Wait for the STI or go with Limited?

[r1eater]

Originally Posted by rice_classic

2012 4 dr WRX MSRP = $25,595
2012 4 dr WRX STI MSRP = $34,095

2012 5 door MSRP = $25,595
2012 5 door STI MSRP = $36,095

2013 BRZ base MSRP = $25,495
20?? BRZ STI MSRP = $??,??? If I was a betting man I'd say it's going to be between $33k and $36k.

LOL nice try,

2012 WRX LIMITED MRSP = 29,095
2012 WRX STI MSRP = 34,095

[ihaskrayon]

Originally Posted by r1eater

LOL nice try,

2012 WRX STI MSRP = 34,095

You do realize that the WRX limited is the top of the line model right? A base WRX can ba had for 25K

...and just because... LOL nice try

2012 WRX LIMITED MRSP = 29,095
2012 STI LIMITED MSRP = 37,445

[r1eater]

Originally Posted by ihaskrayon

You do realize that the WRX limited is the top of the line model right? A base WRX can ba had for 25K

...and just because... LOL nice try

2012 WRX LIMITED MRSP = 29,095
2012 STI LIMITED MSRP = 37,445

Exactly my point. You're taking the bottom line model and comparing the price increase to the STI version. The OP asked about limited vs STI, so a more accurate estimation of the price increase would be to look at the limited WRX vs STI WRX.

[ihaskrayon]

Originally Posted by r1eater

Exactly my point. You're taking the bottom line model and comparing the price increase to the STI version. The OP asked about limited vs STI, so a more accurate estimation of the price increase would be to look at the limited WRX vs STI WRX.

I don't think it's fair to compare the top model STi to a top model BRZ. A BRZ limited is at ~28K while an STi starts at ~34K. Even with the base STi, that's a 6K difference.

Also, when looking at a price increase, you need to look at the base model for each one. So a WRX starts ~25K while the STi at ~34K. That is a 9K difference between the two models. You cannot put a WRX premium and limited into that mix because that is just adding extras to the base WRX.

[r1eater]

Originally Posted by ihaskrayon

I don't think it's fair to compare the top model STi to a top model BRZ. A BRZ limited is at ~28K while an STi starts at ~34K. Even with the base STi, that's a 6K difference.

Also, when looking at a price increase, you need to look at the base model for each one. So a WRX starts ~25K while the STi at ~34K. That is a 9K difference between the two models. You cannot put a WRX premium and limited into that mix because that is just adding extras to the base WRX.

So what you're saying is you think there is gonna be a 9k difference between the BRZ Limited and the BRZ STI? Because I dont... (we might be saying the samething just saying it differently)

Premium, Limited, STI are just trims, each adding pretty much the same things across the rest of the line up and historically speaking there is about 2.5 maybe 3-4k difference in price between each step up. The Limited BRZ is already pretty loaded especially with it having the Nav option. I would go with your low end estimate of 33k.. No way more than 36k though.

[Turbowned]

There very well could be a $9k price difference between Limited and STi if they decide to add a turbo. I doubt they will, but you never know. The BRZ is Subaru's new halo car; they very well could charge a premium for a top trim level BRZ. We're already getting them for a ridiculously low price compared to the rest of the world...

[ihaskrayon]

I think a BRZ STi would easily go for 34K. if the rumors are true that it gets 250hp, lighter, tweaked suspension and a widebody it will be worth at least a minimum of 34K

[exmayol]

If it really comes a tad lighter, with 250hp, factory lowered suspension, better interior materials and few exterior tweaks 35K would be a fair price in my book. I see tons of STI on the street meaning that many people have no problems justifying the premium for the extras.

[tripjammer]

Dude you if want a limited right now, you can get one. There are still some out there sitting on dealers lots....and more coming in each month that are not spoken for. You just have to search.

There will be an BRZ STI on day but it aint coming in 2014...probably 2015.