Drove an STI for the first time today....
03-20-2009, 07:24 AM
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Black - You'd be surprised how much better the newer models are. My 2009 Legacy GT makes the 2004's look and feel not so wonderful.
I like my 2009 Legacy GT alot, really nice interior, very smooth, I like the exterior and the fit and finish on everything is pretty nice. It has a decent amount of power, I feel its the perfect amount for a daily driver that you dont want to tear apart and mod heavily.
03-20-2009, 07:28 AM
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^ I'm sure, I was looking at a Legacy (turboed) as well, just out of the range of the wallet. Subaru did have a 5 yr or so period of rapid changes in their look and it was a little off putting. JLws6 had a 05 WRX and looks awful at first but it grew on me.
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03-20-2009, 08:06 AM
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I used to have a Stage 4 WRX. I loved that car. But moved onto other projects. There is nothing like an AWD launch. I would LOVE to own another Subaru, but only as my second car. V8 torque OWNS.
03-20-2009, 08:17 AM
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I like the Legacy's alot more. The Impreza seems like a really nice Civic to me. I'd never make the Legacy my sports car, for a daily driver....I dont think I'll be buying anything other brand for a long time. This is my second one, I traded in the first one after 3 months but even the base model had alloy wheels, low profile tires, 4 wheel disc brakes, abs, 6 airbags, moon roof, cloth interior, all wheel drive and the other little toys. Only cost me 19,500.00. Lesser equipped Civics cost more and the Legacy road like a comfortable sedan.
The cars are what they are, they'll never be as fun as a V8 but for a nice cruiser with space, loaded with options and a little bit of power, its fun to drive. I dont even think I'll put an intake on, the most this car would ever get is a tune. It's awesome to have a car that isnt a money pit. I miss the V8's though, when the time is right I want another one. I just want the cash to get the car and make it a 11.00 second car in street trim the week I get it.
The cars are what they are, they'll never be as fun as a V8 but for a nice cruiser with space, loaded with options and a little bit of power, its fun to drive. I dont even think I'll put an intake on, the most this car would ever get is a tune. It's awesome to have a car that isnt a money pit. I miss the V8's though, when the time is right I want another one. I just want the cash to get the car and make it a 11.00 second car in street trim the week I get it.
03-20-2009, 09:52 AM
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well comparing a WRX to a STi is like comparing a V6 f-bod to a LS1. lmao my best friend has one and that is a very nice car. im actually trying to get his old WRX for a daily.
03-21-2009, 02:40 PM
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I don't like the exhaust note too much... Then again I don't think ive ever heard a stock STI really give it a go. Everyone I come across has like a 5-6 inch fartcan haha. The new evo's exhaust is very nice stock, a simple dual exhaust and does not sound ricey at all.
03-21-2009, 03:13 PM
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Yea as u can tell by my sig i had an 04 STi.. great car - but they ALL LOOK THE SAME and theres so many of them in my area. it didnt feel special to me after a while. and the parts are extremely expensive. they make good power with the usual boltons, but i havent looked back since i got the camaro 
03-22-2009, 03:34 PM
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