77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable"

Carbon · 03-19-2008, 06:11 PM

Okay so he sounds like a real enthusiast and just happens to be old, but I thought you guys would get a kick out of this with all the comments on Subaru "going soft" with the new cars.

World's Oldest Known STI Owner

PS: I still haven't had a chance to drive one myself, the local dealer where I get service done says you basically have to start the paperwork on buying it just to get a test drive. They want to keep the miles down on the ones they have. I'm sure if I really wanted I could get a test drive somewhere else. I checked out the car in person more though the other day and it seems like it would look a lot better with the sport grill. Sorry to hear about the rock chipping crap though, hopefully Subaru addresses it.

GhoSStRyda · 03-19-2008, 06:27 PM

sweet, the old man is young at heart!! my hats off to him!

i didn't get to test drive my 08 sti before i bought it. the dealer didn't want anyone thrashing the cars which i totally respect. i was happy to get my car with only 2 miles on the odo. needless to say, im loving my sti!

STIVendetta · 03-19-2008, 06:28 PM

Cheers!

***Szumita*** · 03-19-2008, 06:35 PM

theres a black one in the showroom behind it

stealthsti06 · 03-19-2008, 06:59 PM

does that say bulldog township?? haha i must be reading it wrong

k38s · 03-19-2008, 07:01 PM

Thats Awsome!!! 77 years old and still into fast sports cars.
I bet this guy is still savvy with the ladys!
There is an add for Subaru, "Who needs Viagra when you drive an STI!!"

Cheers

ismegamanthere · 03-19-2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Szumita

theres a black one in the showroom behind it

That's a WRX. Anyways, hats off to the old man. I hope I'm buyin' sweet cars at that age.

388whp STI · 03-19-2008, 07:15 PM

thats a sti

ShinobiDGM · 03-19-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 388whp STI

thats a sti

That black one inside is actually a WRX... The rims and sidemarkers make it evident. ^.^

Subaru should've made a lower priced "Base" version using 17" BBS wheels!! I think they look really nice on these new 08 STi's ^.^

Phame · 03-19-2008, 07:22 PM

Its awesome to see the older crowd taking a liking in a machine such as the STi.

98ss · 03-19-2008, 07:48 PM

That will be me in 40+ years. With a 2048 Subaru STI GZ Type C RA R

ACHAHockey · 03-19-2008, 07:56 PM

There's an older guy, late 50's/early 60's around here who drives an '04 WRB STi. I see him every so often, he even rocks winter tires and ASA wheels like a proper enthusiast. I did see an older woman, in her 70's driving an STi one time as well.

***steelgraySTi06*** · 03-19-2008, 08:05 PM

i like the slogan on the window "Subaglue it sticks to the road"

subi4justin · 03-19-2008, 09:28 PM

i want to be as cool as that guy when i grow up lol

raindance · 03-19-2008, 10:12 PM

Dig it! So sweet. I want that hat!
-rain-

03-19-2008, 06:11 PM	#1
Carbon STI Driver Car: 06 Crystal Gray STi Location: Portland, OR Posts: 196 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" Okay so he sounds like a real enthusiast and just happens to be old, but I thought you guys would get a kick out of this with all the comments on Subaru "going soft" with the new cars. World's Oldest Known STI Owner PS: I still haven't had a chance to drive one myself, the local dealer where I get service done says you basically have to start the paperwork on buying it just to get a test drive. They want to keep the miles down on the ones they have. I'm sure if I really wanted I could get a test drive somewhere else. I checked out the car in person more though the other day and it seems like it would look a lot better with the sport grill. Sorry to hear about the rock chipping crap though, hopefully Subaru addresses it. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-19-2008, 06:27 PM	#2
GhoSStRyda Spec C Club Car: its a wagon,hatch... Fav Mod: cylinder #4... Location: in la jun&le Posts: 1,059 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" sweet, the old man is young at heart!! my hats off to him! i didn't get to test drive my 08 sti before i bought it. the dealer didn't want anyone thrashing the cars which i totally respect. i was happy to get my car with only 2 miles on the odo. needless to say, im loving my sti!

03-19-2008, 06:28 PM	#3
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03-19-2008, 06:35 PM	#4
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 08.5 GTI MKv Fav Mod: 18x8 Location: ma & ri Posts: 6,735 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (21)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" theres a black one in the showroom behind it

03-19-2008, 06:59 PM	#5
stealthsti06 Senior STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru STI Fav Mod: purple wheels Location: New Jersey Posts: 364 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" does that say bulldog township?? haha i must be reading it wrong

03-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#6
k38s Junior STI Driver Car: 08 OBP STI Posts: 123 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" Thats Awsome!!! 77 years old and still into fast sports cars. I bet this guy is still savvy with the ladys! There is an add for Subaru, "Who needs Viagra when you drive an STI!!" Cheers

03-19-2008, 07:15 PM	#8
388whp STI Lurker Posts: 2 Join Date: Aug 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" thats a sti

03-19-2008, 07:22 PM	#10
Phame Professional STI Driver Car: 05 WRX (STi Clone) Fav Mod: JDM Fogs Location: NY Posts: 409 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" Its awesome to see the older crowd taking a liking in a machine such as the STi.

03-19-2008, 07:48 PM	#11
98ss Junior STI Driver Posts: 104 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" That will be me in 40+ years. With a 2048 Subaru STI GZ Type C RA R

03-19-2008, 07:56 PM	#12
ACHAHockey Spec C Club Car: Bugeye, '95 Porsche Fav Mod: Flat 6 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,926 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" There's an older guy, late 50's/early 60's around here who drives an '04 WRB STi. I see him every so often, he even rocks winter tires and ASA wheels like a proper enthusiast. I did see an older woman, in her 70's driving an STi one time as well.

03-19-2008, 08:05 PM	#13
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03-19-2008, 09:28 PM	#14
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03-19-2008, 10:12 PM	#15
raindance Professional STI Racer Car: DGM 08 STi Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 600 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 77 year-old man buys new STi: "thinks the ride is smooth and comfortable" Dig it! So sweet. I want that hat! -rain- This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.