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Pontiac GTO v. Subaru STi

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What is this discussion about? Pontiac GTO, Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Coupe

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#432 of 471 Re: Hey... [ozman62] by rsholland

May 19, 2006 (6:54 am)

Replying to: ozman62 (May 19, 2006 6:45 am)
Well, at least it's not a rug.
 
Bob

#433 of 471 Re: Vote for STI [fisherboy] by elias

May 19, 2006 (7:50 am)

Replying to: fisherboy (May 18, 2006 1:06 pm)
hey there fisheroldboy. i think your spoiler is not functional unless you are well over 100 mph. personally i don't find anyplace on public roads in USA properly suitable for speeds over 100 mph, even in the middle of nowhere. although i might say different if i ever drive the GTO truly in the middle of nowhere/wyoming/I-80, that sort of place.
do you run snow tires on your STI during winter? separate rims for those? what kind/size wheels & tires for snows?
i used to drive Z28s during winter with snowtires and did enjoy out-accelerating the AWDs/4WDs away from snowy stoplights.

#434 of 471 Zzzzzzzzzzz by midwesttrader

May 19, 2006 (10:45 am)

About 400 posts ago someone said this topic was ridiculous...they're still correct.

#435 of 471 It's a 2Door by innerware

Jun 07, 2006 (6:26 am)

How can one compare an STI with a GTO (monaro where I come from). Guys they are 2 totally different separate cars. The GTO is a 2+2 Coupe with much potential to improve it's handling, performance or brakes if you choose. The base car is great and very comfortable and does all its asked of it. I've only driven a few WRX's as my wife wanted one not long ago. I loved the things! Great handling, great stopping and no doubt better mileage than the GTO but you know what? Ugly body, way too square for me, my opinion only guys but really, it don't even resemble a sports car. At least the GTO has 2 doors. I've had mine now since 2002 with no major issues. I've upgraded the computer, diff ratios, exhaust and today just had the brakes upgraded. I'll never sell it.. (maybe I really like the new Dodge Challenger concept) It's now a 12.5 sec car and should stop better. Sure it's not a Ferrari but lets compare Apples with Apples- WRX v BMW M3

#436 of 471 isn't the winner obvious????? by unctarheel1

Jun 16, 2006 (1:03 am)

Replying to: midwesttrader (May 19, 2006 10:45 am)
production for the GTO is over, while subaru is revamping it's whole lineup...the people, the numbers, and the stats have spoken, STi wins
 
ohh and also subaru as a company has a future, the same can not be said for GM

#437 of 471 Re: isn't the winner obvious????? [unctarheel1] by tallica1

Jun 16, 2006 (3:10 am)

Replying to: unctarheel1 (Jun 16, 2006 1:03 am)
I am a big fan of Subaru and own an STi, I'm also a big fan of Holdens/HSV's and american GTO's, so I am not biast when it comes to who's the winner out of the STi or the GTO. But I'd have to say you can't compare the two...they are totally different cars so there how can you state "STi wins"??? Wins in what? a 1/4 mile drag? a rally? a race around a track?
 
ohh and also GM BOUGHT 20% OF FHI (Fuji Heavy Industries) who make Subaru's in 1999, I don't know how you figure GM has no future. I'm betting your one of the guys that disrespects V8's haha silly boy.

#438 of 471 Re: isn't the winner obvious????? [tallica1] by dstew1

Jun 16, 2006 (9:12 am)

Replying to: tallica1 (Jun 16, 2006 3:10 am)
GM sold their share of FHI last year because they desperately needed the cash...

#439 of 471 Re: Now Here's A Hot GTO [cmcmanus] by high_rider

Jun 23, 2006 (2:01 am)

Replying to: cmcmanus (May 16, 2006 11:34 pm)
damn i think that has to be the way a GTO should look no question loosin the spoiler jus boosted the aggression rating through the roof. definitly a sick piece of american muscle!
 
(still gonna get the EVO though!!!)

