which Subie to buy? (was: Help Me Out With Some Info Pls!)
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Help Me Out With Some Info Pls!
Hey everyone this is my first time to the site here. I'm gettin ready to get in the market for a new car and I loved my uncle's WRX. I'm 19 and I don't know a whole lot about technical stuff. I was just wondering if there would be a certain model anyone would recomend for someone that's not gonna really be racing and stuff like that. Would it be worth it to me to get the STi? Also my uncle had mentioned to me that i should check into whether or not there was gonna be a change in body style? I did see some other threads here showing a possible model which i guess isn't confirmed for the US yet? Lastly for now would there be any other reasons to wait for next years car that anyone is aware of?
Thanks in advance for any info anyone can give!
Thanks in advance for any info anyone can give!
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Choosing between a WRX and an STi is really a personal decision. Even if you aren't going to race it, you'll have to decide if the extra cost (initial cost, maintainence, insurance etc) is worth the extra 70hp. Being 19 in an STi might cost way too much in insurance, so you might want to get a quick quote before you get the STi.
The change in the body style is rumored to be '07 but there is nothing offical yet. The new body style isn't even confirmed in other markets yet. When it shows up in Japan, there it will usually be the next year that it'll show up in the US.
Also, there is really no indication that there will be major changes for the '06 model year. If you like the WRX or STi now, it will most likely be the same car next year. The changes won't happen till '07 (rumor) and it might only be exterior changes. The powerplant might even stay the same after the new body design.
Any other questions, feel free to ask.
The change in the body style is rumored to be '07 but there is nothing offical yet. The new body style isn't even confirmed in other markets yet. When it shows up in Japan, there it will usually be the next year that it'll show up in the US.
Also, there is really no indication that there will be major changes for the '06 model year. If you like the WRX or STi now, it will most likely be the same car next year. The changes won't happen till '07 (rumor) and it might only be exterior changes. The powerplant might even stay the same after the new body design.
Any other questions, feel free to ask.
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I'm gettin ready to get in the market for a new car and I loved my uncle's WRX.
I'm gettin ready to get in the market for a new car and I loved my uncle's WRX.
Would it be worth it to me to get the STi?
And do also heed nKoan's suggestion of getting insurance quotes. Some younger STi owners, especially those with a poor driving history, can be paying a few thousand dollars per year for insurance as the registered owner of the vehicle.
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I would get the WRX. You're young (I'm not being mean here) and most likely relatively inexperienced behind the wheel. The STi is a lot of car. It's powerful engine and incredible handling can give a person too much confidence behind the wheel, which could lead to a bad day and an unhappy STi owner. And trust me, the WRX is no slouch and is a blast to drive. When the urge for more power hits, it's pretty cheap to modify the WRX for some nice gains to satisfy the hunger
Past that, insurance will probably be nice and high for a 19 year old with an STi. I know for me, the difference in cost was about $1200/yr between my '03 WRX and an '04 STi, and I'm 23 with no points. So definitely get quotes ahead of time, and I recommend getting the VIN from an STi prior to calling for quotes. I've had multiple instances with my insurance company where the person on the phone got confused as to which model car I was referring. When I bought my '03 WRX, they quoted me on an RS and when I asked about an STi, they quoted me on a WRX. As a result, most companies will only gaurantee a quote if you can provide them with the VIN of the car in question.
Good luck with your purchase, and before you decide to buy, check out your regional forum to find out where other members purchased their car. You might find that a sales person is involved with that forum and you may get an i-club/suby hookup
Past that, insurance will probably be nice and high for a 19 year old with an STi. I know for me, the difference in cost was about $1200/yr between my '03 WRX and an '04 STi, and I'm 23 with no points. So definitely get quotes ahead of time, and I recommend getting the VIN from an STi prior to calling for quotes. I've had multiple instances with my insurance company where the person on the phone got confused as to which model car I was referring. When I bought my '03 WRX, they quoted me on an RS and when I asked about an STi, they quoted me on a WRX. As a result, most companies will only gaurantee a quote if you can provide them with the VIN of the car in question.
Good luck with your purchase, and before you decide to buy, check out your regional forum to find out where other members purchased their car. You might find that a sales person is involved with that forum and you may get an i-club/suby hookup
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