Traded the Subaru this weekend . . .

rldawson · 04-17-2006, 07:17 PM

After 11 months I got rid of my '05 CGM STi this weekend. Traded in on an '06 Dodge Charger R/T . . . Yeah, it's got a Hemi. As well as factory nav w/ Sirius, heated power seats, bluetooth, leather, rear seat leg room, all of the things that I missed in the STi. Completely different direction I know, really needed the extra room for the family though and they gave me an amazing deal on it and the trade for that matter.

Had the STi been paid off I would have kept it, but I just needed something a little less raucous for day to day use.

The one thing that sucks is going from HIDs back to halogen, I WILL be doing a retrofit.

Anyway, thanks for the community and best of luck to you all.

Rob

KDSTI · 04-17-2006, 07:20 PM

yea.. u gotta do what u gotta do especially for the family charger is a very nice car man good luck with it!

***BoostJunkie*** · 04-17-2006, 07:26 PM

Nice car, but I would have gone for the SRT-8. That thing is a beast!

***Insane06STi*** · 04-17-2006, 07:29 PM

Congrats on the new car and good luck

rldawson · 04-17-2006, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

Nice car, but I would have gone for the SRT-8. That thing is a beast!

The SRT-8s are nice, most of the local dealerships are marking them up right now though. The deal on this thing was too amazing to not do it anyway, If I decide I want the SRT-8 I can trade it in a year or two when the new Challenger comes out.

PigsXTi · 04-17-2006, 07:56 PM

I will suffer with you my brother in your loss.

Feel free to pm any time to tell me who "MADE" trade your perfect STi for that American piece of SH*T, so we can all make him feel the same PAIN your feeling.

GodBless, and Be strong!

***Datadatum*** · 04-17-2006, 07:58 PM

I wouldn't even consider a test drive until they offer the charger (or any SRT-8, for that matter) with a stick.

nice-rice · 04-17-2006, 08:26 PM

Not a bad trade off at all, good luck with the Charger.

Stang2STI · 04-18-2006, 05:18 AM

Not bad at all. I almost traded mine in a couple weeks ago because the Dodge dealership had a yellow Charger Daytona that was loaded but $40,000 was a little out of the price range. I am just as happy being "stuck" with the STi now

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Chris05STi · 04-18-2006, 05:28 AM

Congrats on the new car....the family comes first! Personally I have a BIG thing against the new Charger...something about making a GREAT American Classic Muscle car into a.....a....4-DOOR!!!! Honestly they shouldn't have made that into a 4 door...but I mean would you feel the same about a Camaro or Mustang as a 4 door?!? Its a great car, dont' get me wrong, just why make it into a 4 door....I guess they care about their sales more...but again congrats on the car!!

CbnSTi · 04-18-2006, 05:44 AM

I have sacrificed 40 cows in the name of our fallen STi....

lol Im an ass

RacerXS · 04-18-2006, 06:58 AM

Hate to say it........but poor trade IMO. I personally have something against the new Charger as well, my brother had a 70' RT 440 6 Pack & I had a 70' Road Runner. To make this 4 door family cruiser, throw some stripes & stickers on it & call it a Charger is a HUGE waste of the Charger name. Now, if the Challenger comes thru the way it was in the mags & shows.....that will be worth the trade....a bit heafty, but still very cool.

Mykl · 04-18-2006, 07:23 AM

Eh, the new Charger is similar to the old Charger in spirit... RWD, big-ass V-8 engine. It's a good car for what it is. If you want a two dour coupe, the Challenger is on it's way out soon.

Phoenix45 · 04-18-2006, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris05STi

making a GREAT... ...car into a.....a....4-DOOR!!!!

Yea, I think we can all agree, who would want a 4-door?

Stang2STI · 04-18-2006, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix45

Yea, I think we can all agree, who would want a 4-door?

