Car Decisions BRZ Sti? or keep putting money in old WRX for Track?

scruffydog · 04-13-2012, 04:21 PM

So I have a buddy that currently has a 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX. The only mods he has is what came with the car used.

Which was:
-Pro Drive Exhaust
-Pro Drive Tune up
-HKS Ground Kit
-K&N Intake
-Pro Drive Wheels
-Track Brake Pads
-Everything else is OEM

He uses it as a daily commuter but recently took his WRX to an open track in Thunderhill for the first time. Had a freaking blast out there but his car crapped out after 3 sessions due to misfiring on one of the cylinder. The car has over 130K miles - I believe it's starting to fall apart.

All my buddies seem to have fast cars (C6, 370z-me, Mini Cooper S, G35, 350z, S2K, etc) He really wants to spend some money in either, 1) fixing up his WRX for track or 2) buy a new car (Perhaps a BRZ STi) that he can enjoy in both everyday driving and on track as well.

What do you guys think?
Should he just get an everyday practical ride (Honda Civic) and throw money into turning my 2003 WRX into a track beast? As I am calculating in the cost of buying new suspension, bigger brakes, a new turbo Turbo, this is adding up fast!
Or should he just get a BRZ STi (newer, more reliable with a better platform & less things I need to fix/upgrade).

He's so lost and I guess I just wanted some insights in what's the best way to spend his money.

kenchan · 04-13-2012, 04:23 PM

hey scruffy long time no post!

just tell him to send the money to me. that's all.

TerribleONE · 04-13-2012, 04:27 PM

If he is still trying to keep it as a DD... I would say BRZ..

Mandingo · 04-13-2012, 04:29 PM

Brrrrrrrzz

kenchan · 04-13-2012, 04:30 PM

i voted brz as well.

scruffydog · 04-13-2012, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

hey scruffy long time no post!

just tell him to send the money to me. that's all.

LOL - Will do! =P

LakeShow · 04-13-2012, 04:44 PM

I love the WRX hatch. He should get that, much bigger, more power.

kenchan · 04-13-2012, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

I love the WRX hatch. He should get that, much bigger, more power.

yah, that would be my choice too over the brz.

are the 2012 hatches still the STI body kit ones? its like subaru has a impreza-hatch that looks like the Highlander from the back, then the wrx is the old STI hatch?

phelan · 04-13-2012, 05:19 PM

2012 hatches are still the STi body kit ones.

DarkJak · 04-13-2012, 06:11 PM

If it was a new WRX, I wouldn't make the switch, since the new ones are much faster than the older ones, plus they have the same body as the STI's now.

A BRZ STI would probably have a nicer interior though, and I'm guessing it would handle better too. All the BRZ needs in my eyes is more power and STI would definitely take care of that :]

lol1234 · 04-13-2012, 06:24 PM

2003 seems really old to me now!

kenchan · 04-13-2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

2012 hatches are still the STi body kit ones.

scruffydog · 04-13-2012, 07:58 PM

Yea, I think he knows and that's partially why he wants a newer car. He went tracking in my 370z and he loved how much my car gripped on the road, handling, speed and how good it looks. I suggested that he should get a used 370z. Although they're a little expensive. I think the lowest is $30k. But I also know if he did buy a brand new BRZ STi which isn't exactly official and even if did come out, it'll be easily $30-$35k out the door. And I still think if its a little under power. But I think it'll at least have the essential, a well distributed weight, sports car suspension, big brakes (not confirmed). Which kind of makes me think a Nismo 370z or a used base sports 370z would be a great choice. But the Z is somewhat impractical for his DD. which is why I suggest him to save up for a BRZ STi. He actually don't necessary need AWD because he'd be open to learn the techniques and skills to drive a RWD car. Personally I think a true sports car should be RWD as AWD is somewhat of a cheat. Anyway he'll miss having a turbo car. I dunno. He's still torn. A lot of the subi forum members are telling him to get a newer regular WRX or soup up his 2003 WRX with new brakes, suspension, etc. I'd just hate to see him throwing so much money in an old car if he can make better use of his money.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-13-2012, 10:19 PM

From what I understand... The BRZ STi won't be coming out for a couple of model years. They are debuting the BRZ, BRZ premium and BRZ limited first.

