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Which Subaru WRX STi is best?
May 8, 2013 at 4:08 PM Post #20 of 52
I have a 07 WRX and I agree with what alv4426 has to say. I won't buy a used one, knowing how I drive it, and how most people drive these cars.
 
That being said, it's been 6 years and I have zero major issues with mine so far, so obviously I drive like a grandma.
 
May 8, 2013 at 7:08 PM Post #21 of 52
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choka said:
I have a 07 WRX and I agree with what alv4426 has to say. I won't buy a used one, knowing how I drive it, and how most people drive these cars.
 
That being said, it's been 6 years and I have zero major issues with mine so far, so obviously I drive like a grandma.
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I heard the 2006-2007 have lots of problems, is that true? Unfortunately, the model I am with love is the 2004-2005 WRX STi. Alot of them have high milage but there are also ones with lower milage. Hopefully within 2 years I will be able to buy one. I will be looking for original owner only. And must be fully stock of course. 
 
The problem is though when ever you buy a used car you never really know how is what driven by the previous owner(s). I mean you could buy a Mazda 3 2.3L and it could have been driven hard. Right, So most WRX STi are driven hard but thats why i will be looking for original owner, low milage. And I live in Canada so under 100xxx Kilometers for sure. 
 
Do you ever street race? Do you keep up with SRT's and GTI's?
 
May 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM Post #22 of 52
2004-2005 WRX STi, aka blob eye, are the least problematic. And the most pretty. I bet they will become a classic. The Hawk Eye models (the ones with 2.5l engines) had a lot of problems with those engines.
 
And never/ever buy a WRX - I have went through 3 gearboxes. 5-speed gearboxes suck. 6-speed is almost unbreakable (unless you decide to triple the car power that is).
 
STi is such a cool car. I get much more looks driving my Scooby than my Audi S5.
 
May 13, 2013 at 7:03 PM Post #23 of 52
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elberoth said:
2004-2005 WRX STi, aka blob eye, are the least problematic. And the most pretty. I bet they will become a classic. The Hawk Eye models (the ones with 2.5l engines) had a lot of problems with those engines.
 
And never/ever buy a WRX - I have went through 3 gearboxes. 5-speed gearboxes suck. 6-speed is almost unbreakable (unless you decide to triple the car power that is).
 
STi is such a cool car. I get much more looks driving my Scooby than my Audi S5.
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You get more looks because of the sound the STi makes! I want to buy a 2004-2005 STi within 3 years or less. Or a BRZ STi if they ever come out.
 
May 13, 2013 at 10:51 PM Post #25 of 52
choka said:
I must be lucky because my hawkeye still have zero problems.

From what I've heard so far, all the rumors say the BRZ STi will not have turbo.
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Looks like an upgrade to 230 horsepower and some other upgrades such as 4 piston brakes. I think 250-260hp would be ideal. I think the want to keep the BRZ STi very balanced.
 
Sep 13, 2013 at 12:54 AM Post #27 of 52
So I just figured i would throw this out there. 
 
I have wrenched on a few, and dont particularly care for them, however i have never owned one. 
 
word of warning - AWD helps you get going, helps you go around turns, but it doesnt help you stop. This is something the wrx/STI fan boys do not seem to understand. you slap some RS-3 on your car, and think you can rally cross. 
 
Oct 14, 2013 at 11:14 PM Post #29 of 52
The one with the best Audio system!   :wink:
 
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