08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ?

BMBSTI · 07-06-2008, 06:12 PM

Hi everyone. My name is beau and im 17. i dont have an sti yet but ive been lookin on iwsti forever now. im finally introducing myself because i now have the chance to get an 07 sti limited or an 08 sti. now that it has come down to deciding, im having a hard time. i know there is fans of both and all that, but i just want some opinions. i plan on keeping whichever i get for a long time and just need some help deciding. i you guys could give an opinion that'd be great. thanks !

STI2envy · 07-06-2008, 06:15 PM

i might not post that you are 17 since a lot of people on here will jump down your throat for being too young. Deciding between an 07 and an 08 is really a matter of whether you want a sedan or a hatch? Beware though the 08's have been making some really good power at stage 2.

Nativepenguin · 07-06-2008, 06:17 PM

get the 08...im sure your parents will be paying..

AndresDiaz · 07-06-2008, 06:22 PM

I like all STIs equal; go for the one you would enjoy most

Nativepenguin · 07-06-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndresDiaz

I like all STIs equal; go for the one you would enjoy most

Its hard to like them all equal for me... I love the 08. I find myself not looking at the 04-05s anymore..But i will always remember that is the one i loved first..

STIVendetta · 07-06-2008, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndresDiaz

I like all STIs equal; go for the one you would enjoy most

JD_STI · 07-06-2008, 06:34 PM

Go sit in both, test drive them. I'd say get the one that is most comfortable and looks best to you since comfort and the appearance are really the two major differences. You can't really make a bad decision here performance-wise.

polyol · 07-06-2008, 06:36 PM

Get an 05...

Optix · 07-06-2008, 06:53 PM

Well, having quite a few Subies, I think I enjoy the 08 a bit more that the previous years. It has a bit more room in case you want to take some buddies out for a drive or w/e. In the previous models, leg room was a bit of an issue.

However, the 07's were nice in the aspect of having that nice classic body line on the sides and easy to come by mods. I loved the feel of my 06 but, for some reason, I just didn't feel as at home as I do in the 08.

All in all, go test drive both and make sure you get a couple corners in, the way it's going to feel is going to be a little different.

BMBSTI · 07-06-2008, 08:32 PM

.. i will be paying. i just turned 18 and had the opportunity to to start working with a great company.

BMBSTI · 07-06-2008, 08:35 PM

sorry about the "17". i did just turn 18 : ) if that does matter to anyone like sti2envy said.

EpicWagon · 07-06-2008, 09:12 PM

Get the 08, the traction control might save your life.

**Fletch07STI** · 07-06-2008, 09:25 PM

Test drive both and buy whichever one u like most!

ASSASSIN · 07-07-2008, 01:18 AM

I had the rare chance of owning an 08 first before an 07..

I'll share my experience to you and its up to you to decide.

After years drooling over an STi, I finally got one last 2 months, it was an 08. I had no choice, the sedan body was out. Although that was really the body i liked. Something felt wrong, it wasn't what i expected from an STi. I expected an "insane" car. One that will make you curse yourself all day. I was a little soft. I was expecting a wild animal, but it was civilized instead. I then found an 07 last month with only 600 miles on it. It was pristine, the 2nd row seats even has the factory plastic on. I ended up selling my 08, and got the 07 immediately.

From the day i drove the 07 home, i haven't regret the decision I made. The 07 just feels faster, more linear, and agile. It is raw, no frills or whatsoever, it is purely a driver's car! Just put it this way..

07 = Adriana Lima (naughty and wild!)
08 = Giselle Bunchen (refined and civilized!)

Both gorgeous but different in nature

GeorgeWrx · 07-07-2008, 03:35 AM

I agree, a friend has an '06 which I found to be a raw brute compared to my proper and presentable '08. Assassin, you must have taken a good depreciation hit on your '08.