280z/300zx · 04-13-2012, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

From what I understand... The BRZ STi won't be coming out for a couple of model years. They are debuting the BRZ, BRZ premium and BRZ limited first.

Exactly my thought. The BRZ STI isn't coming for quite some time so really the question he has to ask himself is does he want to spend money on his WRX to enjoy for the next couple years or does it want to be out of driving/racing while he waits for a BRZ STI? It's an easy choice, fix the WRX

View Poll Results: What should he do with his money?
Continue to spend money on the 2003 WRX	3	15.00%
Save up for a BRZ STi	17	85.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

04-13-2012, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Car Decisions BRZ Sti? or keep putting money in old WRX for Track? So I have a buddy that currently has a 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX. The only mods he has is what came with the car used. Which was: -Pro Drive Exhaust -Pro Drive Tune up -HKS Ground Kit -K&N Intake -Pro Drive Wheels -Track Brake Pads -Everything else is OEM He uses it as a daily commuter but recently took his WRX to an open track in Thunderhill for the first time. Had a freaking blast out there but his car crapped out after 3 sessions due to misfiring on one of the cylinder. The car has over 130K miles - I believe it's starting to fall apart. All my buddies seem to have fast cars (C6, 370z-me, Mini Cooper S, G35, 350z, S2K, etc) He really wants to spend some money in either, 1) fixing up his WRX for track or 2) buy a new car (Perhaps a BRZ STi) that he can enjoy in both everyday driving and on track as well. What do you guys think? Should he just get an everyday practical ride (Honda Civic) and throw money into turning my 2003 WRX into a track beast? As I am calculating in the cost of buying new suspension, bigger brakes, a new turbo Turbo, this is adding up fast! Or should he just get a BRZ STi (newer, more reliable with a better platform & less things I need to fix/upgrade). He's so lost and I guess I just wanted some insights in what's the best way to spend his money. Last edited by scruffydog; 04-13-2012 at 04:40 PM.

04-13-2012, 04:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	If he is still trying to keep it as a DD... I would say BRZ.. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

04-13-2012, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 624 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3370	Brrrrrrrzz __________________ some mods

04-13-2012, 04:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I love the WRX hatch. He should get that, much bigger, more power. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-13-2012, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	hey scruffy long time no post! just tell him to send the money to me. that's all.

04-13-2012, 04:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i voted brz as well.

04-13-2012, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	2012 hatches are still the STi body kit ones. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

04-13-2012, 06:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,390 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 13448	If it was a new WRX, I wouldn't make the switch, since the new ones are much faster than the older ones, plus they have the same body as the STI's now. A BRZ STI would probably have a nicer interior though, and I'm guessing it would handle better too. All the BRZ needs in my eyes is more power and STI would definitely take care of that :]

04-13-2012, 06:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
lol1234 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Jersey Posts: 73 Drives: Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	2003 seems really old to me now!

04-13-2012, 07:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 717	Yea, I think he knows and that's partially why he wants a newer car. He went tracking in my 370z and he loved how much my car gripped on the road, handling, speed and how good it looks. I suggested that he should get a used 370z. Although they're a little expensive. I think the lowest is $30k. But I also know if he did buy a brand new BRZ STi which isn't exactly official and even if did come out, it'll be easily $30-$35k out the door. And I still think if its a little under power. But I think it'll at least have the essential, a well distributed weight, sports car suspension, big brakes (not confirmed). Which kind of makes me think a Nismo 370z or a used base sports 370z would be a great choice. But the Z is somewhat impractical for his DD. which is why I suggest him to save up for a BRZ STi. He actually don't necessary need AWD because he'd be open to learn the techniques and skills to drive a RWD car. Personally I think a true sports car should be RWD as AWD is somewhat of a cheat. Anyway he'll miss having a turbo car. I dunno. He's still torn. A lot of the subi forum members are telling him to get a newer regular WRX or soup up his 2003 WRX with new brakes, suspension, etc. I'd just hate to see him throwing so much money in an old car if he can make better use of his money. __________________ Magnetic Black 2010 370z Scruffydog's Journal

04-13-2012, 10:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	From what I understand... The BRZ STi won't be coming out for a couple of model years. They are debuting the BRZ, BRZ premium and BRZ limited first.

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