anyone have the PSI 3
Trying to get some opinions. I know this is an STi forum, but try to be as impartial as you can
I'm looking at getting a new car at the end of this year or, worst case scenario, when the 2004 models are released next year. I've (somewhat) narrowed it down to:
1. Subaru STi
2. 2004 (or 2005) Audi S4
3. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 wagon
The Audis represent the high and low as fas as price. The Subaru is the best in the "ponies per dollar" category but also is the biggest "attention getter". The wagon is the most "practical" of the bunch. The S4 is the most luxurious (and maybe the fastest) of the group..but at a STEEP price tag.
I'm looking for a car that will be primarily a daily driver but will also see some track time a few times per year (not so much so if I get the wagon) -- and, depending how well I do, several times per year. Also will be taken to the Tahoe a lot in the winter. Storage space would be nice but isn't a huge factor. My heavy modifying days are probably behind me, so reliability is a significant factor.
So perhaps the biggest factor now is cost. After everything is said and done, it looks like the STi will run about $40k or so, with the wagon coming in at about the same amount. The S4 will come run in the low $50k range if my calculatios are correct. I'd have no big problems paying for the STi or the wagon. Paying for the S4 would be significantly trickier (monthly payments probably double that of the STi) but could be done. Also, I hear the maintainance cost for Audis is pretty stiff. I'm not sure how the insurance will be with the STi if they start getting stolen/vandalized more frequently (which I have a feeling they might since they really stand out).
If you were in my shoes, which one would you go for -- utility, all out performance, or luxury sport? Thanks for the help!
Trying to get some opinions. I know this is an STi forum, but try to be as impartial as you can
I'm looking at getting a new car at the end of this year or, worst case scenario, when the 2004 models are released next year. I've (somewhat) narrowed it down to:
1. Subaru STi
2. 2004 (or 2005) Audi S4
3. 2004 Audi A4 3.0 wagon
The Audis represent the high and low as fas as price. The Subaru is the best in the "ponies per dollar" category but also is the biggest "attention getter". The wagon is the most "practical" of the bunch. The S4 is the most luxurious (and maybe the fastest) of the group..but at a STEEP price tag.
I'm looking for a car that will be primarily a daily driver but will also see some track time a few times per year (not so much so if I get the wagon) -- and, depending how well I do, several times per year. Also will be taken to the Tahoe a lot in the winter. Storage space would be nice but isn't a huge factor. My heavy modifying days are probably behind me, so reliability is a significant factor.
So perhaps the biggest factor now is cost. After everything is said and done, it looks like the STi will run about $40k or so, with the wagon coming in at about the same amount. The S4 will come run in the low $50k range if my calculatios are correct. I'd have no big problems paying for the STi or the wagon. Paying for the S4 would be significantly trickier (monthly payments probably double that of the STi) but could be done. Also, I hear the maintainance cost for Audis is pretty stiff. I'm not sure how the insurance will be with the STi if they start getting stolen/vandalized more frequently (which I have a feeling they might since they really stand out).
If you were in my shoes, which one would you go for -- utility, all out performance, or luxury sport? Thanks for the help!