Just traded-in the 8 for an STi
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Just traded-in the 8 for an STi
Now that my commute in Chicago is about 100 miles a day and the winters here can get pretty nasty, I needed a car that I could depend on more than the 8. I got killed on the trade-in (the 8 depreciated terribly) but I got a great deal on a brand new 07 STi. Here are some pics with the laser jammer installed
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...6&d=1189057218
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...7&d=1189057279
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...8&d=1189057279
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http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...0&d=1189057555
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...1&d=1189057555
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...2&d=1189057555
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...3&d=1189057555
The 8 was definitly the prettier of the two but I have to say, the STi has an aggresive look that is growing on me and the pics don't to it justice. The car looks so much better in person (especially the gold on Black).
Initial impressions
STi: Even during the break-in period, power comes on much sooner and stronger. This car pulls hard (almost violently compared to the 8)! The steering feedback and maneuverability are on par with 8. Clutch takes more work to engage and shifter isn't as smooth as the 8. Interior is actually very nice. Quite a bit better than I had expected. The integrated mp3 port is a nice bonus. Back seats and trunk space are larger than in the 8. Seat position feels higher up in the STi vs. the 8. I've been getting about 300 miles per tank so far (same size 15.9 G)
Overall, I enjoyed the 8 immensely but I'm thrilled to have an STi since it meets my needs more so than the 8. Oh, and did I already say, this thing hauls ***
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...6&d=1189057218
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...7&d=1189057279
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...8&d=1189057279
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...9&d=1189057279
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...0&d=1189057555
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...1&d=1189057555
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...2&d=1189057555
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...3&d=1189057555
The 8 was definitly the prettier of the two but I have to say, the STi has an aggresive look that is growing on me and the pics don't to it justice. The car looks so much better in person (especially the gold on Black).
Initial impressions
STi: Even during the break-in period, power comes on much sooner and stronger. This car pulls hard (almost violently compared to the 8)! The steering feedback and maneuverability are on par with 8. Clutch takes more work to engage and shifter isn't as smooth as the 8. Interior is actually very nice. Quite a bit better than I had expected. The integrated mp3 port is a nice bonus. Back seats and trunk space are larger than in the 8. Seat position feels higher up in the STi vs. the 8. I've been getting about 300 miles per tank so far (same size 15.9 G)
Overall, I enjoyed the 8 immensely but I'm thrilled to have an STi since it meets my needs more so than the 8. Oh, and did I already say, this thing hauls ***
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gratz on the new car man , sti is a really great car but comparing the 8 to the sti i think is two totally different subjects now an evo vs sti subject that fits right , but really sti is a great car to have grats again
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I'm going to see if I can use my winter tires from the 8 on the STi
I can't really afford two payments. I was still paying off the 8 so keeping both was out of the question
That's the Blinder laser jammer on/off switch and LED indicator. It jams laser, you hear the alert that you're being tagged, slow down to PSL, turn the device off, cop gets his reading and everyones happy. It's saved me several times already. The install on the STi was much easier by the way. On the 8, I had to take the whole bumper off and cut out the corner of the grill to make space. On the STi, it sits nicely just below the air dam (in the corners)
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...9&d=1189057279
That's the Blinder laser jammer on/off switch and LED indicator. It jams laser, you hear the alert that you're being tagged, slow down to PSL, turn the device off, cop gets his reading and everyones happy. It's saved me several times already. The install on the STi was much easier by the way. On the 8, I had to take the whole bumper off and cut out the corner of the grill to make space. On the STi, it sits nicely just below the air dam (in the corners)
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/attach...9&d=1189057279
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well most sti's (correct me if i'm wrong) usually have an offset between 50 and 38 so you should be fine with your winter wheels, but who knows until you try them on and see the brake calipers clearance.
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I'll just have to see. It'll be a tight squeeze with the front calipers.
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If your tires and wheels won't work even with ultra high performance all seasons the STI will still be good in the winter. Winter tires are a blast but I've given up on them with AWD cars in a city atmosphere. If I were out in the country and it took longer for roads to be cleared I might feel differently. Places like Chicago and Milwaukee have such efficient systems to clear snow that I prefer to have some tires that still make the car handle great when the roads are cleared. I'd suggest Toyo Proxes 4's since they are a good price, handle quite well, and have about the stiffest sidewall compared to other tires in the class, which is important with high HP AWD cars.
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If your tires and wheels won't work even with ultra high performance all seasons the STI will still be good in the winter. Winter tires are a blast but I've given up on them with AWD cars in a city atmosphere. If I were out in the country and it took longer for roads to be cleared I might feel differently. Places like Chicago and Milwaukee have such efficient systems to clear snow that I prefer to have some tires that still make the car handle great when the roads are cleared. I'd suggest Toyo Proxes 4's since they are a good price, handle quite well, and have about the stiffest sidewall compared to other tires in the class, which is important with high HP AWD cars.
I'm hoping that I can use my winter tires/wheels from the 8 on the STi. They're Michelin Alpine Pilot Sports on ASA's. I'll just have to try and see if they clear the brakes
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Nice choice, I was thinking about an STi before I bought the 8 but they were still a bit more expensive and they didn't offer the limited with leather interior on the 04/05 cars yet.
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I got a great deal on a new 07. I paid $32,800 (w/ short throw shifter, sub/amp, gold wheels). I had my eye on a Limted STi they had at the shop. It had 10k miles on it (single owner 60 yr old guy), had the SPT intake, exhaust, and suspension. All that for $33k! Some guy in NJ bought it before I had a chance though
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Because the STI is a much better platform to start with when it comes to modding. An RX-8 with a well tuned Greedy kit is about on par with a stock STI, except one is going to be highly tuned and finicky with who knows what kind of reliability while the other will be quite reliable and still have a warranty and will probably still be reliable with more whp than any RX-8 has ever made.