[STI4]

Ok, so like many on here I am in the hunt for an STI. Although, if the right deal pops up I might be inclined to take the regular wrx. My question to all of you is what you think of this.

Would it be more reasonable to have an '05 WRX for $21.9K with roughly 9.5K miles and try to talk them down to about $19.5K or so. OR go for the STI with 40K miles for $24K and try to talk them down to $22K or so. I know the insurance for the STI will be a bit more based on the fact it is just that, an STI. The mileage is only thing that would put me off from the STI. I will be looking further into different deals as they come about but I just want IWSTI members opinions, cause that what we are all here for isn it?

Edit: Forgot to mention, both cars are at Matt Slap subaru, in Newark,DE and both are OBP. Has anyone dealt with this dealership before?

[emanteno]

There is no substitute for the STi. Having said that, a WRX is a fine car as well. You need to look at all of the variable$ in order to make your decision, especially the cost of insurance. Good luck.

[Szumita]

personally, i think id go with the sti. they seem to run strong, even with 40k+ from what ive seen. whats the condition on both? and have either been modded?

and, how much of a dead is montly payments to you.


carfax them too

[lackskill]

If you can afford it you will not regret the STi and as long as its unmolested it should go well past 100k miles.

[Schell]

That is too much money for that WRX. They were closing out '06 WRX's in Sacramento, CA for 4k under MSRP brand new. If you can't get the WRX for <18, I would seriosuly look for an 06 WRX for around 20k. Get the 2.5L you won't be disappointed. Having siad that, if you can afford insurance on the STi, that minght be a better choice.

[Sideoiler]

If you can swing the STi, go that route. I have had both and the STi is a almost completely different beast. I was totally happy with the WRX until the STi came around.

[rasetsu]

If you are sure you can afford the insurance after checking with your insurance company, then go with the STi.

[STI4]

when I graduate this may I will be able to afford it for sure. Im hoping for a payment of less then 345 a month and i got an insurance quote from progressive for about 130 a month.

[gregginns]

Get the STI, you'll be much happier, you can't go wrong. I pay $120 a
month for insurance on my STI.

[Juice56107]

Why Dont You Just Look! I Found An O5 With 10xxx Miles For 24500!

[STI4]

how the hell did you find that?

Originally Posted by Juice56107

Why Dont You Just Look! I Found An O5 With 10xxx Miles For 24500!

[Juice56107]

autotrader.com, cars.com, contacts, hook ups come on guys you gotta think outside the box

[Tortfeasor STi]

Ya, if you can swing a used but not abused STi instead of a WRX go that way. You cant make a WRX into an STi for the money saved buying a WRX.

[WipeOutXXL]

......the 2.5l Block is strong, I mean with a dyno tune you can squeeze up to 300WHP out of the stock setup and be happy. With a COBB 2, it will pull all the way until it runs out of engine @ 154MPH. The Speedo is a little happy. I still believe the 2004 STI is the all around best model year. As the later years come by, Subaru will look for more efficient ways to manufacture the vehicle. My "04 had no problems! PLUS, lets say the motor does die, since Subaru has the same engine for 4+ years, odds are you can bet as long as the body is still good, you can still grab a block for $1500.

[sfe]

I paid 25k for my 05 STi and it had just under 30k. If you decide to get a WRX save up for a built tranny if you plan on modding it. I've seen them go out on stock cars, if it wasn't for the tranny i would've had a WRX awhile ago. I ended up deciding to save and wait for a decent priced STi to pop up.