06 STI or 06 WRX Impreza or 04 STI?? Help

Cqc_NastyN8 · 10-29-2008, 07:41 AM

Trying to decide what car to get. These are from local dealers and one is a private seller. The first 2 are dealers and the last is a private seller

Here's the link to a 06 STI with 39,000 miles for $23,995.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...8&photoIndex=0

This one LOOKS like and STI, but I'm pretty sure its just an 06 WRX Impreza sedan just with an STI logo on the back. Im not sure if this car was modded. It has 40,841 miles and is going for $20,112.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...1&photoIndex=0

This one is from the private seller and it is a 04 STI. It has 74,000miles and is going for $18,000.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...7&photoIndex=0

What do you think is the best deal over all and would be more bang for your buck, but also be a good investment in the long run. With our economy kinda poopy right now(usa) what do you guys think would be the smartest choice.

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.WRXXX. · 10-29-2008, 07:55 AM

if you don't get an STi it will haunt you forever

Cqc_NastyN8 · 10-29-2008, 08:09 AM

I know i know lol but which one would you pick out of the 3?

Unabomber · 10-29-2008, 08:11 AM

This a decision for YOU and we cannot help. Variables:

MPG
car's use
insurance costs
monthly payment
your car payment
your local taxes
first hand looking at the cars to see what if anything was done to them
first hand driving the cars to see if there are any quirks/problems to them

savsuby300 · 10-29-2008, 09:09 AM

In a perfect world for the most for your money I would go with the 06 Sti, but WTF? Where is the shift knob?

Spootypuff · 10-29-2008, 09:13 AM

Get the 06 STi. The 04 isn't as nice and WRXs with STi badging are mega fail

savsuby300 · 10-29-2008, 09:16 AM

The second car is a Wrx, no Brembos and doesn't have the lockout Sti shifter, and the 04 I would be leary of due to stock exhaust and an ACT clutch sticker on the back window.

Oh and just for reference the 04 I believe has the 5x100 hub pattern where as the 06 Sti has the 5x114 hubs which I do believe are stronger.

If it were me I would want answers about the 04 before touching that one. I think that the 06 Sti is the safe bet, but double check the cars first.

Cqc_NastyN8 · 10-29-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by savsuby300

In a perfect world for the most for your money I would go with the 06 Sti, but WTF? Where is the shift knob?

Good question lol I didn't even notice that. Yah wtf where is it lol

RexTexWagon · 10-29-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unabomber

This a decision for YOU and we cannot help. Variables:

MPG
car's use
insurance costs
monthly payment
your car payment
your local taxes
first hand looking at the cars to see what if anything was done to them
first hand driving the cars to see if there are any quirks/problems to them

Possibly try to find out who owned them before too. Was it a brosive who watches too many episodes from fast n teh furioz, or was it a older, reponsible person who had it as their weekend car?

And as far as the shift knob, just gives you a excuse for a kartboy short shifter! Id say the 06 outa all of them. The wrx/sti clone was probably drivin by the dudebraa check out my race carz, and the 04 has a good amount of miles on it.

But that might not matter if your gona rip everything out of it anywho.

Like una said, you need to decide on alot of those factors. Thats a pretty good price for a 06 from a dealer btw...id say if your NOT gona molest it, get them to toss in a extended warranty and drive off the lot with that one.

boostdog · 10-29-2008, 11:41 AM

i would haggle the price on the 06 sti down as close to 20k as you can and buy that one...sti ftw...it will be my next car!

kbooth1 · 10-29-2008, 12:20 PM

If there was less mileage I might lean towards the 04, and while 70k+ miles is not high for a Subaru, its still not a low mileage car.

I picked up an 04 with 39k in miles for $19,000 this past month....either way though, get an STI...you won't regret it

pictureboy · 10-29-2008, 03:52 PM

Personally I think it really depends on your $$$ situation. If you can afford it comfortably get the 06, but if you will be stretching to make payments etc then definitely get the 04 (although I would try for more like 17K). Nothing will make you hate a car more than it eating up all your money.

My 04 STI has 100k miles on it and runs great!

10-29-2008, 07:41 AM	#1
Cqc_NastyN8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192773 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxnard	06 STI or 06 WRX Impreza or 04 STI?? Help Trying to decide what car to get. These are from local dealers and one is a private seller. The first 2 are dealers and the last is a private seller Here's the link to a 06 STI with 39,000 miles for $23,995. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...8&photoIndex=0 This one LOOKS like and STI, but I'm pretty sure its just an 06 WRX Impreza sedan just with an STI logo on the back. Im not sure if this car was modded. It has 40,841 miles and is going for $20,112. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...1&photoIndex=0 This one is from the private seller and it is a 04 STI. It has 74,000miles and is going for $18,000. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/img_po...7&photoIndex=0 What do you think is the best deal over all and would be more bang for your buck, but also be a good investment in the long run. With our economy kinda poopy right now(usa) what do you guys think would be the smartest choice. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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.WRXXX. Scooby Newbie Member#: 183695 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: uybaatc	if you don't get an STi it will haunt you forever

10-29-2008, 08:09 AM	#3
Cqc_NastyN8 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192773 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxnard	I know i know lol but which one would you pick out of the 3?

10-29-2008, 08:11 AM	#4
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	This a decision for YOU and we cannot help. Variables: MPG car's use insurance costs monthly payment your car payment your local taxes first hand looking at the cars to see what if anything was done to them first hand driving the cars to see if there are any quirks/problems to them

10-29-2008, 09:09 AM	#5
savsuby300 Scooby Newbie Member#: 189232 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Savannah, Ga Vehicle: 1995 Nissan 240SX Dead in the shed.	In a perfect world for the most for your money I would go with the 06 Sti, but WTF? Where is the shift knob?

10-29-2008, 09:13 AM	#6
Spootypuff NASIOC SUPER Supporter n00b jesus Member#: 200000 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: the beach Vehicle: 2012 Wrangler	Get the 06 STi. The 04 isn't as nice and WRXs with STi badging are mega fail

10-29-2008, 09:16 AM	#7
savsuby300 Scooby Newbie Member#: 189232 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Savannah, Ga Vehicle: 1995 Nissan 240SX Dead in the shed.	The second car is a Wrx, no Brembos and doesn't have the lockout Sti shifter, and the 04 I would be leary of due to stock exhaust and an ACT clutch sticker on the back window. Oh and just for reference the 04 I believe has the 5x100 hub pattern where as the 06 Sti has the 5x114 hubs which I do believe are stronger. If it were me I would want answers about the 04 before touching that one. I think that the 06 Sti is the safe bet, but double check the cars first.

10-29-2008, 11:41 AM	#10
boostdog Scooby Specialist Member#: 149752 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NW Arkansas Vehicle: 07 wrx tr rr tuned stg2 12.8@105mph	i would haggle the price on the 06 sti down as close to 20k as you can and buy that one...sti ftw...it will be my next car!

10-29-2008, 12:20 PM	#11
kbooth1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 191642 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi WR Blue	If there was less mileage I might lean towards the 04, and while 70k+ miles is not high for a Subaru, its still not a low mileage car. I picked up an 04 with 39k in miles for $19,000 this past month....either way though, get an STI...you won't regret it

10-29-2008, 03:52 PM	#12
pictureboy Scooby Specialist Member#: 85132 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Vehicle: 11 Jeep White	Personally I think it really depends on your $$$ situation. If you can afford it comfortably get the 06, but if you will be stretching to make payments etc then definitely get the 04 (although I would try for more like 17K). Nothing will make you hate a car more than it eating up all your money. My 04 STI has 100k miles on it and runs great!