So...I test drove the new 2012 WRX STI - Page 2

cab2g · 07-19-2011, 03:21 PM

btw, stock WRX STI #s are as follows:

60 mph in 4.9 seconds and the quarter mile 13.7 seconds

mouse · 07-19-2011, 03:51 PM

Still wont Beat my 3rd Gen RX-7 twin turbo, I could eat "sti's" for Lunch, But Z06's Nah! too much top end pwr.

8cd03gro · 07-19-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cab2g

btw, stock WRX STI #s are as follows:

60 mph in 4.9 seconds and the quarter mile 13.7 seconds

Mine did 13.3 stock

OP, join up on iwsti if you're interested in them. NASIOC is one of the most obnoxious, childish forums I have ever been on. If you're impressed with the handling now, go to a meet and get a ride in one with coil-overs. You'll be shocked it has 4 doors and doesn't say 911 turbo on the back.

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Originally Posted by woodj

Can you picture yourself driving it five years from now? How's the resale value on those things? Not many older ones on the road from what I see. When you think of a WRX don't you immediately conjure up an image of rice? It may be really fast rice but after all it's still rice.

There were never many on the road to begin with. Subaru only sells about 4,000-6,000 STi's each year, comparable to Shelby gt500 sales. Resale value is pretty good. 2004s with low mileage (<60,000) are still selling for about $20k, but the 04-06 model years are the most sought after by enthusiasts for a few reasons.

Saltyflats · 07-19-2011, 05:00 PM

Our cars wont be worth much either in 5 yrs...

Why was this thread moved???

mouse · 07-19-2011, 05:07 PM

Mine was not Stock!, CAI, 3" non cat exhaust,, Larger iner-cooler, larger injectors, underdrive pullys, street-port on housings, Pettit-Racing Computer. 3mm-Apex seals. Giant Alum Radiator, for extra cooling, Rotarys produce heat like Atomic Reactors. My 2ss/rs vert is as good looking, as the "7" , more comfortable to drive, almost as fast, but a 4200 lb car just can't handle and be as tossable as a 2700 lb car. The Wife and I really like the Camaro a lot, but I Loved the 3rd Gen RX-7, and yes I know! it was a Rice burner.

jamie · 07-19-2011, 05:15 PM

Cool car. your money. Do with it as you please. I don't think anyone on here would say its a slow car. Maybe not as cool looking, but definitely one hell of a drivers car

Jason7 · 07-19-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

At the end of the day it's still a Subaru...

LOL, you better check yourself on that dude, the interior is superior to our cars and to be quite honest, will out last our car as well. We wont bring up the fact that they are fast as shit and hold value like crazy....

Someone said ugly? There are a ton of members on here who have struck their heads on something i thnk?

JASON

Jason7 · 07-19-2011, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

Mine did 13.3 stock

OP, join up on iwsti if you're interested in them. NASIOC is one of the most obnoxious, childish forums I have ever been on. If you're impressed with the handling now, go to a meet and get a ride in one with coil-overs. You'll be shocked it has 4 doors and doesn't say 911 turbo on the back.

There were never many on the road to begin with. Subaru only sells about 4,000-6,000 STi's each year, comparable to Shelby gt500 sales. Resale value is pretty good. 2004s with low mileage (<60,000) are still selling for about $20k, but the 04-06 model years are the most sought after by enthusiasts for a few reasons.

Im a member on IWSTI.com as well, great forum.... I have been tossing and turning for a couple weeks now about possibly jumping BACK into an STI.... My heavily modded 06' was bar far the funnest car ive owned to date.... Ive had 10 second muscle cars, my modded SS, blown 03 Cobra etc, the STI is still the funnest....

JASON

JusticePete · 07-19-2011, 10:36 PM

I am a STi fan, but I don't know that the STi is a better car than a 5th Gen. It all depends on your definition of what a 'better' car would be. A Lotus Elise is a better car than and STi in terms of handling (IMO), but would I want it as my daily driver? 600HP LPE is running SCCA Solo in his Camaro and beating some very good drivers in very well prepared STis.

Make no mistake the STi is a very good car, but don't underestimate the 5th Gen.

PQ · 07-19-2011, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

I am a STi fan, but I don't know that the STi is a better car than a 5th Gen. It all depends on your definition of what a 'better' car would be. A Lotus Elise is a better car than and STi in terms of handling (IMO), but would I want it as my daily driver? 600HP LPE is running SCCA Solo in his Camaro and beating some very good drivers in very well prepared STis.

Make no mistake the STi is a very good car, but don't underestimate the 5th Gen.

BigDan · 07-19-2011, 11:05 PM

I test drove a 09 STI and a 09 WRX and with my buddy and I recommended the WRX because it was $10,000 cheaper and felt faster and come to find out it is faster due to 1 less shift to hit 60 and the 1/4.

