Should we have waited for the STI version?

[StarsGarrador]

I have already ordered mine, and it's on it's way but now I'm thinking I ordered to soon... Anyone else having second thoughts of not waiting?

[michaelahess]

Nope, I won't have a need for any extra power (assuming it's "good enough" like reviews say) so I could care less about power. I was going to get a stang but then thought about how much I miss my Celica and how the stang didn't handle remotely like the Celi. I drive for fun, not speed or track so this car is perfect!

[#87]

When the STI come you will want to wait for mid model refresh, then you will want to wait for the second generation refresh, etc etc etc

Only live once, get it while you can and if you want to get something else trade it in.

[Lighting Red]

That is a silly attitude to take. As previously mention, there will always be something better just around the corner. If we all waited for that, "something better," what incentive would Suabru have in cranking out an STI version?

Get the car, enjoy the hell out of it, take care of it, and when that better (and more expensive) version comes around you will be very well informed as to whether it is worth it or not.

I can see these cars holding value fairly well, provided they are taken care of. When the STI version comes out, you'll be able to sell this car at a decent price, and step up. That said, you be buying an STI version from a point of knowledge. If you don't like the way the BRZ drives, chances are you won't like the way the STI would drive either. Better to realize that with the cheaper car that can be sold at a relatively higher price due to it being a new market entry with commensurate demand.

[S2kphile]

Naw man I'm gonna wait for the STITRD VERSION w/ Super TURBO charger pumping out over 600HP/TQ beating out American Muscle in power, handling of Italians & luxury of Germans. And oh yes it's gonna be Limited to only 86 cars.

[00NissanNinja]

I'll be waiting for it, mainly because I'll be waiting to hop in one of these things anyways. There's always the aftermarket too...

Also remember they said they were planning on making improvements every year (although that might have just been toyota saying that) just like with the nissan gt-r, so there's always going to be something better. But I'm gonna get mine when I can and tune it to how I like it.

[Dizz1e]

Originally Posted by #87

When the STI come you will want to wait for mid model refresh, then you will want to wait for the second generation refresh, etc etc etc

Only live once, get it while you can and if you want to get something else trade it in.

THIS^

Also, you can always add on new modifications to increase power and/or look.

[StarsGarrador]

Yeah, I see what you mean, minus the sarcasm from s2k lol.
I plan on DDing it and tracking occasionally but all these STI parts in Japan look amazing

[subatoy]

thats exactly what I'm waiting for.
I just can't live with torqueless high reving engines.

[Fascist Fish]

i am buying one now, and if/when the STi version comes out, i will just sell this one and get the new version. that will make it my 10th subaru.

[brianbot5000]

If the STi version looks like the concept did, I'd pass anyway...not a fan of the carbon fiber hood look - a bit too much for me. Now, if 2-3 years out a more powerful version comes out and it retains the good traits, I'll probably trade it in. But in the meantime, I'm going to enjoy it as is.

[tree fingers]

I think that process of thought is only justifiable when a newer, better version is imminent.

[switchlanez]

The spy vids of the camouflaged test car on Nurburgring and the STI concept at Tokyo got me excited; they set certain aesthetic expectations which I was sold on. A bit later the production version was unveiled and fell slightly short of my already set expectations. It was cool and all but I knew if I got it I'd be selling myself short and end up modding it (which usually costs more time/money than having everything factory installed) to look and feel "complete" like the Nur or STI. So I'll go with a more cost effective scenario: wait for the "complete" version (the version that originally sold me) instead of the "letdown."

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by #87

When the STI come you will want to wait for mid model refresh, then you will want to wait for the second generation refresh, etc etc etc

Only live once, get it while you can and if you want to get something else trade it in.

Exactly. If an STI version shows up I'll consider trading in for it, but more than likely I won't be able to afford it.

Until then, I'm going to enjoy the shit out of this car.