Ok should i just get the 04/05 STi or get a 06 WRX since its a few steps away from an STi with injectors/turbo/tunning/etc....i think id go for the sti since its less work involved and already setup with suspension i like...04 sti can be had for 22-25k with fairly low mileage...and the 06 wrx's (TR edition id want) can be had for 22-23k gimme some thoughts and feelings folks!

 

an 06 doesnt look as nice as an 04/05 and a wrx is slower than an sti

an sti with come with a 6 speed and dccd

is it really a question, hatteroo?

 

Also a used (Properly Searching) STi can be found for the same price range as a new 06 WRX (TR)
Weigh your options..
good luck on whatever you decide.. Rememeber its still a SUBY!!!

 

yea i know zoeb....i was just curious though...but yea the 06 front end is fugly....id prefer an 04/05 with the 6spd and dccd of course i just need to sell my RS and look for one for sale...its gotta be WRB though...if i cant find a WRB car, i guess silver it is as a 2nd choice

 

If you have the money for maintenence, insurance and monthly payments the STi is a no brainer.

On the other hand, if insurance is gonna kill you and you may not be able to replace the brakes or clutch if they go from prior abuse, the 06 wrx is still a great car.

Ive gone in numerous circles trying to get my hands on an sti/06 wrx, but I just cant justify it (cost/bugeye love). Hey you could do a wrx/sti swap in your rs!

 

yea i could do a swap in my RS....but for the same price i may as well just buy an STi...ive wanted a newer car. plus id want it done right with the right parts and it would end up being over 20k lol.

- being able to afford insurance - yep sure can in august when it will be 2500$/yr from AAA
- payment - yep sure can as long as i can find one under 25k and put 12k on it.
-maintenence - easily done
i make between 1500-1800/mo

 

04/05 definetly.....06 is ugly imho

 

yea...04/05 it is...06 is teh_fugly
now to read the differences between the 04 and 05s....

 

I'd be wary about purchasing a used STi. Most people beat the hell out of them. I personally don't, but mine isn't up for sale.

I would go with a 2006 TR for about $22,000 if I were in your shoes. Otherwise, I'd be buying a 2006 STI.

 

thats why i just get it inspected by LIC and let them do a leakdown/compression check and look over the rest of the car plus a used STi is going to cost around that much anyways

 

It would definitely be worth the money to have it looked over, that's for sure.

 

+1, fully agree

 

I got an '05 STI Crystal Grey with just 6.9K miles in perfect shape, not abused @ the dealership I will sell... But beware, the last '05 I sold was @ '06 MSRP (had 5K). Does THAT give you a clue? We have three '06 STI's that have been here since October. You be the judge...

Send the designer back home to Italy that came up with that front end, or God knows what is in store for '07!!!!

 

ive only seen 2 06's in town...1 being my friend's black 06 STi and another 06 silver STi..i personally dont like the 06 at all...id choose an 02/03 over the 06 lol thats how bad it is

 

Nuff said.