Wrx,Sti, or s2000?

michaelmyers · 11-08-2006, 03:15 PM

Hey guys im new to the wrx world, but having a hard time wondering if I should get a s2000 or a wrx or sti. I love how a tune a couple mods and make wrx's really quick but still love both cars. The prices on used wrx are really good so thats why I might choose! Any ideas? thanks

Kenny

ayanami22 · 11-08-2006, 03:22 PM

i had the same problem with the s2k and sti, my good friend let me drive his s2k for a week (he owns 99 eclipse gst, 79 vette, 99 civic hatch, s2k, rt stealth, nissan murano, and jeep grand cherokee) i loved the s2k alot, like everyone says it screams top end, but typical honda/acura, no low end power. plus passengers got annoyed with the road noise, (it had removable hard top)

i went sti after test driving it, and after talkin on the forums here for a month or two, just to get an idea of the love/hate with the car...its tough choice but i made the right one (for me at least)

the s2k had no mods on it, bone stock.

up side i can see with the s2k would be the convertible, and easy to mod....sti however, out of box power is great, not so easy to mod if u dont have alot of cash (im a student again so mods will have to wait)

good luck

Shewillbemine · 11-08-2006, 05:32 PM

If you're planning to buy Subaru, don't purchase a WRX if you can afford the STI. You'll end up wanting to upgrade in a few months (9 months for me, to be exact). The S2k will offer its own specific perks but remember that aside from handling, power and sound, what you're getting with an S2k is a two door coupe that is great for jumping from Starbucks to Starbucks. The STI is a four door saloon that is more versatile as an actual vehicle in addition to being a sports car.

The S2k will be nice to look at, but you'll never be able to pack 4 girls into it. Some might say one seat is all you need but I know that most chicks don't like their hair messed up when the top's down anyway. Good luck on your purchase!

Endless_STi · 11-08-2006, 05:45 PM

First off welcome to the forum and I hope you enjoy your stay. IMO if I were to pay 30k+ for a new car, I would get the STi > the S2K. For 30k, the STi and Evo are the best bang for the buck. However, if you are talking about used, hands down S2K if you do not mind the 2 seater convertible. A 00-01 used S2K ranges from about 15g-18g with about 40-60k miles on autotrader. I would definitely get the S2K over a wrx though.

***reeksti*** · 11-08-2006, 05:47 PM

welcome, +1 if you have the money go for the sti.

STi_high · 11-08-2006, 05:52 PM

well speaking from experience. i'd get the STi. i've had a s2k and it was fun but dangerous!! and a STi handels much much better than a Wrx.
Also welcome to the boards *get a STi*

JKonquer · 11-08-2006, 05:55 PM

get s2k is you have another car to travel or carry stuff around

get wrx if you don't have money(can be as fast as sti with mods and good tune)

get sti if you want all around performance

WIth that said, you can get so much more for your money on sti than any other vehicle in the street. that extra 5000 or less from wrx to sti is well worth it. starting from brembo, interior, bbs wheels, tires, engine, turbo, 6 speed, all the sti trim, these parts are well over 5000 if you ask me. BBS rim alone cost 750 a piece without tire! so do the math. You will regret of getting wrx over sti

But if you want handling and looks, get new s2k. they are so sexy and light. But parts on those are soooo expensive. like mugen hard top is like 5000.

I personally get s2k eventually. sti and s2k is a good mix

LogicalXtremes · 11-09-2006, 10:17 PM

Welcome! STI=#1

FujiApples · 11-09-2006, 10:47 PM

STi definately beats s2k for the price..

its easier to mod than an s2k...

Its faster..

and its a lot more usable as a daily driver and you can carry passengers and go on road trips

JustinH · 11-09-2006, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FujiApples

STi definately beats s2k for the price..

its easier to mod than an s2k...

Its faster..

and its a lot more usable as a daily driver and you can carry passengers and go on road trips

+1

BobDigi5060 · 11-10-2006, 12:39 AM

Compare the s2k to the Z, not the STi. I have one as a daily driver and I hate it.

JKonquer · 11-10-2006, 12:50 AM

you have.. what?^^ i love all three cars

Ikon · 11-10-2006, 01:48 AM

Welcome to the board..

first off how old are you?

***TRM*** · 11-10-2006, 03:50 AM

STi all the way...in fact buy mine!

see link in sig.

04__STi · 11-10-2006, 04:04 AM

If you don't mind the handling....might as well just get the WRX and stage 2.....subie messed up by making it so close in performance to the STi ..why spend all the extra for suspension/tranny? it's not like it was back in 04 where the wrx was a dog and STi was king....subie fugged up... ohhhh well..that's why i'm getting EVO X vs another subie even though i realy wanted too!!

they even stretched out the gearing!!! not as fun as the shorter gears!!! STi sales took a dump in my area...gotta wonder if they are smoking crack!!

