I might be returning to the 86 family!

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by Th3rdSun

Actually,I'm looking for a more aggressive looking WRX/STI,so hopefully I'll like it.The current ones look too pedestrian,unlike the concept that they showed earlier,which would've flown out of dealerships had they stayed with that design.http://images.thecarconnection.com/l...00423963_l.jpg

I'll take AWD turbo all day long over what I have now.

Yeah it was a disappointment that it come out looking like the concept. I think they're trying to save money but also appeal to a larger audience.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by extrashaky

Buy it.

If you're not already doing this, finance it through a credit union rather than the dealer. You'll likely pay a lot less in interest. When I was shopping for financing for mine, I was pleasantly surprised at both the differences in interest rates and the ease of getting a loan at a credit union I didn't belong to.

Thanks man! Yeah,. Currently financing through a credit union.

[BigFatFlip]

^like Finch said, have an independent party like a mechanic you trust to look it over. I was in a similar situation about a year ago and was thinking of trading the BRZ for a WRX (I've owned 2), but the driving experience was just never the same, so the money went into FI instead

[Teseo]

I would worry if its demo car, mind you can be beat it.
Your color choice is wrong, do a favor and find it in hot lava color. Glad you will come back

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

^like Finch said, have an independent party like a mechanic you trust to look it over. I was in a similar situation about a year ago and was thinking of trading the BRZ for a WRX (I've owned 2), but the driving experience was just never the same, so the money went into FI instead

This was my original plan before I picked up the WRX. What kit did you end up going with? And how are you liking it?

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by Teseo

I would worry if its demo car, mind you can be beat it.
Your color choice is wrong, do a favor and find it in hot lava color. Glad you will come back

Ha ha Thanks man! I am wanting to go with a BRZ this time around and unfortunately they don't come in hot lava

[DAEMANO]

Originally Posted by raven1231

You can expect it to look like the 2017 impreza but slightly more aggressive.

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The WRX is a great car but like some of the reviews said it's a jack of all trades, but a master of none. Therefore it's good at a lot of things but great at none. With that said it's still one hell of a car for the money.

The love child of a Volvo and a Hyundai. Better than the current car, but not distinct at all really.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by raven1231

This was my original plan before I picked up the WRX. What kit did you end up going with? And how are you liking it?

I was pretty dead set on a JRSC until I made the mistake of driving an Edelbrock. Perfect fit for my driving style/needs and couldn't be happier. Lots of usable mid-range torque for passing on the freeway without down shifting or just staying in 3rd on a canyon road, just "point & squirt" (although now my heel-toe technique has suffered greatly )

I'm actually shopping around for a sedan again since we are planning on having a 2nd kid in the near future, so the WRX/STI is back on the radar (or a FoRS if I can find one near MSRP).

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

I was pretty dead set on a JRSC until I made the mistake of driving an Edelbrock. Perfect fit for my driving style/needs and couldn't be happier. Lots of usable mid-range torque for passing on the freeway without down shifting or just staying in 3rd on a canyon road, just "point & squirt" (although now my heel-toe technique has suffered greatly )

I'm actually shopping around for a sedan again since we are planning on having a 2nd kid in the near future, so the WRX/STI is back on the radar (or a FoRS if I can find one near MSRP).

Awesome! I figure I'll run the OFT E85 tune for sometime and then if I decide I want more power again instead of going bolt on's like last time I'll just go FI. It will save me a bunch of wasted time and money.

The WRX is an awesome car and very practical. From what I'm hearing about the RS on NASIOC it doesn't seem to be worth its retail.

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by DAEMANO

The love child of a Volvo and a Hyundai. Better than the current car, but not distinct at all really.

Yeah, I'm not even sure I like it better than the current car. At least the current model somewhat resembles an EVO x ha ha.

[FX86]

Originally Posted by raven1231

Here's a pic!

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how much for that Fairlady Z next to it?

[raven1231]

Originally Posted by FX86

how much for that Fairlady Z next to it?

Trust me I looked at that too ha ha. It's high mileage though sitting at 103k and they're asking 16k for it. What really got me though was it was an auto but someone put a manual shift boot over the shifter....Had me fooled until I got in.

[FX86]

Originally Posted by raven1231

Trust me I looked at that too ha ha. It's high mileage though sitting at 103k and they're asking 16k for it. What really got me though was it was an auto but someone put a manual shift boot over the shifter....Had me fooled until I got in.

haha i did that on my automatic too when i had one ..makes it look more sporty lol

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by raven1231

Awesome! I figure I'll run the OFT E85 tune for sometime and then if I decide I want more power again instead of going bolt on's like last time I'll just go FI. It will save me a bunch of wasted time and money.

The WRX is an awesome car and very practical. From what I'm hearing about the RS on NASIOC it doesn't seem to be worth its retail.

OFT would be a good start (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2689908)

Regrading the RS, ya I've lurked in NASIOC and the RS forums and have seen hints of that and/or buyers remorse. I'm figuring there would be some decent options a year from now.