I guess this state has a lot of wrx so the sti blends in. But take off the spoiler and only an enthusiast would know it's a sti.

my sincerest apologies if I offended anyone with my over-opinionated reply. I am not trolling, I just love the 2011 Sti with a passion. whoever said that this car will never turn heads and that is it "ok" looking is WRONG. the wing is a little outrageous but it has a purpose and I actually think it looks great on the car. maybe a tad boy racerish but I'm 21 years old it's right up my alley. To the OP, the reason I commented on this thread is because I have also been looking into trading the Z in for a 2011 Sti sedan in pearl white. I absolutely love everything about the car, the only thing left is to test drive one. As soon as I do so I'll chime in on performance compared to the 370z. Thanks for understanding fellow 370z owners, and once again my apologies for my previous comment.

speaking of STI's, a coworker of mine challenged me to a lap of the ring today, he's completely stock btw, i've seen his setup (could be running a tune, but stock airbox/exhaust), i'm pretty much thinking hes going to get his arse kicked by a minute or so.

What do the 5.0s run the ring in? I've never seen a published time

I'm not looking to trade in my Z for one. I'm looking to trade my DD for one.

I test drove one a while back. Wasn't impressed with the handling or interior, but that's because I was looking for a toy. I'd have to drive one again to evaluate it as a DD. Different set of parameters.

alright guys here"s the update, went to the dealership, got all the things i wanted in the sti. but....one thing i can not get over is the huge differece in the interiors.

I believe the z spoiled me, the STI interior is not bad, but not great either. The braking in the z is much better, but the power and everything was quite the same, but with the STI having more potential.


im on the fence right now, i love the z and am finfing it hard to get rid of just because it is a head turner, but the STI would be awesome in the winter months and much more fun.

Congrats! Gonna get ours in the next few days too. Did you go with the Sport-tech package? We're going to get the 4 door STi with STP and homelink.

Hey djpathfinder, i saw you on the other sti forums, forgot which one, but i didn't get it yet, but was gonna do it with the homelink, short-throw, shift-knob, and cf rear piece. Seeing that you live in Canada, you def! need to get one, there are some nice modded 2011's i see rolling on that side.

I'm on iwsti. Do you use the same handle there? I thought the STi came with a 6 spd short throw shifter already? The WRX definitely needs a short throw and something in place of that ugly and very unergonomic rubber knob.

Yes, I have to park the 370Z, but my wife needs a car for all 4 seasons. Should be fun to drive year-round. From the little I've read, sounds like there's a lot of modding potential for the STi, but you must be careful cuz the car can be quite finnicky. I guess every make and model has their individual behaviours and problems. That's the thing, there are so many modded WRX or STi's running around...can't keep up with the Jones'. LOL!

OK, we went to the dealership today and put an order in for a 2011 WRB STi sedan with Sport-Tech. Tough decision between white and blue. The blue is so vibrant and such a classic Subaru color. We opted for the rear view mirror with Homelink, short throw shifter and bushings as well. :tup:

good call. enjoy:tup:

DAMN YOU GUYS AND PEER PRESSURE!!!!Congrats!

It was just pure coincidence that you started this thread when you did cuz we had been finalizing our decision on a replacement car for my wife. So it was perfect timing to read what others had to say and was able to participate in the discussions. I wouldn't say peer pressure...it's more like jumping on the bandwagon. :tup:

So, are you keeping your Z? When do you take delivery of your new STi? What color? Sedan or hatch?

You can still put in an order for a 2011?? Do you mean 2012????

My '12 DGM Hatchback should be arriving in the next few months...I hope :(

Sorry, I don't mean made to order as a 2011. Yes, mine will be a 2011. They have to locate one for me. Some 2011's still at port (in Vancouver), others still to arrive. Selection is getting slim though. The WRX and STi for 2012 are being made and will be the current body style where us the other Imprezas will sport the new redesign. I was told they were expecting those in late Oct or early Nov (?).