would you 2008 STI hatchback or 2011 WRX hatchback?

ndondo · 12-05-2012, 10:00 AM

My local craigslist has this two cars for the same price

2008 STI hatch 75,000 kms
and
2011 WRS hatch 27,000 kms

which one would you take?

2008 subaru WRX STI sport Tech pkg
2011 subaru wrx rally blue hatch back

max6spd · 12-05-2012, 10:40 AM

I would get the STi.

BigBill · 12-05-2012, 11:38 AM

sti

nashcarr · 12-05-2012, 11:46 AM

I guess you need to know if you are planning to upgrade/mod anything or not.

If you just need a nimble, quick and ideal runabout car save the $$$ and get the WRX.

If you are gonna mod the crap out of it, the STi is the better platform in which to do so.

The Sub · 12-05-2012, 11:47 AM

I would check the owner' service records, insurance cost....bwah ha ha STI!!!

Actually, my good buddy has that same '08 STI...he is pretty finicky about cars, always has a new one...but has kept that one for several years now. That says alot about it. He said it is a "maintenance *****", but he still loves it.

And seriously, I would not consider one without a good service history...but, I want one for the long term...so, I want it to be well taken care of mechanically.

Probably can not go too wrong either way if both are sound cars. I was reading up on these the other day...the 2011 WRX was just as fast in a straight line as the STI up until about 100....I can look up the numbers if you want. They were in Motor Trend and Car and Driver, I believe.

Good luck!

stan_t · 12-05-2012, 01:22 PM

STi, no question about it. Only reason to get the WRX IMO is if you can't afford an STi.

Stan

Loscaldazar · 12-05-2012, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan_t

STi, no question about it. Only reason to get the WRX IMO is if you can't afford an STi.

Stan

Very True.

Don't think you can turn a WRX into an STi for anywhere near the amount you saved by buying a WRX.

hueyduey · 12-05-2012, 02:55 PM

It's crazy to see how the newer GR WRXs now cost as much as the older GD STi back when they were brand new.

I would go with the STi.

stan_t · 12-05-2012, 03:28 PM

Newer WRXs are a still a great value, and they look very aggressive and have a lot of power. STi is not about power, it's about putting that power down to the wheels in a much more controlled fashion (better diffs, DCCD, stronger tranny), and the Brembos are nice. WRX is an excellent street car, but an STi is also an excellent street car AND a great track car.

Stan

maverickar15 · 12-06-2012, 09:19 PM

Get the STi if you can. I have both Subaru 5MT and 6MT and the transmission and diffs alone are worth it.

max6spd · 12-07-2012, 05:20 AM

That and the selection choices for 5x114.3 wheels

12-05-2012, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
ndondo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 399 Location: Vancouver, BC Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	would you 2008 STI hatchback or 2011 WRX hatchback? My local craigslist has this two cars for the same price 2008 STI hatch 75,000 kms and 2011 WRS hatch 27,000 kms which one would you take? 2008 subaru WRX STI sport Tech pkg 2011 subaru wrx rally blue hatch back __________________ 2004 Forester XS 5MT

12-05-2012, 10:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
max6spd Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,492 Location: NY, NY Car Year: 2009 Car Model: Forester X Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	I would get the STi. __________________ max6spd's Egg

12-05-2012, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
BigBill Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 723 Location: Arizona Car Year: 1999 Car Model: Forester S Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sti __________________ 4eat w/full exhaust & 1000 grinds

12-05-2012, 11:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
nashcarr Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 406 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Car Year: 2005 Car Model: Forester XT Transmission: AT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I guess you need to know if you are planning to upgrade/mod anything or not. If you just need a nimble, quick and ideal runabout car save the $$$ and get the WRX. If you are gonna mod the crap out of it, the STi is the better platform in which to do so. __________________ 2005 FXT 2010 Sti

12-05-2012, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
The Sub Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 347 Location: Seattle, wa Car Year: 2011 Car Model: Forester X Premium Transmission: AT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would check the owner' service records, insurance cost....bwah ha ha STI!!! Actually, my good buddy has that same '08 STI...he is pretty finicky about cars, always has a new one...but has kept that one for several years now. That says alot about it. He said it is a "maintenance *****", but he still loves it. And seriously, I would not consider one without a good service history...but, I want one for the long term...so, I want it to be well taken care of mechanically. Probably can not go too wrong either way if both are sound cars. I was reading up on these the other day...the 2011 WRX was just as fast in a straight line as the STI up until about 100....I can look up the numbers if you want. They were in Motor Trend and Car and Driver, I believe. Good luck! __________________ on way, so, got Foz

12-05-2012, 01:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
stan_t Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,430 Location: San Francisco, CA Car Year: 2012 Car Model: Acura TSX SE Transmission: 6MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	STi, no question about it. Only reason to get the WRX IMO is if you can't afford an STi. Stan __________________ Shocks > struts.

12-05-2012, 02:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
hueyduey Forum Member Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 595 Location: San Diego Car Year: 2006 Car Model: FXT Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	It's crazy to see how the newer GR WRXs now cost as much as the older GD STi back when they were brand new. I would go with the STi.

12-05-2012, 03:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
stan_t Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7,430 Location: San Francisco, CA Car Year: 2012 Car Model: Acura TSX SE Transmission: 6MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Newer WRXs are a still a great value, and they look very aggressive and have a lot of power. STi is not about power, it's about putting that power down to the wheels in a much more controlled fashion (better diffs, DCCD, stronger tranny), and the Brembos are nice. WRX is an excellent street car, but an STi is also an excellent street car AND a great track car. Stan __________________ Shocks > struts.

12-06-2012, 09:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
maverickar15 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 358 Location: Broomfield, CO Car Year: 2004 Car Model: STi/FXT Transmission: 6MT/5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Get the STi if you can. I have both Subaru 5MT and 6MT and the transmission and diffs alone are worth it. __________________ 13 BRZ 6MT 06 STi 6MT

12-07-2012, 05:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
max6spd Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,492 Location: NY, NY Car Year: 2009 Car Model: Forester X Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	That and the selection choices for 5x114.3 wheels __________________ max6spd's Egg

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