07-06-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
BMBSTI Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 STi LTD 505/800 Fav Mod: COBB AP (STAGE 2) Posts: 29 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? Hi everyone. My name is beau and im 17. i dont have an sti yet but ive been lookin on iwsti forever now. im finally introducing myself because i now have the chance to get an 07 sti limited or an 08 sti. now that it has come down to deciding, im having a hard time. i know there is fans of both and all that, but i just want some opinions. i plan on keeping whichever i get for a long time and just need some help deciding. i you guys could give an opinion that'd be great. thanks ! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-06-2008, 06:15 PM	#2
STI2envy Junior STI Driver Car: 07 SWP STI Fav Mod: Cobb AP v.2 Location: East Bay Posts: 129 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? i might not post that you are 17 since a lot of people on here will jump down your throat for being too young. Deciding between an 07 and an 08 is really a matter of whether you want a sedan or a hatch? Beware though the 08's have been making some really good power at stage 2.

07-06-2008, 06:17 PM	#3
Nativepenguin STI Driver Car: 09 L.L.Bean Forester Fav Mod: Not having one Location: Eglin AFB, From Alaska Posts: 279 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? get the 08...im sure your parents will be paying..

07-06-2008, 06:22 PM	#4
AndresDiaz Junior STI Driver Posts: 126 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? I like all STIs equal; go for the one you would enjoy most

07-06-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
JD_STI Spec C Club Car: 07 STI Fav Mod: Zzyzx Coilovers Location: SoCal Posts: 1,194 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? Go sit in both, test drive them. I'd say get the one that is most comfortable and looks best to you since comfort and the appearance are really the two major differences. You can't really make a bad decision here performance-wise.

07-06-2008, 06:36 PM	#8
polyol Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: Motor Mounts Location: Eugene Posts: 2,233 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? Get an 05...

07-06-2008, 06:53 PM	#9
Optix Lurker Car: Silver 08 WRX STi Fav Mod: Stock Location: DFW Posts: 7 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? Well, having quite a few Subies, I think I enjoy the 08 a bit more that the previous years. It has a bit more room in case you want to take some buddies out for a drive or w/e. In the previous models, leg room was a bit of an issue. However, the 07's were nice in the aspect of having that nice classic body line on the sides and easy to come by mods. I loved the feel of my 06 but, for some reason, I just didn't feel as at home as I do in the 08. All in all, go test drive both and make sure you get a couple corners in, the way it's going to feel is going to be a little different.

07-06-2008, 08:32 PM	#10
BMBSTI Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 STi LTD 505/800 Fav Mod: COBB AP (STAGE 2) Posts: 29 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? .. i will be paying. i just turned 18 and had the opportunity to to start working with a great company.

07-06-2008, 08:35 PM	#11
BMBSTI Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 STi LTD 505/800 Fav Mod: COBB AP (STAGE 2) Posts: 29 Join Date: Jul 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? sorry about the "17". i did just turn 18 : ) if that does matter to anyone like sti2envy said.

07-06-2008, 09:12 PM	#12
EpicWagon Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 99 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? Get the 08, the traction control might save your life.

07-06-2008, 09:25 PM	#13
Fletch07STI Gold Member Car: Silver 07 STI Fav Mod: stg 2 Location: Chico, San Diego.. CA Posts: 204 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? Test drive both and buy whichever one u like most!

07-07-2008, 01:18 AM	#14
ASSASSIN Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 20 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? I had the rare chance of owning an 08 first before an 07.. I'll share my experience to you and its up to you to decide. After years drooling over an STi, I finally got one last 2 months, it was an 08. I had no choice, the sedan body was out. Although that was really the body i liked. Something felt wrong, it wasn't what i expected from an STi. I expected an "insane" car. One that will make you curse yourself all day. I was a little soft. I was expecting a wild animal, but it was civilized instead. I then found an 07 last month with only 600 miles on it. It was pristine, the 2nd row seats even has the factory plastic on. I ended up selling my 08, and got the 07 immediately. From the day i drove the 07 home, i haven't regret the decision I made. The 07 just feels faster, more linear, and agile. It is raw, no frills or whatsoever, it is purely a driver's car! Just put it this way.. 07 = Adriana Lima (naughty and wild!) 08 = Giselle Bunchen (refined and civilized!) Both gorgeous but different in nature

07-07-2008, 03:35 AM	#15
GeorgeWrx Amateur STI Driver Car: Silver 08 STI Fav Mod: upgrade of WRX to STI! Location: Northeast Posts: 48 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Sti Or 07 Sti Limited ? I agree, a friend has an '06 which I found to be a raw brute compared to my proper and presentable '08. Assassin, you must have taken a good depreciation hit on your '08. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.