Newbie needs advice

Mateo Leo · 06-06-2008, 06:13 PM

Hi everyone I am new to this site and have been reviewing it for the past couple days. I am thinking of purchasing an 08 Sti and have the opportunity to purchase one for 36,900 with nav. It is Blue with Gold BBS. I currently drive an Infiniti M45 which I am turning in by end of summer.

Looking for good advice and I'm eager to explore the tuning world.

lapinga · 06-06-2008, 06:19 PM

cool man i hope you get your sti

kpnorton · 06-08-2008, 07:48 PM

35.5K and pull the trigger!

**boondocksaint** · 06-09-2008, 05:11 AM

Welcome to IWSTI. Please read the stickies and enjoy the forums.

CKSTI · 06-09-2008, 08:53 AM

That's a bargain considering it comes with the Nav. I have the same exact STI, without the Nav...bought it for 35,500. Take it! Welcome to the forum.

rmo55c · 06-09-2008, 11:31 AM

welcome - come back at 36K and take it. You will not be disappointed

Mateo Leo · 06-09-2008, 12:50 PM

Thanks guys. I am going to test drive this week and I am psyched. Reading some of the discussions people were worried about mileage on there brand new 08's. I think it has 30 miles already while sitting on the lot. Any thoughts?

lawnmower22 · 06-09-2008, 07:58 PM

Sounds like every salesman has had a turn at the wheel. Tell them you want demo pricing!

***solovus*** · 06-09-2008, 08:11 PM

I f**king LOVE the M45....if I could have a second car that would definitely be in the running for my top choice. As far as the STI goes...it is a totally different beast. 36,900 for BBS and Nav seems like a good deal...although you could probably do better in the current market. I would take the M45 over any G series infiniti, lexus (except the IS-F) or bimmer (except M-series)....which makes me think...why didn't nissan make the skyline an infiniti to compete with these models...? of well...bottom line is "get the STI"

Mateo Leo · 06-10-2008, 07:39 AM

I love the M45 but it's time for a change. I have been following the rise of the WRX Sti for a while and have always been amazed by the technology. Not that the M45 lacks in that department. As for the skyline under the Infiniti brand name I think it would piss a lot of Nissan loyalists off. Especially overseas but who knows maybe Infiniti will come out with a beefier version with a new name and price it out to compete with the Big name Mercs and Italian competition.

**boxtwo** · 06-10-2008, 10:29 AM

Welcome and good luck on the future purchase!

FWIW after driving my dad's G35, then my STi for a year and then the G35 again, which I used to think was quick/agile, I felt like I was in a Caddy!

Mateo Leo · 06-10-2008, 05:57 PM

I got an opportunity for metallic grey at 35500 with no nav but silver bbs. I have the blue with gold BBS and Nav for 36900 but they are still willing to negotiate. The Blue I found out has 60 miles on it and has been on the lot since Feb. The Grey one has 20 miles and they took delivery on it 2 weeks ago. The grey deal will also throw in blizzak tires for 650. Not sure what type. I have two payments on my lease left for the M45 which takes me through August. I'm thinking of closing one of these deals if they can somehow relieve my payments. Thoughts?

06-06-2008, 06:13 PM	#1
Mateo Leo Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Just outside Philly Posts: 4 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Newbie needs advice Hi everyone I am new to this site and have been reviewing it for the past couple days. I am thinking of purchasing an 08 Sti and have the opportunity to purchase one for 36,900 with nav. It is Blue with Gold BBS. I currently drive an Infiniti M45 which I am turning in by end of summer. Looking for good advice and I'm eager to explore the tuning world. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-06-2008, 06:19 PM	#2
lapinga Junior STI Driver Car: 04 WRB sti Location: GA Posts: 106 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie needs advice cool man i hope you get your sti

06-08-2008, 07:48 PM	#3
kpnorton Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 OBP STi Fav Mod: shifter bezel red Sharpee STi logo Location: OC, CA Posts: 77 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie needs advice 35.5K and pull the trigger!

06-09-2008, 05:11 AM	#4
boondocksaint Reasonable Car: Boony's Motown STi Fav Mod: correct grammar Location: D3TR01T Posts: 22,628 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Newbie needs advice Welcome to IWSTI. Please read the stickies and enjoy the forums.

06-09-2008, 08:53 AM	#5
CKSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STI Fav Mod: me driving it Location: NJ Posts: 357 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie needs advice That's a bargain considering it comes with the Nav. I have the same exact STI, without the Nav...bought it for 35,500. Take it! Welcome to the forum.

06-09-2008, 11:31 AM	#6
rmo55c Silver Member Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: PWT Points Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 961 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Newbie needs advice welcome - come back at 36K and take it. You will not be disappointed

06-09-2008, 12:50 PM	#7
Mateo Leo Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Just outside Philly Posts: 4 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie needs advice Thanks guys. I am going to test drive this week and I am psyched. Reading some of the discussions people were worried about mileage on there brand new 08's. I think it has 30 miles already while sitting on the lot. Any thoughts?

06-09-2008, 07:58 PM	#8
lawnmower22 Junior STI Driver Car: CGM 05 STi Fav Mod: seven kinds of smoke Location: Alabama Posts: 79 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Newbie needs advice Sounds like every salesman has had a turn at the wheel. Tell them you want demo pricing!

06-09-2008, 08:11 PM	#9
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,756 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie needs advice I f**king LOVE the M45....if I could have a second car that would definitely be in the running for my top choice. As far as the STI goes...it is a totally different beast. 36,900 for BBS and Nav seems like a good deal...although you could probably do better in the current market. I would take the M45 over any G series infiniti, lexus (except the IS-F) or bimmer (except M-series)....which makes me think...why didn't nissan make the skyline an infiniti to compete with these models...? of well...bottom line is "get the STI"

06-10-2008, 07:39 AM	#10
Mateo Leo Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Just outside Philly Posts: 4 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie needs advice I love the M45 but it's time for a change. I have been following the rise of the WRX Sti for a while and have always been amazed by the technology. Not that the M45 lacks in that department. As for the skyline under the Infiniti brand name I think it would piss a lot of Nissan loyalists off. Especially overseas but who knows maybe Infiniti will come out with a beefier version with a new name and price it out to compete with the Big name Mercs and Italian competition.

06-10-2008, 10:29 AM	#11
boxtwo Gold Member Car: 07 OBP STi Fav Mod: Venison front Bumper mod Location: Pennsyltucky Posts: 1,399 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Newbie needs advice Welcome and good luck on the future purchase! FWIW after driving my dad's G35, then my STi for a year and then the G35 again, which I used to think was quick/agile, I felt like I was in a Caddy!

06-10-2008, 05:57 PM	#12
Mateo Leo Lurker Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Just outside Philly Posts: 4 Join Date: Jun 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Newbie needs advice I got an opportunity for metallic grey at 35500 with no nav but silver bbs. I have the blue with gold BBS and Nav for 36900 but they are still willing to negotiate. The Blue I found out has 60 miles on it and has been on the lot since Feb. The Grey one has 20 miles and they took delivery on it 2 weeks ago. The grey deal will also throw in blizzak tires for 650. Not sure what type. I have two payments on my lease left for the M45 which takes me through August. I'm thinking of closing one of these deals if they can somehow relieve my payments. Thoughts? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.