Damn it i should have gotten an STi

nicknaz · 01-26-2009, 11:21 PM

fully loaded model with BBS and navi with this discount works out to the same as 328

jbass524 · 01-26-2009, 11:23 PM

They're fast. Here's the silver lining; if you go by someone in an STI or an EVO you know you're driving well.

scollins · 01-26-2009, 11:30 PM

DAYUM! $8,000 off AND 0% interest? I guess when Subie FUBAR'd the styling the sales really took a dive! The sedan with the big wing I could handle, but the "hot hatch"? Not nearly as much. My friend had one a few years ago and we teased him merciliously about his "shopping cart" (how it looks with the rear wing.) But this thing doesn't have much going for it in the style department in my eyes.

Bubbles · 01-27-2009, 06:19 AM

Hasn't the STI received bad marks in road tests compared to the EVO. I thought they soften up the car too much for its market.

Sh0cker · 01-27-2009, 06:47 AM

Interior = CRAAAAAAP

It's a totally different car, you made the right choice

Xander · 01-27-2009, 09:26 AM

That's old news, they have had that since early December.

CPO 335 > STi in just about every way.

X...

KL2DC · 01-27-2009, 09:30 AM

Hmmm...I better check with my local subaru dealership

nicknaz · 01-27-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jbass524

They're fast. Here's the silver lining; if you go by someone in an STI or an EVO you know you're driving well.

LOL. wish that were true. I think all it means is that the other driver sucks worse

After I posted this thread I realized how pointless it was, but there is no way to delete it

jpsum · 01-27-2009, 12:36 PM

That IS an 08 though.

As far as I know, there are still a shit load of 08 WRX and STis out there sitting in the dealers lot. They didn't do too well with the 08s.

ctgazer · 01-27-2009, 12:38 PM

bbs makes your wheels too

madman · 01-27-2009, 02:48 PM

U G L Y

Down4Anything · 01-27-2009, 06:50 PM

Great deal, although I personally think the 328 is a much, much better looking car.

FotiosF90M5 · 01-27-2009, 06:53 PM

I drove one a few weeks ago and it felt like a dog compare to my jb3 335i. It was fun but too small.

sambonator · 01-27-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios335i

I drove one a few weeks ago and it felt like a dog compare to my jb3 335i. It was fun but too small.

yes... but easily turned into a track monster with a tune and suspension

WERND · 02-08-2009, 10:22 PM

The motors don't do well at the track though. I had an '04 with no problems, but I know of three friends that have had motors let go at the track (2 were 05s and one was an 08). Mine could eat a qt. in a day at the track so about 2hrs on track. Not terrible, just something you had to concern yourself with.

Phil G · 02-19-2009, 12:55 PM

Yeah, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just be happy with the decision you made. Shoot, seeing how (relatively) cheap earlier E46 M3s are now, sometimes I wish I saved some money and got an M3 instead. But, the thing is, you just can't beat the overall practicality/luxury/performance combo of the 335i.

The STi is a great car and performs well, but it just isn't as versatile. Not to mention the 335i just has more "wow" factor. Overall, I would see the 335i as a car you would actually want to hold on to, while the STi might get tiresome as a DD.

EDIT: Oops, I see you have a 328. I still stand by my statement though, the 328 is still a great performing car and is a MUCH better DD than an STi. I would be happy with it!

03SG///M3 · 02-19-2009, 03:55 PM

Does anyone know if the offer is still valid? My friend is in the market for an 08 STI.

nicknaz · 02-19-2009, 05:10 PM

yea if you can find an '08 bring up the offer.

328 is definitely more car than i can fully use at this time, so it works out well

jbass524 · 02-19-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil G

EDIT: Oops, I see you have a 328. I still stand by my statement though, the 328 is still a great performing car and is a MUCH better DD than an STi. I would be happy with it!

