Trade my BRZ for an STi?? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

svtfever · 06-03-2015, 09:37 PM

I think the new mustangs arnt mustangs anymore. which is a good thing. its a whole different car. the only thing the old and new share is the name.

Jfheisenberg · 06-03-2015, 09:51 PM

STI is good for family car. The BRZ is too small for kids and stuff..

TylerLieberman · 06-03-2015, 10:57 PM

Ditch both cars and buy new STI.

Sounds like 2 cars aren't really a necessity for you at all.

DarkSunrise · 06-03-2015, 11:23 PM

Sell both and get a new Golf R 5-door hatch (6-spd). Fast, practical, and refined. A stage 1 APR tune puts it at 323whp/360wtq.

If out of your price range, get a used STI hatch. I used to own one and it was a good all-rounder.

Lonewolf · 06-03-2015, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extrashaky

I love these threads because how the hell should we know?

Based on that, I say go for it. Don't even bother test driving the STI. Just order it and trade in your BRZ.

Then be sure to come back and tell us how that went.

Seriously, why should we have any say in what OP does with his life and property???

x1UP · 06-04-2015, 01:09 AM

In my opinion, and strictly my opinion, you should trade both and get the STI. You don't need two cars it looks like. Go for the new and the better!

ashtray · 06-04-2015, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Ditch both cars and buy new STI.

Sounds like 2 cars aren't really a necessity for you at all.

Actually, 2 cars are well appreciated, and one being "a beater" I don't mind parking anywhere, door dings, hauling dirt (literally - doing a garden project and need to buy 4-5 bags this weekend), etc.

Also need a wagon. Hauling music gear, or large items etc. Now if they made a new WRX Wagon, I could consider that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Seriously, why should we have any say in what OP does with his life and property???

You don't. :P That said, its just a thread and I value others' opinions. Maybe someone had an STi and can comment on the pros/cons compared to the BRZ first hand. Its nice to make an informed decision and "polling the forum" is a good "2nd opinion". I still love the BRZ, but some aspects of the car do not fit my needs. At the same time I can't think of another car that offers the same connection between driver and car - at least not in this price range.

TRACE_on · 06-04-2015, 08:22 AM

Yep, trade in the BRZ and WRX. However, I would get a brand new STi instead of an old one. Treat yourself.

tahdizzle · 06-04-2015, 10:58 AM

IMO WRX > STI in 2015.

kdmBRZ · 06-05-2015, 12:18 PM

Since you have both and if you REALLY want the STi, then I suggest you wait until they come out with a new engine. Now that Focus RS, Golf R, and possibly Civic Type R with same or more horsepower figures, it will force Subaru to increase the power figures on it I think. Keep your two cars for little longer if you can and trade both in for the new STi when it comes out

. I used to own 13' STi sedan and honestly I miss it despite having a shitty gas mileage. It just had more room and was comfortable for daily driving. Plus you have that turbo and awd.

thill · 06-07-2015, 11:38 AM

Have you driven the 2015 STI? I would do what the poster above mentioned, wait for the Focus RS and then cross-shop. Hopefully the STI will get the new engine by then as well.

raven1231 · 06-07-2015, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahdizzle

IMO WRX > STI in 2015.

This!

Liehtw8 · 06-07-2015, 11:02 PM

I owned a 05 STI for better than 5 years when I purchased my brz. Found myself in love with the brz's handling and the entire driving experience. So I sold the STI. However I would love to have that sti back on days when I am lined up next to a camaro/mustang. They may be made from the same company but they are completely different cars.

Vincenttam · 06-08-2015, 01:34 AM

Just get the normal sti, upgrade to a bigger turbo, headers, ecu and it's going to run quicker than the stock sti and you've probably paid less for it as well.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...ru-wrx-vs-sti/

But your 7k miles in three years implies to me you're not much of a driving enthusiast but just has the money to throw on the newest fad. Now that three years has past and everyone and their mother has a twin you want to switch to the next fad. An "STI." So thus i say do it, just get the sti. Hell the next civic si is listed to run about 300hp along with the awd speed 3. As long as your happy.

06-03-2015, 10:57 PM	#17
TylerLieberman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: '24 GR86 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,675 Thanks: 655 Thanked 3,342 Times in 1,576 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ditch both cars and buy new STI. Sounds like 2 cars aren't really a necessity for you at all. __________________ Old 2013 FRS Build Thread (SOLD) Hakone 86 GR Build Thread (SOLD)

06-03-2015, 11:23 PM	#18
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Sell both and get a new Golf R 5-door hatch (6-spd). Fast, practical, and refined. A stage 1 APR tune puts it at 323whp/360wtq. If out of your price range, get a used STI hatch. I used to own one and it was a good all-rounder. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

06-04-2015, 01:09 AM	#20
x1UP One & Done (AOZORA) Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: '15 Series.Blue BRZ (WRB) Location: New York City Posts: 932 Thanks: 340 Thanked 217 Times in 160 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In my opinion, and strictly my opinion, you should trade both and get the STI. You don't need two cars it looks like. Go for the new and the better! __________________ "I have the need....the need for speed! - Maverick (Top Gun)

06-05-2015, 12:18 PM	#24
kdmBRZ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: '14 SWP BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 122 Thanks: 50 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Since you have both and if you REALLY want the STi, then I suggest you wait until they come out with a new engine. Now that Focus RS, Golf R, and possibly Civic Type R with same or more horsepower figures, it will force Subaru to increase the power figures on it I think. Keep your two cars for little longer if you can and trade both in for the new STi when it comes out . I used to own 13' STi sedan and honestly I miss it despite having a shitty gas mileage. It just had more room and was comfortable for daily driving. Plus you have that turbo and awd. __________________ 2014 SWP BRZ Limited 2013 SWP WRX STI Limited 2010 Nissan 370z 40th Anniversary 2008 White Scion tC 5MT

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