I told him if you plan on modding the WRX is a really bad idea due to their weak ass 5 speed transmissions and a few other things vs the STI bullet proof 6 speed which is still happy at 600whp. STI's are the only way to go if you plan on modding since modding a WRX can exceed the price of a modded STI real quick.

He decided on a Black 09 WRX base + short throw shifter for $25,400 and has left the engine and suspension stock. The only thing he has added has been Rally Armour mud flaps, Husky Liner floor mats, Hella Supertones, window tint, TWM weighted shift knob, and 05 WRX alloys with green diamond ice tires for the winter. Its the ultimate Northern Calfornia snow boarding mobile and still has a full factory warranty. He also runs 13.3's@102 all day on his summer tires.

Revo1 · 07-19-2011, 11:58 PM

If you decide to buy, I suggest Wilkins Hyundai and Subaru...

BigDan · 07-20-2011, 04:13 AM

Thats exactly what I think of every time I drive past a Hyundai dealership

if you made the vid just for this occasion.

toesuf94 · 07-20-2011, 11:44 AM

Subaru makes some neat cars...but since they are owned 20% by Toyota, I would not touch them with YOUR 10-foot pole.

07-19-2011, 03:21 PM	#15
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	btw, stock WRX STI #s are as follows: 60 mph in 4.9 seconds and the quarter mile 13.7 seconds __________________

07-19-2011, 11:58 PM	#26
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	If you decide to buy, I suggest Wilkins Hyundai and Subaru... __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

07-20-2011, 11:44 AM	#28
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Subaru makes some neat cars...but since they are owned 20% by Toyota, I would not touch them with YOUR 10-foot pole. __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!

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07-19-2011, 03:51 PM	#16
mouse Drives: 2011 2ss/rs conv, L99/Automatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Posts: 124	Still wont Beat my 3rd Gen RX-7 twin turbo, I could eat "sti's" for Lunch, But Z06's Nah! too much top end pwr.

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Saltyflats Account Suspended Drives: 2011 Camaro SS LS3 6 speed. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Pete Beach, Florida Posts: 115	Our cars wont be worth much either in 5 yrs... Why was this thread moved???

07-19-2011, 05:07 PM	#19
mouse Drives: 2011 2ss/rs conv, L99/Automatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Georgetown, Kentucky Posts: 124	Mine was not Stock!, CAI, 3" non cat exhaust,, Larger iner-cooler, larger injectors, underdrive pullys, street-port on housings, Pettit-Racing Computer. 3mm-Apex seals. Giant Alum Radiator, for extra cooling, Rotarys produce heat like Atomic Reactors. My 2ss/rs vert is as good looking, as the "7" , more comfortable to drive, almost as fast, but a 4200 lb car just can't handle and be as tossable as a 2700 lb car. The Wife and I really like the Camaro a lot, but I Loved the 3rd Gen RX-7, and yes I know! it was a Rice burner.

07-19-2011, 05:15 PM	#20
jamie Drives: 2011 cyber gray 1LT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 141 View My Garage	Cool car. your money. Do with it as you please. I don't think anyone on here would say its a slow car. Maybe not as cool looking, but definitely one hell of a drivers car

07-19-2011, 10:36 PM	#23
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	I am a STi fan, but I don't know that the STi is a better car than a 5th Gen. It all depends on your definition of what a 'better' car would be. A Lotus Elise is a better car than and STi in terms of handling (IMO), but would I want it as my daily driver? 600HP LPE is running SCCA Solo in his Camaro and beating some very good drivers in very well prepared STis. Make no mistake the STi is a very good car, but don't underestimate the 5th Gen.

07-19-2011, 11:05 PM	#25
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	I test drove a 09 STI and a 09 WRX and with my buddy and I recommended the WRX because it was $10,000 cheaper and felt faster and come to find out it is faster due to 1 less shift to hit 60 and the 1/4. I told him if you plan on modding the WRX is a really bad idea due to their weak ass 5 speed transmissions and a few other things vs the STI bullet proof 6 speed which is still happy at 600whp. STI's are the only way to go if you plan on modding since modding a WRX can exceed the price of a modded STI real quick. He decided on a Black 09 WRX base + short throw shifter for $25,400 and has left the engine and suspension stock. The only thing he has added has been Rally Armour mud flaps, Husky Liner floor mats, Hella Supertones, window tint, TWM weighted shift knob, and 05 WRX alloys with green diamond ice tires for the winter. Its the ultimate Northern Calfornia snow boarding mobile and still has a full factory warranty. He also runs 13.3's@102 all day on his summer tires.

07-20-2011, 04:13 AM	#27
BigDan Drives: bug Join Date: May 2009 Location: nv Posts: 1,319	Thats exactly what I think of every time I drive past a Hyundai dealership if you made the vid just for this occasion.