[RallyMe]

Hey guys...I'm trying to decide which year STI I should get. I know that the 07's have a vf43, different heads, longer gears, and seems to take a lil better to mods. However, it does seem to have a problem with hesitation stock. It also seems like I've seen WAY more 07 STI problems on this board than 06's...

I think I want to go with an 06 simply because there hasn't been many issues with it and I think I'd like the shorter gears (I do everything but drag race and think the shorter gears would make the car feel like it accelerated more intensely)

What do you guys think? Change my mind or back me up on decision to get an 06?

[pantag]

There is really not much difference. The hesitation can go away if you plan to tune the car. The VF43 turbo is not bigger than the VF39 on the 04'-05'-06' STi. The only difference is that the wastegate is bigger which gives more accurate boost control if you tune it. Longer gears (not all of them, only 2,3,4 I think) are personal choice. I like short gearing since the car feels faster. If you can find a new '06 now, you can get it for cheap! Also, on the '07 the ECU is bit more advanced to the other STi year models which can better adapt on new hardware. But again, this is useless if you tune the car.

[elcopan]

I've owned both 06 and now 07. The 06 felt quicker and smoother. That's comparing them stock to stock. I liked the shorter gears too.
Now with mods and a protune who knows, it could be the other way around.
If you plan on light mods and maybe an off the shelf tune:
I would get the 06.
If you plan on modding and protuning:
Then 07.
All in all, I'd say the 06 because of the issues with the 07's.
I think with the 06 you'll be happy with from the start.

[fourseasonsandles]

What are you going to do with it? The longer gears might be better for drag racing and if you mod and tune it, you can get a bit more out of the 07 as far as power. As said above you can get an 06 for cheap if you can find a new one. Either way I am sure you would be happy.

[STinsane]

Me being an owner of both I would choose the 07, I didnt experience the hesitation issues but I do know many others have.

Both my 06 and 07 were protuned and my 07 is making about 20 more torque and hp than the 06.

And the gears make you feel like your not shifting all the time which is nice.



Either way you cant go wrong!

[crand002]

06's supposedly handle better because of the slightly longer wheelbase.

[boondocksaint]

I would wager that, while you're driving it, you will not know the difference. The 07 has an iPod jack. Maybe that will sway you. If you can find a new 06, jump all over it and get in cheap.

[Acejam2k]

Originally Posted by crand002

06's supposedly handle better because of the slightly longer wheelbase.

100" vs. 99.4" isn't much.

If anything, the swaybar change from 20mm (06) to 19mm (07) would be the larger factor in terms of handling.


I'd say go for the 07. I personally love the longer 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears, and there's nothing like taking a BONE STOCK car, rolling off the showroom floor, and pulling a 12.8 @ 106

[TheLimitedProject]

If you're keeping it stock, 06 driveability > 07 driveability.
If you're going to mod it, 07 potential > 06 potential.

[Tortfeasor STi]

Honestly the real decision should be based on what is available in your market and at what price. I would buy the car that is in the best condition for the lowest price (with price being a close second to condition).

[JustinH]

Originally Posted by TheLimitedProject

If you're keeping it stock, 06 driveability > 07 driveability.
If you're going to mod it, 07 potential > 06 potential.

exactly.......... i should have gotten an 06

[polyol]

Get an 04-05...

[emanteno]

Originally Posted by crand002

06's supposedly handle better because of the slightly longer wheelbase.

This appears to be false. Even though it was reported that the 07's had steel suspension arms instead of aluminum, that is not the case as reported in another thread. The 07 has the same aluminum bits and the wheelbase as the earlier cars.

[RallyMe]

Thanks guys for the info/opinions. It looks like I'll try and get an 06 stock, with a few miles on it.

[elcopan]

Originally Posted by TheLimitedProject

If you're keeping it stock, 06 driveability > 07 driveability.
If you're going to mod it, 07 potential > 06 potential.

Thank you! - That's exactly what I was getting at.