I am seriously considering getting a subaru impreza wrx sti. Should I buy new or is there a particular year were there was a better model? I would want to get one used but not older than 2007. Had a buddy that drove one and it looked fun to drive!

Ok, I decided the wrx sti was too much car for me. After driving a 99 Ford Tourus for six years, I'm still ready to replace my clunker for a car that can handle mountain roads and off road! Well, at least before I get hitched and have to get a van or something.

hey don't give in to suburbia so easily!!

the STI looks like a great ride! or an s2000, s4, 350z, m3 gtr, z4, G35, 911 gt3, lotus etc. etc. i assume the ferrari or astin-martin are out of the question?



not to mention all american muscle, mustang, vette, camaro, challenger, charger etc.

of course if you want real budget excitement there are sport bikes!



personally found some astounding deals on used m3's as long
as you can find someone to maintain them at a reasonable price

also very good deals on used american muscle.

the STI just doesn't have the sales volume to produce a large
enough good quality used vehicles for sale imho

Uh, a Subaru is not all American muscle.

those turbo cars are junk ..im not hating on you or your thread just my experience when you run to much boost they go ca put

nobody said it was.



turbos are ok....fun even...sometimes

that they are till they start spinnin bearings and bent valve few times but i mean i was running like 16 pounds boost on an all stock car with full exhaust LOL

Hey Dubz!!

Long time, man...you make me wanna go out and drive!

It's not easy to find a reasonably priced compact car with power unless it has turbo. Thanks for letting me know about the drawbacks of turbo. A Suburu Impreza with out Turbo has 170 HP. Would it be more cost effective to get that and do some modifications to bring the HP at +200 HP?

Hello hand

always good to see you brotha drink one for me

matt they Sti's are nice cars thou ..fun awd turboooo mmmm fun fun fun

it's all in what you want man ..like my suggestion to you is drive one for a few days any dealership should...let you....

then drive something..of raw horse power no turbo ...and see what you like better ...

iv'e had both there both fun...to be honest i've had more fun in my turbo car but i had wayyyyy more prob 5x as many problems as my mustang..

Putting $10K - $30K to get extra Horse Power out a vehicle does not seem very cost effective. Still looking for a fast compact that won't brake my bank.

used bmw m3. can't beat it. or used porsche.
they can go remarkably cheap and hella hella fun to drive
if you can tweak them yourself. may have to go back a few
years but not too far.

used mustangs are also a great buy.
sti's just aren't enough of them around to get a great deal
costwise.

the audi a4 is another option
or a 3000gt/stealth vr4 twin turbo
there are other choices too

go forth, build/maintain your own and well oh hell yes!

After looking at some other cars, the Imprenza is getting lamer every time I think about it. I was surprised to find that the Scion tC was starting to look good. Others on my list of interest where: Mazda3, Nissan Altima, Mitsubishi Lancer GTS, and the Hyandai Sanata (w/V6). I will be going to get a car this weekend. It will not be a Suburu!

Of the cars on your list there I would think the Lancer would be closer to what you seem to be looking for.

Are you a psychic?

I did test drives Saturday. I drove a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 s, 2011 Hundai sonata GLS, 2010 Mazda 3 i Sport, and a 2010 Mistibushi Lancer GTS. Tuesday I pan on driving a 2010 Mazda 3 s Sport and a 2010 Nissan Sentra SE-R. I will be taking my time getting a new car because I will be looking for a new place to live at the same time. Plus I want to have more time to negotiate for better prices and test drive more vehicles. I found out I have an employee GM and Ford discount from where I work that I believe is 10% off, which puts the Ford Mustang and the Chevy Camaro into the picture of possibilities.

Yes, I am

Silly Psychic you are. Graitful I am.

My Ford Taurus blew head gaskets due to overheating from the coolant leak. I will have to purchase a car this weekend. A co-worker mentioned Craiglist for looking for used cars but not sure where to start on that. I am looking for a compact that is fuel efficient, reliable, has a little muscle. I know if I buy new or used at a dealership I will be paying a great deal more than from a previous owner, but I am limited on time. There is still the $3000 rebate and employee discount for Chevy products, so I could get a Camaro for considerably less.

American muscle cars