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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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#430 of 471 Re: Vote for STI [fisherboy] by sensai

May 18, 2006 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: fisherboy (May 18, 2006 1:06 pm)
I ran Dunlop M3s on my GTO, and it handled the snow just fine here in Wisconsin, including a couple 8 inch snowfalls we had. Really, is it a great thing you could "smoke" a GTO in rain or snow? It is that kind of thinking that would explain why 80% of the vehicles I saw in a ditch were AWD or 4WD...
 
By the way, do I need to post the Top Gear lap times again that have the STI and the GTO neck and neck? The GTO handles quite well in most situations. Sure it would get smoked on a rally track by an STI, but I can live with that for the much smoother ride it provides.

#431 of 471 Hey... by ozman62

May 19, 2006 (6:45 am)

Bob said, "I'm 61, bald and drive ..." C'mon Bob, I thought you had a helmet...
Owen

#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!!!)

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