opinions on 2011 Subaru STI

Spec Jay · 09-12-2011, 07:48 PM

keep z buy wrx

Red__Zed · 09-14-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

keep z buy wrx

Do that and pretty soon you'll find a mustang in your garage.

djpathfinder · 09-12-2011, 08:56 PM

Hey, for all you guys who are getting or are eying out an STi, and haven't seen this thread before...here's some ideas on mods:
Forged Performance: 2011 STi Sedan MONSTER Build **check back often**

daleks · 09-13-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HATED1

Hey guys been contemplating picking up a 2011 STI but am on the fence. I love the 370z for the aggressiveness, sexy lines, great power, but i've been pondering the fact off AWD during the winter and long road trips.

I test drove the 2011 STI and it was easy to drive, clutch was softer than the Z, but definetly had power when pushing it. Aesthetically the 370z wins but the ability to drive an STI in bad conditions such as snow, and heavy rain is pushing me to make a decision with the STI.

Thoughts? any 2011 STI owners?

here's some pics of my trip today.

Nice car. Uh, I think I test drove that exact same one just under a month ago. I made them pull it out of the show room for a test drive with 6 miles on it. I brought it back with about 32. Honestly I didn't like the clutch at all.

Update: just for more information I got them to $900 over invoice on pricing. I wanted it AT invoice, but at that point the sales manager came out and just yelled at me, "NO! NO! $900 is it. Take it or leave it." He then stormed back into his office. I shrugged, left, and then walked across the street to get an Evo X MR for $250 under invoice with better financing (0% over 36 months; the best Subaru offers is 1.9% over 36).

azn370z · 09-13-2011, 08:44 PM

The EVO is a much better looking car in my opinion. I'm surprised you didn't care if you got the EVO or sti, it all came down to about a grand.

w4kj4k · 09-13-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

I'm surprised you didn't care if you got the EVO or sti, it all came down to about a grand.

I was thinkin the same when i read it! haha

daleks · 09-13-2011, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

The EVO is a much better looking car in my opinion. I'm surprised you didn't care if you got the EVO or sti, it all came down to about a grand.

Given that selling my NISMO was a compromise, I was willing to initially look at the more convenient vehicle. The standard cold weather package and fold-down rear seats of the STI are more practical. That said, had I actually purchased the STI it would have been a mistake. I test drove it first. After I drove the Evo X I realized the mistake that would have been the STI.

djpathfinder · 09-13-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by daleks

Given that selling my NISMO was a compromise, I was willing to initially look at the more convenient vehicle. The standard cold weather package and fold-down rear seats of the STI are more practical. That said, had I actually purchased the STI it would have been a mistake. I test drove it first. After I drove the Evo X I realized the mistake that would have been the STI.

So, other than the better pricing and finance rates, what else about the Evo did you like more compared to the STi (from the test drive)?

daleks · 09-13-2011, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

So, other than the better pricing and finance rates, what else about the Evo did you like more compared to the STi (from the test drive)?

Most everything related to handling felt tighter and more responsive. Turbo lag on the Evo X is less pronounced as well. The seats on the STI are a tad shorter up top too. I don't know how the clutch is in the Evo X GSR, but I didn't like the STI clutch at all compared to the my old NISMO 370Z. Just go ride in both and you'll see.

djpathfinder · 09-13-2011, 08:57 PM

Not that I want to start a STi vs. Evo war, but I have to disagree...I like the looks of the STi sedan and hatch much more, but to each their own.

HATED1 · 09-14-2011, 12:24 AM

i agree with you on the clutch of the STI, it was soft on 2 different cars i test drove, the z's clutch is a lot more stiff, and to me feels a lot more ...confident? due to a lack of better wording.

Joseph B · 09-14-2011, 03:47 PM

I will be picking my EVO up once I get back from vacation. Sold the Z to get it.

Spec Jay · 09-14-2011, 04:59 PM

Lol ill be getting a wrx soon enough. Z ie almost paid off.

phelan · 09-14-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

Lol ill be getting a wrx soon enough. Z ie almost paid off.

color?

Spec Jay · 09-14-2011, 05:31 PM

Satin white pearl or lightning red

09-12-2011, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 20	keep z buy wrx __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

09-12-2011, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	Hey, for all you guys who are getting or are eying out an STi, and haven't seen this thread before...here's some ideas on mods: Forged Performance: 2011 STi Sedan MONSTER Build check back often __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

09-13-2011, 08:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	The EVO is a much better looking car in my opinion. I'm surprised you didn't care if you got the EVO or sti, it all came down to about a grand. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

09-13-2011, 08:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	Not that I want to start a STi vs. Evo war, but I have to disagree...I like the looks of the STi sedan and hatch much more, but to each their own. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

09-14-2011, 12:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
HATED1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: WA Posts: 504 Drives: 2010-370z-Red-6 SPD Rep Power: 18	i agree with you on the clutch of the STI, it was soft on 2 different cars i test drove, the z's clutch is a lot more stiff, and to me feels a lot more ...confident? due to a lack of better wording. __________________ If i can't be loved I might as well be hated...

09-14-2011, 03:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Joseph B Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Woodinville WA Posts: 160 Drives: '10 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 16	I will be picking my EVO up once I get back from vacation. Sold the Z to get it.

09-14-2011, 04:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 20	Lol ill be getting a wrx soon enough. Z ie almost paid off. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

09-14-2011, 05:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
Spec Jay A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bummerton Posts: 1,510 Drives: MtB 09 370z Rep Power: 20	Satin white pearl or lightning red __________________ 09 Monterey Blue Global Time Attack Street Class Build Build Thread:Saber! Instagram:@SpecJay

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