I talked my dad into an STi...finally.

Fett52 · 10-08-2005, 07:09 PM

So after we spent an hour or so cleaning my car and going through the engine, he wanted to take it out for a drive. During this drive, I think he went about 90 mph 5 times. I said to him, now imagine twice as much horsepower with more performance parts. 5 minutes after he says "I think I want an STi". He also mentioned that he loves the awd.

I took him home and was showing him some pics of the 06' and 05' STi's and he decided he hated the look of the 06' and wanted an 05'. Probably gonna go down to the Subaru dealership and take one for a test drive.

I think he wants leather seats, but I tried to explain how leather seats + high speed = bad. I know you can get a limited edition 06' with leather seats but do 05's come with that option?

*EDIT* For clarification, my dad is wanting to buy this car for HIMSELF, not me.

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kcook · 10-08-2005, 07:14 PM

hrm.. y didnt ur dad let u get a wrx in the first place

Fett52 · 10-08-2005, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kcook

hrm.. y didnt ur dad let u get a wrx in the first place

Turbo + minor = super high insurance.

That about sums it up.

btw, him buying an STi still leaves me with my car.

scoobymac · 10-08-2005, 07:34 PM

yeah, so i hope your dad gets a sti. i dont know if the 05 sti's comes w/a leather interior. but you can get it done up (katzskin interior)

WinglessSTi · 10-08-2005, 07:36 PM

no it doesent come with a leather interior option

quentinberg007 · 10-08-2005, 07:37 PM

No leather in 05's from the factory. Tell him to look at the 06 in person before he decides as well. It sounds like an 06 WRX limited sedan is just what the doctor ordered. Honestly, an STi sounds like overkill if he has just casually decided that he wants one. The 06 w/ the 2.5 will give him the straight line power and comfort that he wants. The brakes are great on the 06 and the suspension can be upgraded as he sees fit.

~~Quentin

WR^2X · 10-08-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Fett52

he decided he hated the look of the 06' and wanted an 05'.

Smart man!

Smelli Bugatti · 10-08-2005, 09:09 PM

welcome to the family...and yes it is a family

ktm · 10-08-2005, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Fett52

I think he wants leather seats, but I tried to explain how leather seats + high speed = bad.

Says who? Hell, the Pagani Zonda has leather seats, as do nearly every single high performance/super car.

SoareS · 10-08-2005, 09:38 PM

to answer your question, no, STi's do not come with leather seats. Ofcourse, this is possible, if you have/want to waste money on redoing your interior

Zoso · 10-08-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fett52

So after we spent an hour or so cleaning my car and going through the engine, he wanted to take it out for a drive. During this drive, I think he went about 90 mph 5 times. I said to him, now imagine twice as much horsepower with more performance parts. 5 minutes after he says "I think I want an STi". He also mentioned that he loves the awd.

I took him home and was showing him some pics of the 06' and 05' STi's and he decided he hated the look of the 06' and wanted an 05'. Probably gonna go down to the Subaru dealership and take one for a test drive.

I think he wants leather seats, but I tried to explain how leather seats + high speed = bad. I know you can get a limited edition 06' with leather seats but do 05's come with that option?

Don't worry kid, if your daddy won't buy you the STI maybe Santa will bring you one.

edit - this car is for your Dad?

mbacis · 10-08-2005, 10:51 PM

Have him drive the Legacy GT while he's there. He could get an '06 without going to the new Subie front end. It also won't scream mid-life crisis, not that there's anything wrong with that!

grannyshifter · 10-09-2005, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by WR^2X

Smart man!

what he said

but seriously man with the nice looking interior the sti has, who wants leather seats?!

did you show your dad the inside pics of the sti?

SubieRX · 10-09-2005, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mbacis

Have him drive the Legacy GT while he's there. He could get an '06 without going to the new Subie front end. It also won't scream mid-life crisis, not that there's anything wrong with that!

Yeah, a Legacy GT sounds like a good car for him... just few minor mods and some EM and he'll probably have all the power he needs. It'd be a much more comfortable ride too.

shemoves · 10-09-2005, 12:38 AM

If he really wants a good blend of performance and refinement at a decent price, the Legacy GT is an excellent option. And dang...that's a good looking car.

BoostinEJ20 · 10-09-2005, 12:46 AM

get a 05 w/ premium pkg, he'll love it!

cefoskey · 10-09-2005, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WR^2X

Smart man!

^ +1

Fett52 · 10-09-2005, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoso

Don't worry kid, if your daddy won't buy you the STI maybe Santa will bring you one.

edit - this car is for your Dad?

Hey instead of being a prick maybe you should read the post and find out that my DAD is buying the car for HIMSELF.

Zoso · 10-09-2005, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Fett52

Hey instead of being a prick maybe you should read the post and find out that my DAD is buying the car for HIMSELF.

Why do you have to "convince" him or "show him pictures"? Doesn't he know what he wants to buy?

Knotsure · 10-09-2005, 10:13 AM

Fett52 - welcome to the family - and like all disfunctional families - some folks get in pissy moods. Don't let them rain on your parade. Great that you have a Dad the "gets it". You can bond over the STi. Congrats and nice job convincing him!

TacticalNuke · 10-09-2005, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoso

Why do you have to "convince" him or "show him pictures"? Doesn't he know what he wants to buy?

Usually parents don't know the options available. When my mother was looking for a new car, I told her about several options (Infiniti, BMW, etc.) as opposed to a replacement Lexus, most of which she didn't know existed. Adults don't spend all day on the internet like us.

However, since you clearly are illiterate and have minimal neuron function, I don't supposed you've ever learned this, nor would remember it if you had.