04-17-2006, 07:17 PM	#1
rldawson Junior STI Driver Posts: 80 IWSTI Addict since: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Traded the Subaru this weekend . . . After 11 months I got rid of my '05 CGM STi this weekend. Traded in on an '06 Dodge Charger R/T . . . Yeah, it's got a Hemi. As well as factory nav w/ Sirius, heated power seats, bluetooth, leather, rear seat leg room, all of the things that I missed in the STi. Completely different direction I know, really needed the extra room for the family though and they gave me an amazing deal on it and the trade for that matter. Had the STi been paid off I would have kept it, but I just needed something a little less raucous for day to day use. The one thing that sucks is going from HIDs back to halogen, I WILL be doing a retrofit. Anyway, thanks for the community and best of luck to you all. Rob This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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04-17-2006, 07:20 PM	#2
KDSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 05 wrb STi Fav Mod: strawberry air freshner Location: Lowell, mass Posts: 355 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	yea.. u gotta do what u gotta do especially for the family charger is a very nice car man good luck with it!

04-17-2006, 07:26 PM	#3
*BoostJunkie* Sold My Soul For Mods Car: '05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 6,641 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (14)	Nice car, but I would have gone for the SRT-8. That thing is a beast!

04-17-2006, 07:29 PM	#4
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,335 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Congrats on the new car and good luck

04-17-2006, 07:56 PM	#6
PigsXTi Spec C Club Car: 08 XT Fav Mod: My foot! Location: N Va Posts: 1,145 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I will suffer with you my brother in your loss. Feel free to pm any time to tell me who "MADE" trade your perfect STi for that American piece of SH*T, so we can all make him feel the same PAIN your feeling. GodBless, and Be strong!

04-17-2006, 07:58 PM	#7
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,890 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I wouldn't even consider a test drive until they offer the charger (or any SRT-8, for that matter) with a stick.

04-17-2006, 08:26 PM	#8
nice-rice S204 Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,117 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Not a bad trade off at all, good luck with the Charger.

04-18-2006, 05:18 AM	#9
Stang2STI Professional STI Racer Car: 05 WRX STi Fav Mod: Rare USDM SUBARU letters on trunk Location: Autozone Posts: 642 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Not bad at all. I almost traded mine in a couple weeks ago because the Dodge dealership had a yellow Charger Daytona that was loaded but $40,000 was a little out of the price range. I am just as happy being "stuck" with the STi now .

04-18-2006, 05:28 AM	#10
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,048 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (29)	Congrats on the new car....the family comes first! Personally I have a BIG thing against the new Charger...something about making a GREAT American Classic Muscle car into a.....a....4-DOOR!!!! Honestly they shouldn't have made that into a 4 door...but I mean would you feel the same about a Camaro or Mustang as a 4 door?!? Its a great car, dont' get me wrong, just why make it into a 4 door....I guess they care about their sales more...but again congrats on the car!!

04-18-2006, 05:44 AM	#11
CbnSTi STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: METH Posts: 271 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	I have sacrificed 40 cows in the name of our fallen STi.... lol Im an ass

04-18-2006, 06:58 AM	#12
RacerXS S204 Racer Car: 05' Sti Black Fav Mod: Dyslexia Location: Central, NJ Posts: 3,351 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (13)	Hate to say it........but poor trade IMO. I personally have something against the new Charger as well, my brother had a 70' RT 440 6 Pack & I had a 70' Road Runner. To make this 4 door family cruiser, throw some stripes & stickers on it & call it a Charger is a HUGE waste of the Charger name. Now, if the Challenger comes thru the way it was in the mags & shows.....that will be worth the trade....a bit heafty, but still very cool.

04-18-2006, 07:23 AM	#13
Mykl S204 Racer Car: '04.5 STi Fav Mod: Whiteline steering rack bushings Location: Montgomery, Al Posts: 2,956 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Eh, the new Charger is similar to the old Charger in spirit... RWD, big-ass V-8 engine. It's a good car for what it is. If you want a two dour coupe, the Challenger is on it's way out soon.