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Still considering an STI to replace my wife's 2002 Maxima. At first we liked the 5-door more, but the more we see the 4 door, the more we like it

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Old 09-08-2011, 12:28 AM   #46 (permalink)
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Still considering an STI to replace my wife's 2002 Maxima. At first we liked the 5-door more, but the more we see the 4 door, the more we like it (other than the outrageous wing).
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Old 09-08-2011, 12:34 AM   #47 (permalink)
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if mileage is a big issue the new base impreza is pretty good. 36 on an AWD system is badass.
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Old 09-08-2011, 10:33 AM   #48 (permalink)
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to hear so many people say the Sti sedan is ugly... and the wing is horrendous? are you people smoking crack before you get out of bed in the morning? no disrespect intended but I'm willing to bet that every person who feels this way is over 40yrs old, and is clearly not an enthusiast. my dad is 51, and I'm 21. we both agree that the 2011 Sti is one of the best looking cars on the road. I know we are all entitled to our own opinion but if you beg to differ you must have terrible taste in cars. the ONLY thing the Z has on the Sti is elegance, or "class" as some like to put it. remember we drive a sports car!!!
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if mileage is a big issue the new base impreza is pretty good. 36 on an AWD system is badass.
All the benefits of a WRX without the performance...
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to hear so many people say the Sti sedan is ugly... and the wing is horrendous? are you people smoking crack before you get out of bed in the morning? no disrespect intended but I'm willing to bet that every person who feels this way is over 40yrs old, and is clearly not an enthusiast. my dad is 51, and I'm 21. we both agree that the 2011 Sti is one of the best looking cars on the road. I know we are all entitled to our own opinion but if you beg to differ you must have terrible taste in cars. the ONLY thing the Z has on the Sti is elegance, or "class" as some like to put it. remember we drive a sports car!!!
The wing is pure "boy racer". The car looks sporty, but not classy in the least. I'm not yet 40. The car looks nice, but its styling is over-aggressive with a huge wing.

Also, "I know we are all entitled to our own opinion but if you beg to differ you must have terrible taste in cars"... That's a troll statement if I've ever read one.
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I'm sorry but taking a $15k car and adding a spoiler or what not doesn't make it look much better. People don't buy the sti purely for looks, just like people don't buy a civic si just for looks. The sti looks ok but it will never turn heads, people will never stop you to ask what it is. No offense to sti owners. It's not a bad looking sedan.
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looks is subjective. what makes your opinion so much better than others. grow up
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I'm not 40 either. Also, what makes you think you're more of an enthusiast than anyone else here? Anyhow, function over form is what I follow.
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I think the wing is awesome.

I also would make my STi obnoxiously loud, though.

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I'm not 40 either. Also, what makes you think you're more of an enthusiast than anyone else here? Anyhow, function over form is what I follow.
Technically, the wing is functional.

It's still too over the top for me, but it's in NO WAY as bad as old Sti wing. With the new styling, it almost fits.


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I'm sorry but taking a $15k car and adding a spoiler or what not doesn't make it look much better. People don't buy the sti purely for looks, just like people don't buy a civic si just for looks. The sti looks ok but it will never turn heads, people will never stop you to ask what it is. No offense to sti owners. It's not a bad looking sedan.
That probably depends on where you are. The wrx actually gets a ton of attention, even in silver. A lot more than I'd like to be honest.

Of course, part of that just comes from the fact that you can't buy one.
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I think the wing is awesome.

I also would make my STi obnoxiously loud, though.

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I do like that aftermarket exhaust note that's very characteristic of a WRX or STi. Wonder if it's loud inside the cabin.
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I do like that aftermarket exhaust note that's very characteristic of a WRX or STi. Wonder if it's loud inside the cabin.
Depends how loud you go with your exhaust.

The sound is amazing. Gotta love a flat four with unequal length headers.
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I've been happy with Invidia for both my vehicles so far, so I would consider that if I had a WRX.
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I might get a scooby for my next DD. Problem is, I like to buy new and they are hella-tough to nail down new these days.
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I might get a scooby for my next DD. Problem is, I like to buy new and they are hella-tough to nail down new these days.
If you decide to get one, I can put you in touch with the guy I bought mine from. He did a no-BS, $500 under invoice deal with snow on the ground while it was the only wrx within 60 miles.
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