WR^2X · 10-09-2005, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoso

Why do you have to "convince" him or "show him pictures"? Doesn't he know what he wants to buy?

You'd think so... But look at how many times per week someone posts a "Evo or STi - Which should I buy?" or "What color should I get?" thread... Some people just cannot decide for themselves.

sizzflair · 10-09-2005, 10:40 AM

I had to talk my dad into getting me the 06 sti.

My dad simply didn't care (he wanted me to get a honda or toyoto o.o), but he DID care about price, warrenty, and the quality.

Hence when we did Evo MR vs. STI, we would save more money on the sti (free oilchange for life) better warrenty, and he said that subaru is better off than the mitsubishi.

cefoskey · 10-09-2005, 10:49 AM

your dad bought you an STI?

does he pay your insurance too?

WR^2X · 10-09-2005, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sizzflair

I had to talk my dad into getting me the 06 sti.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cefoskey

your dad bought you an STI?

does he pay your insurance too?

You've typed too much already! Don't answer that question, and remove your birthdate from your profile!

You'll find that a lot of people around here get pissed off when they find out that someones parents bought them their STi.

10-08-2005, 07:09 PM	#1
Fett52 Scooby Newbie Member#: 95956 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lake Tapps Vehicle: 2003 2.5 RS PSM	I talked my dad into an STi...finally. So after we spent an hour or so cleaning my car and going through the engine, he wanted to take it out for a drive. During this drive, I think he went about 90 mph 5 times. I said to him, now imagine twice as much horsepower with more performance parts. 5 minutes after he says "I think I want an STi". He also mentioned that he loves the awd. I took him home and was showing him some pics of the 06' and 05' STi's and he decided he hated the look of the 06' and wanted an 05'. Probably gonna go down to the Subaru dealership and take one for a test drive. I think he wants leather seats, but I tried to explain how leather seats + high speed = bad. I know you can get a limited edition 06' with leather seats but do 05's come with that option? EDIT For clarification, my dad is wanting to buy this car for HIMSELF, not me. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by Fett52; 10-09-2005 at 08:51 PM.

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10-08-2005, 07:14 PM	#2
kcook Scooby Newbie Member#: 78074 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NoVA Vehicle: 2005 STi Aspen White	hrm.. y didnt ur dad let u get a wrx in the first place

10-08-2005, 07:34 PM	#4
scoobymac Scooby Newbie Member#: 84555 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY,VA,SAN DIEGO Vehicle: 2005 sti cgs	yeah, so i hope your dad gets a sti. i dont know if the 05 sti's comes w/a leather interior. but you can get it done up (katzskin interior)

10-08-2005, 07:36 PM	#5
WinglessSTi * Banned * Member#: 73067 Join Date: Oct 2004 Vehicle: 2004 STi Cobb Stage 2	no it doesent come with a leather interior option

10-08-2005, 07:37 PM	#6
quentinberg007 Scooby Guru Member#: 7887 Join Date: Jun 2001	No leather in 05's from the factory. Tell him to look at the 06 in person before he decides as well. It sounds like an 06 WRX limited sedan is just what the doctor ordered. Honestly, an STi sounds like overkill if he has just casually decided that he wants one. The 06 w/ the 2.5 will give him the straight line power and comfort that he wants. The brakes are great on the 06 and the suspension can be upgraded as he sees fit. ~~Quentin

10-08-2005, 09:09 PM	#8
Smelli Bugatti Scooby Specialist Member#: 34619 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Orange County Vehicle: 555 WRX World Rally Blue	welcome to the family...and yes it is a family

10-08-2005, 09:38 PM	#10
SoareS Scooby Specialist Member#: 94341 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NJ Vehicle: 2005 STi WRB W/ silver bbs	to answer your question, no, STi's do not come with leather seats. Ofcourse, this is possible, if you have/want to waste money on redoing your interior

10-08-2005, 10:51 PM	#12
mbacis Scooby Newbie Member#: 86798 Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Black	Have him drive the Legacy GT while he's there. He could get an '06 without going to the new Subie front end. It also won't scream mid-life crisis, not that there's anything wrong with that!

10-09-2005, 12:38 AM	#15
shemoves Scooby Guru Member#: 80663 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Glendale, AZ Vehicle: 1997 Outback	If he really wants a good blend of performance and refinement at a decent price, the Legacy GT is an excellent option. And dang...that's a good looking car.

10-09-2005, 12:46 AM	#16
BoostinEJ20 Scooby Specialist Member#: 73710 Join Date: Nov 2004	get a 05 w/ premium pkg, he'll love it!

10-09-2005, 10:13 AM	#20
Knotsure Scooby Specialist Member#: 41730 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jersey Vehicle: 0910 Leggy3.0/Impr BLU Leg/BLK Imp	Fett52 - welcome to the family - and like all disfunctional families - some folks get in pissy moods. Don't let them rain on your parade. Great that you have a Dad the "gets it". You can bond over the STi. Congrats and nice job convincing him!

10-09-2005, 10:40 AM	#23
sizzflair Scooby Specialist Member#: 94268 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Nolanville, TX Vehicle: 1995 JDM STi RA ver2 2010 Exige S240	I had to talk my dad into getting me the 06 sti. My dad simply didn't care (he wanted me to get a honda or toyoto o.o), but he DID care about price, warrenty, and the quality. Hence when we did Evo MR vs. STI, we would save more money on the sti (free oilchange for life) better warrenty, and he said that subaru is better off than the mitsubishi.

10-09-2005, 10:49 AM	#24
cefoskey Scooby Specialist Member#: 83961 Join Date: Mar 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ft Worth, TX Vehicle: 2012 GLI/Subyless =( 2006 Triumph Daytona 675	your dad bought you an STI? does he pay your insurance too?