Any reasons not to buy new STI?

DAC17 · 03-08-2008, 05:47 PM

Just seeing the invoice pricing that some can get, it sure seems like a good deal. Anyone have any fatal flaws that make you wish you hadn't bought one?

Thanks.

BuzSTid · 03-08-2008, 06:19 PM

you may end up driving quicker than you should?

***austinpike*** · 03-08-2008, 06:20 PM

sandblasted rear doors
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2008-sti...ng-thread.html

questionable stock tune, similar to the '07 which has been reported to cause damage on a stock motor in a few cases.
2008 Stock Tune: just the facts

I really wanted to upgrade but I am waiting to see if/how these issues get resolved.

svxSTi · 03-08-2008, 06:24 PM

Besides being ugly as sin and just as heavy I'de say it's a waste of money. you can pick up an SVX for $2k and eastcoastswappers.com will put in an STI drivetrain with warranty. A .29 drag coefficient and 3300lbs is a good thing, especially with leather and suede.

fry_ed · 03-08-2008, 06:33 PM

^^^wow, i'm not a big fan of the '08 but that was just unnecessary... also the costs on that website seemed real questionable and there were zero pictures of svx's in their gallery...

**Digitalfiend** · 03-08-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svxSTi

Besides being ugly as sin and just as heavy I'de say it's a waste of money. you can pick up an SVX for $2k and eastcoastswappers.com will put in an STI drivetrain with warranty. A .29 drag coefficient and 3300lbs is a good thing, especially with leather and suede.

Just...wow.

I'm sorry but this:

compared to this:

and this (

):

compared to:

I don't care if a SVX w/STI swap runs 10s. You can keep your leather-and-suede-80s exterior/interior and 90s crash safety. I'll take the '08 any day...

JWA · 03-08-2008, 07:51 PM

You asked about people who already purchased. Other than the one guy with the serious paint sandblasting, I think most of us are happy. I am very happy with mine.

svxSTi · 03-08-2008, 08:08 PM

Granted, the interior needs to be updated, but isn't custom better than stock? The international crash test results were way ahead of it's time and that's an air bag in the steering wheel and it has passive restraints in case you forget to buckle up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

Just...wow.

I'm sorry but this:

compared to this:

and this (

):

compared to:

I don't care if a SVX w/STI swap runs 10s. You can keep your leather-and-suede-80s exterior/interior and 90s crash safety. I'll take the '08 any day...

BillFromTR · 03-08-2008, 08:14 PM

Its major flaw is its turbocharger. It should of came with a 400 shot of nitrous.

svxSTi · 03-08-2008, 08:18 PM

Actually it came with a real sports car engine that is still used in $40k aircraft engines, the EG33 Boxer 6. If I throw a rod threw the 4 I can always put the turbo on the 6 which takes 2.2L turbo pistons.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillFromTR

Its major flaw is its turbocharger. It should of came with a 400 shot of nitrous.

BillFromTR · 03-08-2008, 08:24 PM

Yes SVX man, I know what the SVX came with. I mean the '08's major flaw is that silly turbo.

sti2relaxxin · 03-08-2008, 08:32 PM

Just out of curiosity, what is wrong with the '08's turbocharger?

TravisAK · 03-08-2008, 08:34 PM

I absolutely love mine. I guarantee 1 year from now everyone will be talking about how great they look. People always resist change.

BillFromTR · 03-08-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sti2relaxxin

Just out of curiosity, what is wrong with the '08's turbocharger?

Nothing, just making jokes about the SVX fella

Removed Turbo for Nitrous

sti2relaxxin · 03-08-2008, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillFromTR

Nothing, just making jokes about the SVX fella

Removed Turbo for Nitrous

Lol. That SVX interior shot remings me of the "Box Turtle" (My 85 Subaru GL wagon). The E-brake handle on the SVX belongs in a spaceballs movie. No disrespect to the SVX owners! The car is bad ass but the interior is notably early Subaru stylin'!

03-08-2008, 05:47 PM	#1
DAC17 Amateur STI Driver Posts: 38 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Any reasons not to buy new STI? Just seeing the invoice pricing that some can get, it sure seems like a good deal. Anyone have any fatal flaws that make you wish you hadn't bought one? Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-08-2008, 06:19 PM	#2
BuzSTid STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 235 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? you may end up driving quicker than you should?

03-08-2008, 06:20 PM	#3
*austinpike* Platinum Member Car: 2oo5 cgm STi Location: MN Posts: 1,925 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? sandblasted rear doors http://www.iwsti.com/forums/2008-sti...ng-thread.html questionable stock tune, similar to the '07 which has been reported to cause damage on a stock motor in a few cases. 2008 Stock Tune: just the facts I really wanted to upgrade but I am waiting to see if/how these issues get resolved.

03-08-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
svxSTi Amateur STI Driver Car: SVX STi RA 4.44 5sp Fav Mod: 5 sp (Only RA 4.44) Location: Salem, MA Posts: 32 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? Besides being ugly as sin and just as heavy I'de say it's a waste of money. you can pick up an SVX for $2k and eastcoastswappers.com will put in an STI drivetrain with warranty. A .29 drag coefficient and 3300lbs is a good thing, especially with leather and suede.

03-08-2008, 06:33 PM	#5
fry_ed Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: student Location: Los Angeles Posts: 191 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? ^^^wow, i'm not a big fan of the '08 but that was just unnecessary... also the costs on that website seemed real questionable and there were zero pictures of svx's in their gallery...

03-08-2008, 07:51 PM	#7
JWA Senior STI Driver Posts: 301 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? You asked about people who already purchased. Other than the one guy with the serious paint sandblasting, I think most of us are happy. I am very happy with mine.

03-08-2008, 08:14 PM	#9
BillFromTR Spec C Club Car: Wingless '05 Fav Mod: BOV and MBC Location: Armpit of America Posts: 2,230 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? Its major flaw is its turbocharger. It should of came with a 400 shot of nitrous.

03-08-2008, 08:24 PM	#11
BillFromTR Spec C Club Car: Wingless '05 Fav Mod: BOV and MBC Location: Armpit of America Posts: 2,230 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? Yes SVX man, I know what the SVX came with. I mean the '08's major flaw is that silly turbo.

03-08-2008, 08:32 PM	#12
sti2relaxxin Silver Member Car: 2007 OBP/Gold Wheels Fav Mod: Prodrive Mudflaps Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 883 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? Just out of curiosity, what is wrong with the '08's turbocharger?

03-08-2008, 08:34 PM	#13
TravisAK Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 08 STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Any reasons not to buy new STI? I absolutely love mine. I guarantee 1 year from now everyone will be talking about how great they look. People always resist change.