Anyone got a ESX STi? - Page 2

samurai · 07-19-2005, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Paperchasin

South coast subaru has 2 of them...32K + $25k markup....i feel sorry for anyone that buys it....

Ya.. Saw that one.. not bad, but the +25000$ is a big deciding factor for a lot of buyers. I personally like to start OEM and add along the way.

Tim

DubyaSTi · 07-19-2005, 04:37 PM

I have ESX wheels...does that count for anything?

fadedSTi · 07-20-2005, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DubyaSTi

I have ESX wheels...does that count for anything?

real nice. what they run you??

zamsti · 07-20-2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Paperchasin

South coast subaru has 2 of them...32K + $25k markup....i feel sorry for anyone that buys it....

Saw the one in their showroom (if you can call it that) a couple of weeks ago. Not worth it, but if you collected cars then it might be. The question I have about the ESX version is: is it covered under warranty? Then maybe the extra money spent for the mods might be worth it.

justbcuz · 07-20-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zamsti

Saw the one in their showroom (if you can call it that) a couple of weeks ago. Not worth it, but if you collected cars then it might be. The question I have about the ESX version is: is it covered under warranty? Then maybe the extra money spent for the mods might be worth it.

The warranty is through ESX not Subaru. (I believe)

DubyaSTi · 07-20-2005, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by fadedSTi

real nice. what they run you??

Thanks. $299 per rim through ESX's web site.

joe diego · 07-20-2005, 03:37 PM

I have one.

J/K

wrbsti05 · 07-31-2005, 11:45 AM

The ESX that I saw at South Coast Subaru did not have a 20g turbo. The turbo on the car had IHI stamped on the housing, so it could still be using the stock vf-39.

04stiguy · 07-31-2005, 03:20 PM

Just reading the topic makes me nauseaous

fadedSTi · 07-31-2005, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wrbsti05

The ESX that I saw at South Coast Subaru did not have a 20g turbo. The turbo on the car had IHI stamped on the housing, so it could still be using the stock vf-39.

im pretty sure its still using the stock ihi turbo. the salesman was telling that they are actually only 375 to the crank. they have injen cai, injen cat back, larger tmic, and ecutek tune.

***Horhay*** · 08-01-2005, 06:00 AM

there are 2 different tunes, the road tune, ie 375hp, and the track tune, 425hp which doesn't do so well with emissions I guess. At least thats the way its been described to me.

Here's the 365hp one for sale on EBAY... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subar...65136994QQrdZ1

gmb · 08-01-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Horhay

there are 2 different tunes, the road tune, ie 375hp, and the track tune, 425hp which doesn't do so well with emissions I guess. At least thats the way its been described to me.

Here's the 365hp one for sale on EBAY... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subar...65136994QQrdZ1

The ESX STi is too _____ (insert adjective here) for me.

flashy/expensive ----^

FujiApples · 08-01-2005, 09:05 PM

wow how cool, my post evolved into this giant "esx sux" discussion

im glad i didnt get one

WRX8STI · 08-02-2005, 12:01 AM

Spending that amount of money fits an absolute most diehard STi enthusiast who likes exactly what it offers, exactly how it looks, and exactly what it's capable of, and planned on doing all these mods on his current STI, also having chump change to burn. How much would it cost to buy a brand new STI, build it yourself to the ESX performance and features capability, and find someone to warranty it? The problem is this car is still an Impreza, and no matter how much better you make it, it will never be a true collectable sports car, because it's really just a modified economy car.