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11-08-2006, 03:15 PM	#1
michaelmyers Lurker Posts: 2 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Wrx,Sti, or s2000? Hey guys im new to the wrx world, but having a hard time wondering if I should get a s2000 or a wrx or sti. I love how a tune a couple mods and make wrx's really quick but still love both cars. The prices on used wrx are really good so thats why I might choose! Any ideas? thanks Kenny This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-08-2006, 03:22 PM	#2
ayanami22 Spec C Club Car: working out, studyin Fav Mod: Gavin My Siberian Husky Location: schaumburg, il Posts: 1,201 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	i had the same problem with the s2k and sti, my good friend let me drive his s2k for a week (he owns 99 eclipse gst, 79 vette, 99 civic hatch, s2k, rt stealth, nissan murano, and jeep grand cherokee) i loved the s2k alot, like everyone says it screams top end, but typical honda/acura, no low end power. plus passengers got annoyed with the road noise, (it had removable hard top) i went sti after test driving it, and after talkin on the forums here for a month or two, just to get an idea of the love/hate with the car...its tough choice but i made the right one (for me at least) the s2k had no mods on it, bone stock. up side i can see with the s2k would be the convertible, and easy to mod....sti however, out of box power is great, not so easy to mod if u dont have alot of cash (im a student again so mods will have to wait) good luck

11-08-2006, 05:32 PM	#3
Shewillbemine Grassroots STI Racer Car: 2006 Aspen White STI Fav Mod: Trading the WRX for an STI Location: SoCal Posts: 569 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	If you're planning to buy Subaru, don't purchase a WRX if you can afford the STI. You'll end up wanting to upgrade in a few months (9 months for me, to be exact). The S2k will offer its own specific perks but remember that aside from handling, power and sound, what you're getting with an S2k is a two door coupe that is great for jumping from Starbucks to Starbucks. The STI is a four door saloon that is more versatile as an actual vehicle in addition to being a sports car. The S2k will be nice to look at, but you'll never be able to pack 4 girls into it. Some might say one seat is all you need but I know that most chicks don't like their hair messed up when the top's down anyway. Good luck on your purchase!

11-08-2006, 05:45 PM	#4
Endless_STi S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Carbon Ti Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,493 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	First off welcome to the forum and I hope you enjoy your stay. IMO if I were to pay 30k+ for a new car, I would get the STi > the S2K. For 30k, the STi and Evo are the best bang for the buck. However, if you are talking about used, hands down S2K if you do not mind the 2 seater convertible. A 00-01 used S2K ranges from about 15g-18g with about 40-60k miles on autotrader. I would definitely get the S2K over a wrx though.

11-08-2006, 05:47 PM	#5
*reeksti* 1B4DSTI Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,223 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	welcome, +1 if you have the money go for the sti.

11-08-2006, 05:52 PM	#6
STi_high STI Driver Location: Abingdon, VA Posts: 273 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	well speaking from experience. i'd get the STi. i've had a s2k and it was fun but dangerous!! and a STi handels much much better than a Wrx. Also welcome to the boards get a STi

11-08-2006, 05:55 PM	#7
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	get s2k is you have another car to travel or carry stuff around get wrx if you don't have money(can be as fast as sti with mods and good tune) get sti if you want all around performance WIth that said, you can get so much more for your money on sti than any other vehicle in the street. that extra 5000 or less from wrx to sti is well worth it. starting from brembo, interior, bbs wheels, tires, engine, turbo, 6 speed, all the sti trim, these parts are well over 5000 if you ask me. BBS rim alone cost 750 a piece without tire! so do the math. You will regret of getting wrx over sti But if you want handling and looks, get new s2k. they are so sexy and light. But parts on those are soooo expensive. like mugen hard top is like 5000. I personally get s2k eventually. sti and s2k is a good mix

11-09-2006, 10:17 PM	#8
LogicalXtremes Professional STI Racer Car: 05 CGM STI Fav Mod: protune-Agile 322.2whp 370.3 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 661 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	*Welcome! STI=#1*

11-09-2006, 10:47 PM	#9
FujiApples STI Driver Car: 2008 A4 6MT LOADED Fav Mod: I miss my Subaru... Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 238 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	STi definately beats s2k for the price.. its easier to mod than an s2k... Its faster.. and its a lot more usable as a daily driver and you can carry passengers and go on road trips

11-10-2006, 12:39 AM	#11
BobDigi5060 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM Location: Denver, CO Posts: 528 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Compare the s2k to the Z, not the STi. I have one as a daily driver and I hate it.

11-10-2006, 12:50 AM	#12
JKonquer Spec C Club Car: AW 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Recaro Racing Seats Location: CA-burbank and palm sprin Posts: 2,197 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	you have.. what?^^ i love all three cars

11-10-2006, 01:48 AM	#13
Ikon Welcome to The Board Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Advan RS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,083 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	Welcome to the board.. first off how old are you?

11-10-2006, 03:50 AM	#14
*TRM* uh, whut? Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: wdb Location: Eastern PA Posts: 2,202 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	STi all the way...in fact buy mine! see link in sig.