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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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#442 of 471 Die hard Subaru Fan here by paisan

Nov 17, 2006 (5:07 am)

However, they are different cars, hard comparison.
 
If you need an all around car, go for the STi. However for myself, I don't need an all around car. I have a Subaru Legacy dedicated Road Race car and a Nissan Armada to tow that and my cigarette boat. I'm looking at getting a GTO next year as a daily driver because I want a fun, high HP car that's luxurious and has an MT. I like the 300/charger, but no MT. Don't like Fords, so mustang is out. Looked at the G35, but not enough power for the $. STi is cool, but since I'm older, I'm looking for something with a nice ride, power, and great seats. As much as I love subarus, the seats blow, and they have a bit of a harsh ride, which is great for handling but I have my race car for that. So all in all, Sti = better all around, overall car, but GTO has it's place/niche.
 
-mike

#443 of 471 Re: Die hard Subaru Fan here [paisan] by elias

Nov 18, 2006 (7:48 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Nov 17, 2006 5:07 am)
paisan you should really like the 6-spd gto as a daily driver. 27k on my 05 so far. biggest problem is almost every day i drive it either city or highway - some yahoo will try to race or drive wacky in order to try to get me to goose it. i've debadged it with monaro rear bumper cover and side marker lights but that barely reduces the yahoo count. eh, what can ya do.

#444 of 471 Cool Cool by paisan

Nov 19, 2006 (1:20 am)

Here in NYC and the surrounding area I've seen about 5 in the past 6 months. Most folks think they are GrandPrixs which is fine with me cause I like to be on the DL.
 
-mike

#445 of 471 the GP DL by elias

Nov 22, 2006 (1:06 pm)

paisan if you like to be on the DL with your GTO, you might look for one that came with "hood scoop delete" option. and then remove the spoiler too! they aren't real hood scoops anyway - they are barely even vents.

#446 of 471 Yeah by paisan

Nov 22, 2006 (1:10 pm)

I may swap out the 05 for an 04 hood, although I doubt I'd do that though.
 
-mike

#447 of 471 Pontiac GTO v. Subaru STi by flash88

Feb 19, 2007 (3:58 pm)

Replying to: Sylvia (Jun 02, 2005 3:44 pm)
I believe there should not be a comparison between a japanese awd turbo and an american(australian) rwd. these two vehicles are in opposite ends of the spectrum. Of course the suspension and grip of the gto is subsequent to the subaru. And the 400hp ls2 is a faster straight shot than the turbo flatline 4. What it comes down to is individual driving preference. thats all. A great comparison would be a Pontiac GTO vs. Ford Mustang GT, or even a cobra.

#448 of 471 Re: Pontiac GTO v. Subaru STi [flash88] by paisan

Feb 19, 2007 (5:08 pm)

Replying to: flash88 (Feb 19, 2007 3:58 pm)
Definitely different however I cross shopped them, opting for the GTO since I have an AWD turbo race car already.
 
-mike

#449 of 471 GTO vs. STI by merrycynic

Feb 19, 2007 (7:32 pm)

Perhaps waiting for a Skyline might be worthy of consideration?

#450 of 471 Re: GTO vs. STI [merrycynic] by paisan

Feb 19, 2007 (7:42 pm)

Replying to: merrycynic (Feb 19, 2007 7:32 pm)
Skyline is going to be $50K+ GTO is $25K
 
Skyline would be nice but will be outrageously priced IMO and no V8
 
I'd love to see an AWD V8 w/MT but doubt we'll ever see one.
 
-mike

#451 of 471 AWD V8 by merrycynic

Feb 20, 2007 (3:12 pm)

Hi Mike,
 Gee, I'm not so sure a front mounted AWD V8 is the way to go. Unless, some one comes up with a new way to elegantly attach the tranny, the forward weight bias comes an issue, negatively effecting handling and braking. This may be the reason many seem to prefer BMW's to Audi's, despite the Audi's inherent superiority in traction.

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