuff. God I can't wait!
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Just curious. Have you actually seen an STI in person yet? Or are you basing your decions on pictures from magazines and from the web?
I'm not flaming you, and I respect your decision, but I had similar thoughts about the Sti myself, but after I actually sat in one I knew I had made the right decsion for me in buying one.
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I'm not flaming you, and I respect your decision, but I had similar thoughts about the Sti myself, but after I actually sat in one I knew I had made the right decsion for me in buying one.
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Lets see... you used the word STI and WRX so maybe they need a wrx/sti forum.. no wait you are asking a question .... no wait you are making a statement.. no wait... I usually check all the forums and read em all.. so I dont care where you put it and I dont know why some people get so upset about that.. if it sounds like it goes there put it there.. i say
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And yes for your topic.. As the one guy said.. you will be happy either way. If you enjoy modding as much as I do, then you will really like the WRX more than the STI. The STI is like if I bought a BENZ. I would really be too scared to mod it.. and would probably leave it stock.sooo more fun with the WRX
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Re: Why I'm not getting a STi.
Originally posted by Captain Trash
First of all, for being almost $7,000 more than the WRX, there is a lot that I could with a WRX
First of all, for being almost $7,000 more than the WRX, there is a lot that I could with a WRX
- DCCD
- AVCS
- Semi-closed deck engine block
- Forged Aluminum Alloy pistons
- Forged high carbon steel connecting rods
- Sodium filled exhaust valves
- .5 more liters diplacement
- 6-Speed Trany
- 17" BBS Wheels
- Brembo brakes at all 4 wheels
- Larger Intercooler w/ Sprayer
- Front LSD
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Re: Why I'm not getting a STi.
Originally posted by Captain Trash
The STi is 73 horses more than the WRX, which is a lot, but not hard to add that much more yourself to the WRX.
The STi is 73 horses more than the WRX, which is a lot, but not hard to add that much more yourself to the WRX.
WRX 217 ft lbs of Torque@4000RPM / STi 300 ft lbs of Torque@4000RPM
"HP sells cars, but torque wins races!" - Carroll Shelby
(Quote may not be exact but it's something like that.)
Last edited by Mach5WRX; May 26, 2003 at 02:45 AM.
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Re: Re: Why I'm not getting a STi.
Originally posted by Mach5WRX
True you can do a lot with a WRX for $7,000, but you can't add this stuff to a WRX for $7,000...........
- DCCD
- AVCS
- Semi-closed deck engine block
- Forged Aluminum Alloy pistons
- Forged high carbon steel connecting rods
- Sodium filled exhaust valves
- .5 more liters diplacement
- 6-Speed Trany
- 17" BBS Wheels
- Brembo brakes at all 4 wheels
- Larger Intercooler w/ Sprayer
- Front LSD
True you can do a lot with a WRX for $7,000, but you can't add this stuff to a WRX for $7,000...........
- DCCD
- AVCS
- Semi-closed deck engine block
- Forged Aluminum Alloy pistons
- Forged high carbon steel connecting rods
- Sodium filled exhaust valves
- .5 more liters diplacement
- 6-Speed Trany
- 17" BBS Wheels
- Brembo brakes at all 4 wheels
- Larger Intercooler w/ Sprayer
- Front LSD
-Snuff
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Re: Re: Why I'm not getting a STi.
Originally posted by Mach5WRX
True you can do a lot with a WRX for $7,000, but you can't add this stuff to a WRX for $7,000...........
- DCCD
- AVCS
- Semi-closed deck engine block
- Forged Aluminum Alloy pistons
- Forged high carbon steel connecting rods
- Sodium filled exhaust valves
- .5 more liters diplacement
- 6-Speed Trany
- 17" BBS Wheels
- Brembo brakes at all 4 wheels
- Larger Intercooler w/ Sprayer
- Front LSD
True you can do a lot with a WRX for $7,000, but you can't add this stuff to a WRX for $7,000...........
- DCCD
- AVCS
- Semi-closed deck engine block
- Forged Aluminum Alloy pistons
- Forged high carbon steel connecting rods
- Sodium filled exhaust valves
- .5 more liters diplacement
- 6-Speed Trany
- 17" BBS Wheels
- Brembo brakes at all 4 wheels
- Larger Intercooler w/ Sprayer
- Front LSD