#440 of 471 Recent purchase by yuba4

Nov 04, 2006 (11:32 pm)

I feel rather uniquely qualified to comment here because I recent cross-shopped the GTO and STI far more extensively than anyone should. Its been my dominant train of thought for at least a year (poor wife can confirm). I also currently own an Outback and bought new a '95 Eagle Talon TSI AWD, which has some related driving manners to the STI and which I let go for the new car.
 
First, the Outback ownership experience has been outstanding over 108k miles and I loved every minute of my 11-year relationship with my Talon. There's every reason to expect that the STI will be a working and reliable car in ten years. I can't say that for the GTO - eight, maybe, but ten? ....ummmmaybe...
 
The Talon was good at autocross and the race track - reasonably competitive and durable. It was an absolute hoot in the mountains and snow. It was one of those cars where there was nothing you didn't like about it - it did everything well and some things nearly perfect. I collected christmas trees off snowy fire roads well into the mountains to the amazement of the SUV hipsters who wore masks of disbelief as a low-slung sports car capably progressed up the slope. Long story long - absolutely loved the car.
 
I was talking to a friend in a parking lot when an STI pulled in next to us. The sound was candy - it was a deep but restless and high-idled f'ing race car sound that turned me on. It was the audio equivalent of a twitching race horse. So why, on earth, did I pass on a reliable, incredible, AWD dream-car like the STI?
 
You have to ask my Id. From the first magazine ad to the engine soundtrack on the website to the understated clothing to the Detroit heart, I wanted the GTO. I made several buy lists including the STI, 300C, CTS, 250IS, G35, Mini, etc etc and, looking back, the GTO was always at the top of each list. Then I went and sat in one. It felt right. The seats felt right, color accents on the interior, great stereo, brutal engine, hip hugger wheel wells.... Ok, performance:
 
Took it to an autocross expecting it to be a whale but it was competitive - placed 6th of 27 in its class. As a matter of fact, there were some STI's there and the GTO did better than most of them. THAT was unexpected. Turns out its not just fast but also reasonably quick.
 
Conclusion: The STI is the rational choice by most measures, but the GTO plucks the right strings for me. I have no regrets. Its satisfying to drive and has fantastic back seats (think I caused one salesman some lost sleep when I asked if it had child-safety seat anchors). Oh, and by the way, the GTO has nearly nothing to do with a Grand-whatever. Its a completely different animal. Something like blending a Camaro and a BMW 5-series. Nobody knows what to make of it because its a new thing on our shores, but I finally realized it is actually a small car. My 2+ cents.
 
yuba4

#441 of 471 Re: Recent purchase [yuba4] by 06gto

Nov 10, 2006 (6:05 pm)

Replying to: yuba4 (Nov 04, 2006 11:32 pm)
Hello. How many miles do you have on your GTO? Autocross? Cool.
Questions: have you had any issues with the struts on your GTO? I am reading horror stories galore about the struts.
Any performance mods made to yours?
Couple of things on my '06. When delivered the dealer did not adjust the air pressure. After several hundred miles of jaw banging I found the tires had 50 psi! Dropped them to the recommended 33/39 and the ride is great.
Also, in the front springs were these 'red' spreaders fitted to the springs. One happened to be squeaking like a screaming hawk. After a couple of days it fell off on its own - noise gone. The one on the right hung in there - I pulled that out. Dealer had no clue!!
Had an engine oil leak. It was determined the oil sending switch was seated incorrectly and it was replaced. So far no leaks.
I have also installed a K&N Cold Air Intake. I really don't see any difference in the performance.
I love the car, the comfort is great and the performance is good.
We have an STi in the house hold and I have had the opportunity to drive it. Like driving a brick. Quick response like a go-kart. Oil burner for sure. Step kid is the owner has launched the engine twice now due to his own negligence. The seats are uncomfortable.
Oh well, that is my story on the GTO vs STi.
Jeff

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