Finally got one - Page 2

RAS_STI · 12-29-2006, 03:58 PM

awesome! i (we) know you're stoked. and the fact that you live in a winter environment, even makes you more stoked.

don't sweat the payment, it is what it is. you can always trade that bad boy in for an 08 or 09 - if and when the time is right.

i picked up an 05 STi with 19K, and i've never been happier with any of my cars:

2003 BMW X5 (still have)
2005 Chrysler 300 (on 22" Dubs)
2001 BMW 530i Sport
1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 (ex HWY Patrol Car - gears, exhaust and pully)
1987 Mitsu Mirage Turbo (exhaust, VBC)
1987 Mitsu Starion
1978 VW Scirocco(4 speed! lol)
1994 4 Runner (ass - no offence)
2000 Nissan Xtrerra

That said, i'd dump her in 2 shakes for an 08', 09' or 2010 STI . happy motoring. and most importantly - DRIVE SAFE! and throw Cobb Stage 2 on it.

762x51 · 12-29-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BobDigi5060

Yeah. I think they called it negative equity.

That's exactly what it's called. Makes sense now.

Rolling negative equity into a new vehicle payment is not really a good plan. If you lease a vehicle, stay with it till the end of the term.

STi_4_Daddy · 12-30-2006, 12:02 AM

In the end, if YOU LOVE driving her and can make the payments without having to give up eating, and its the car you have always wanted?? then Its Heaven having STi keys in your hands

Congrats!!! like everyone says, happy motoring/modding and safe driving

denver133 · 12-30-2006, 06:34 PM

Congrats, but sounds like Mike Shaw gave it to you. Sorry your payments are so high but you will love it and just in time for all the great snow we have!!! See you around.

TurbeauxREX · 12-31-2006, 12:13 PM

Unfortunately for the new STi owner, the salesman did what he was expected to do; capitalize on an enthusiastic buyer in a not-so-good situation. As has been said, if the buyer is happy, then it's a good deal for him. However, 04/05 STis with ~25k miles are going for ~$25k in our area (New Orleans) right now. Our local subie dealer has sold several of them in the past three months.

Now, get yourself a down pipe ($250) and a used Version 1 Accessport
($500) and flash stage 2 and you will really like your STi.

Check the Personal for Sale forums.

Peace,

Curtis

Excalibur · 12-31-2006, 12:41 PM

The deals done, enjoy it, dont look back! Pay a little extra when you can. Have fun! Congratulations!

purreplayya69 · 12-31-2006, 12:44 PM

i wish we had that snow! nice car congrats dude

BobDigi5060 · 12-31-2006, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. One reason why my payments are so high is probably because I have GAP insurance. Basically, if the car is stolen/totaled, it is refundable by up to 150% according to blue book value.

I make about $600 a month so I'll be cutting it close without hitting overtime. My parents are going to pay the insurance. I have Progressive, and the insurance is slightly higher than it was with the s2k, which was in the $4**s. We asked them why, and they said "Because he is 19, and is driving one of the fastest cars on the planet"

lidrew · 01-05-2007, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobDigi5060

Thanks for the comments guys. One reason why my payments are so high is probably because I have GAP insurance. Basically, if the car is stolen/totaled, it is refundable by up to 150% according to blue book value.

I make about $600 a month so I'll be cutting it close without hitting overtime. My parents are going to pay the insurance. I have Progressive, and the insurance is slightly higher than it was with the s2k, which was in the $4**s. We asked them why, and they said "Because he is 19, and is driving one of the fastest cars on the planet"

$600 a month??? or a week? Please say it's a typo and you make $600 a week.

BobDigi5060 · 01-05-2007, 10:49 PM

My bad, I meant weekly.

12-29-2006, 03:58 PM	#16
RAS_STI The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 STI - Cobb Stg 2 Fav Mod: Curb Feelers (driver side) Location: Half a lap ahead of you. Posts: 861 Join Date: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	awesome! i (we) know you're stoked. and the fact that you live in a winter environment, even makes you more stoked. don't sweat the payment, it is what it is. you can always trade that bad boy in for an 08 or 09 - if and when the time is right. i picked up an 05 STi with 19K, and i've never been happier with any of my cars: 2003 BMW X5 (still have) 2005 Chrysler 300 (on 22" Dubs) 2001 BMW 530i Sport 1988 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 (ex HWY Patrol Car - gears, exhaust and pully) 1987 Mitsu Mirage Turbo (exhaust, VBC) 1987 Mitsu Starion 1978 VW Scirocco(4 speed! lol) 1994 4 Runner (ass - no offence) 2000 Nissan Xtrerra That said, i'd dump her in 2 shakes for an 08', 09' or 2010 STI . happy motoring. and most importantly - DRIVE SAFE! and throw Cobb Stage 2 on it. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-05-2007, 10:49 PM	#25
BobDigi5060 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM Location: Denver, CO Posts: 523 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	My bad, I meant weekly. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-30-2006, 12:02 AM	#18
STi_4_Daddy S204 Racer Posts: 3,065 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	In the end, if YOU LOVE driving her and can make the payments without having to give up eating, and its the car you have always wanted?? then Its Heaven having STi keys in your hands Congrats!!! like everyone says, happy motoring/modding and safe driving

12-30-2006, 06:34 PM	#19
denver133 Spec C Club Car: 08 specB Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,530 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Congrats, but sounds like Mike Shaw gave it to you. Sorry your payments are so high but you will love it and just in time for all the great snow we have!!! See you around.

12-31-2006, 12:13 PM	#20
TurbeauxREX Junior STI Driver Car: 2004 STi & 2005 LGT Fav Mod: Track Time Location: Des Allemands, La Posts: 55 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Unfortunately for the new STi owner, the salesman did what he was expected to do; capitalize on an enthusiastic buyer in a not-so-good situation. As has been said, if the buyer is happy, then it's a good deal for him. However, 04/05 STis with ~25k miles are going for ~$25k in our area (New Orleans) right now. Our local subie dealer has sold several of them in the past three months. Now, get yourself a down pipe ($250) and a used Version 1 Accessport ($500) and flash stage 2 and you will really like your STi. Check the Personal for Sale forums. Peace, Curtis

12-31-2006, 12:41 PM	#21
Excalibur Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STI Limited UGM Fav Mod: Cobb STG 2 Location: Idaho Posts: 180 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	The deals done, enjoy it, dont look back! Pay a little extra when you can. Have fun! Congratulations!

12-31-2006, 12:44 PM	#22
purreplayya69 The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2005 CGM/Gold STi Fav Mod: suspension! Location: NNJ Posts: 983 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	i wish we had that snow! nice car congrats dude

12-31-2006, 04:27 PM	#23
BobDigi5060 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM Location: Denver, CO Posts: 523 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the comments guys. One reason why my payments are so high is probably because I have GAP insurance. Basically, if the car is stolen/totaled, it is refundable by up to 150% according to blue book value. I make about $600 a month so I'll be cutting it close without hitting overtime. My parents are going to pay the insurance. I have Progressive, and the insurance is slightly higher than it was with the s2k, which was in the $4**s. We asked them why, and they said "Because he is 19, and is driving one of the fastest cars on the planet"