Whoa! I did the same thing. Nick is so chilly he won't care...unless we do it again.

nicknaz · 02-20-2009, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jbass524

Whoa! I did the same thing. Nick is so chilly he won't care...unless we do it again.

yup no worries. last time i checked no one put a gun to head to force me to get the car with 1 hp

Besides reading HPFP failure threads is a lot of fun

SuPaSkillz · 02-25-2009, 05:10 PM

Friend works at a suby dealership..They had a sti with around 3000 miles on it...i drove it for about 3 hours. Not as nice as the model b4.The power just doesnt seem the same. So i dont think you made the wrong choice.. i would take the model year b4 the new one let alone over a 328i no matter how much they took off. But not to knock the sti 2 much...It handles well and i like the looks even though most people dont like it as a hatch.

nicknaz · 02-25-2009, 06:23 PM

I was looking for an EVO IX RS but I couldn't find one in the area. I was never a fan of the 'pig nose' STi after they made the gears longer for 'fuel efficiency and driveability' and took away the cool aluminum suspension parts. '05 would have been my pick if i had to get a '04-'07 STi but i didn't want to deal with the $$$ of a used AWD/turbo car so i took a pass

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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Damn it i should have gotten an STi fully loaded model with BBS and navi with this discount works out to the same as 328
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jbass524 Major 99 Rep 1,050 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	They're fast. Here's the silver lining; if you go by someone in an STI or an EVO you know you're driving well.
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Bubbles Brigadier General 2753 Rep 4,445 Posts Drives: Green Bastard Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bishop Bend iTrader: (3)	Hasn't the STI received bad marks in road tests compared to the EVO. I thought they soften up the car too much for its market. __________________
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jpsum Major 264 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	That IS an 08 though. As far as I know, there are still a shit load of 08 WRX and STis out there sitting in the dealers lot. They didn't do too well with the 08s.
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Down4Anything New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: It like I stole it Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southwest iTrader: (0)	Great deal, although I personally think the 328 is a much, much better looking car.
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WERND Captain 77 Rep 659 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Polk City iTrader: (0)	The motors don't do well at the track though. I had an '04 with no problems, but I know of three friends that have had motors let go at the track (2 were 05s and one was an 08). Mine could eat a qt. in a day at the track so about 2hrs on track. Not terrible, just something you had to concern yourself with.
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Phil G Dominator of Deep South curvy roads 51 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just be happy with the decision you made. Shoot, seeing how (relatively) cheap earlier E46 M3s are now, sometimes I wish I saved some money and got an M3 instead. But, the thing is, you just can't beat the overall practicality/luxury/performance combo of the 335i. The STi is a great car and performs well, but it just isn't as versatile. Not to mention the 335i just has more "wow" factor. Overall, I would see the 335i as a car you would actually want to hold on to, while the STi might get tiresome as a DD. EDIT: Oops, I see you have a 328. I still stand by my statement though, the 328 is still a great performing car and is a MUCH better DD than an STi. I would be happy with it! __________________ -'07 335i coupe (build date 02/2007) - Space Grey/Black Dakota/Dark Burl - 6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/CA/Heated Seats. Acquired in Munich 3/2007 via European Delivery. 16 years and almost 220k miles of pure joy! -'06 911 Carrera S - Black/Black - Full Leather/Sport Chrono/Porsche Sport Exhaust/Nav - 80k miles. Acquired 1/2021. One needy old German car just wasn't enough!
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03SG///M3 Lieutenant 67 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if the offer is still valid? My friend is in the market for an 08 STI.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	yea if you can find an '08 bring up the offer. 328 is definitely more car than i can fully use at this time, so it works out well
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SuPaSkillz Private First Class 3 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335i /2007 E63 M6 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Friend works at a suby dealership..They had a sti with around 3000 miles on it...i drove it for about 3 hours. Not as nice as the model b4.The power just doesnt seem the same. So i dont think you made the wrong choice.. i would take the model year b4 the new one let alone over a 328i no matter how much they took off. But not to knock the sti 2 much...It handles well and i like the looks even though most people dont like it as a hatch.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I was looking for an EVO IX RS but I couldn't find one in the area. I was never a fan of the 'pig nose' STi after they made the gears longer for 'fuel efficiency and driveability' and took away the cool aluminum suspension parts. '05 would have been my pick if i had to get a '04-'07 STi but i didn't want to deal with the $$$ of a used AWD/turbo car so i took a pass
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