mofoSTI · 08-02-2005, 09:56 AM

One other point to buying the esx STI is that it is hand painted. All of us know that the factory paint is thin and fractures at any rock thrown at it. Having it resprayed with 425 hp, differant wheels, nav, and all the other jive under warranty for about 15,000$ more is not a bad deal. If you want to do all of these mods anyway and have to farm out all of the work I think you would break even on cost. Another deciding factor is that a bank will loan the full amount on the esx sti instead of having to max out all the credit cards to pay for all the mods on your stock STI and pay interest for the next ten years on them. I like the idea of the esx STI and am shocked that the dealership has allowed such a car with a warranty. I think the red is cool, but the white strips are over the top ( no pun intended ) for me. I would leave the int blue so it would have a vibrant look clashing with the red paint ( just a fleeing thought of insanity). Or even better yet have them spray a custom color and have the seat inserts a color of choice too. If I were to spray your STI jambs and all I would charge about 5,500-6,500, plut it would be cut and rubbed and always looking wet. This is just my 2 cents. Remember its all a mater of prospective.

08-01-2005, 06:00 AM	#26
*Horhay* Unobtanium Member Car: 2005 CGM STi Fav Mod: Process West V-Mount IC Location: 1st state Posts: 957 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	there are 2 different tunes, the road tune, ie 375hp, and the track tune, 425hp which doesn't do so well with emissions I guess. At least thats the way its been described to me. Here's the 365hp one for sale on EBAY... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Subar...65136994QQrdZ1 Last edited by Horhay : 08-01-2005 at 08:13 AM.

08-02-2005, 09:56 AM	#30
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,381 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	One other point to buying the esx STI is that it is hand painted. All of us know that the factory paint is thin and fractures at any rock thrown at it. Having it resprayed with 425 hp, differant wheels, nav, and all the other jive under warranty for about 15,000$ more is not a bad deal. If you want to do all of these mods anyway and have to farm out all of the work I think you would break even on cost. Another deciding factor is that a bank will loan the full amount on the esx sti instead of having to max out all the credit cards to pay for all the mods on your stock STI and pay interest for the next ten years on them. I like the idea of the esx STI and am shocked that the dealership has allowed such a car with a warranty. I think the red is cool, but the white strips are over the top ( no pun intended ) for me. I would leave the int blue so it would have a vibrant look clashing with the red paint ( just a fleeing thought of insanity). Or even better yet have them spray a custom color and have the seat inserts a color of choice too. If I were to spray your STI jambs and all I would charge about 5,500-6,500, plut it would be cut and rubbed and always looking wet. This is just my 2 cents. Remember its all a mater of prospective. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

07-19-2005, 04:37 PM	#17
DubyaSTi Spec C Club Car: WR Blue 05 Wingless Fav Mod: V-Limited lip/Kansai Diffuser Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,071 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	I have ESX wheels...does that count for anything?

07-20-2005, 03:37 PM	#22
joe diego STI Driver Car: White 05 STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: San DIgo Posts: 205 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I have one. J/K

07-31-2005, 11:45 AM	#23
wrbsti05 Junior STI Driver Car: 2003 Honda S2000 Fav Mod: Coilover/sways Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 53 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	The ESX that I saw at South Coast Subaru did not have a 20g turbo. The turbo on the car had IHI stamped on the housing, so it could still be using the stock vf-39.

07-31-2005, 03:20 PM	#24
04stiguy Senior STI Driver Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Cusco Zero 2R's Posts: 336 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Just reading the topic makes me nauseaous

08-01-2005, 09:05 PM	#28
FujiApples STI Driver Car: 2008 A4 6MT LOADED Fav Mod: I miss my Subaru... Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 254 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	wow how cool, my post evolved into this giant "esx sux" discussion im glad i didnt get one

08-02-2005, 12:01 AM	#29
WRX8STI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 Mazdaspeed 6 and 06 S2000 Location: Wherever my music takes me Posts: 581 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Spending that amount of money fits an absolute most diehard STi enthusiast who likes exactly what it offers, exactly how it looks, and exactly what it's capable of, and planned on doing all these mods on his current STI, also having chump change to burn. How much would it cost to buy a brand new STI, build it yourself to the ESX performance and features capability, and find someone to warranty it? The problem is this car is still an Impreza, and no matter how much better you make it, it will never be a true collectable sports car, because it's really just a modified economy car.