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Replying to: rascal99 (Dec 24, 2008 7:29 pm) You might want to post in this thread: Subaru Impreza & Impreza WRX STI: Prices Paid & Buying Experience This thread is STi specific whereas the above thread is for all imprezas. Good luck- they're wonderful cars! I can't imagine what they'll be like in 2099!  tom
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Replying to: tsy (Dec 27, 2008 10:33 pm)  Bad news? Inflation has brought the price up to $124,999.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:56 am) Aren't cars going to fly and have time travel capability? Mr. Fusion? I guess we'll just have to wait Juice!
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They had for a year, put over 20K on it; and, for the most part, HATED it. http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2009/05/2008-subaru-impreza-wrx-sti-parting-s- hots.html#more?mktcat=enabler&AID=10364102&PID=3202266&kw=N&synpartner=edmunds&m- ktid=cj260233 Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (May 08, 2009 5:13 am) Without that no way I would get it. And mine doesn't have a fluff of the BBS wheels or Nav - just plain base one. At that time it was just a couple of grand or less from what I would have paid for '09 WRX Premium, even with VIP deal and not counting in financing discount. |
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Replying to: rsholland (May 08, 2009 5:13 am) Owners are willing to make that sacrifice. Heck, 2008 base WRX owners complained it had lost its edge and was too refined.
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 08, 2009 7:33 am) . Their complaints were exactly opposite, - too many compromises. They hated it because it wasn't hardcore enough for them, they kept repeating how much better Evo was as a rally-bred car. Read also their long-term article, it explains their mindset even better.
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Replying to: dino001 (May 08, 2009 9:37 am)
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I love my STI. Edmunds has a lot of complaints about it that are valid...but other cars that might even be worse don't get the same scrutiny because there is no evo to compare against it. I got a great price at the time and after about 6K miles still enjoy taking it out everyday. The comments about it being a bad road trip vehicle are not accurate in my opinion. Sure, it is smaller than an SUV, but it still has plenty of room to pack away family gear, have the kids watch videos in the back and the highway ride is pretty good. I have done close to 5-6 hours in the seats and they are extremely comfortable. I did change out the summer tires for Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus, so perhaps that has made the ride even better for me. Perhaps my satisfaction comes from the fact that I don't have an evo to drive to compare...so I am left with nothing but the fun parts of the STI and cannot complain about how it handles, the cornering, etc. I have been reading a little bit about driving techniques on a competitor forum...and addressing the body roll before the corner by breaking hard and accelerating through makes a huge handling difference. Once the initial weight transfer is complete, it smokes through corners and even handles switch-backs easily. |
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 11, 2009 11:11 am) Oh well, it's good that the test is over. Send that poor STi to an owner that will appreciate it! tom
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