Just how limited is the US STI?

[dg]

The guys at my local dealership would have you thinking there is only a
handfull of them out there, and that they may not make any more of these
cars after this year. I don't believe them, but I am curious as to just how
limited the production of these cars is.

Thanks,
--Dan

 

[Ron Loewy]

The guys at my local dealership would have you thinking there is only a
handfull of them out there, and that they may not make any more of these
cars after this year. I don't believe them, but I am curious as to just how
limited the production of these cars is.

IIRC, about 3500/year in the US, vs. around 6000/year for the Evo. FWIW - I
see a lot more STi's running around in the Pacific NW than EVO's, and I have
seen several at autocross events, but not even one Evo. It is, however, a
very good market for Subaru.

Ron.

 

[WRXtreme]

I was at an event yesterday in St. Cloud MN and there were at least 3 STi's
there, they are not as rare as the dealer would like you to think. If you
want one, contact Muscatell Subaru in Moorhead, MN. They will have to order
it but they are selling them exactly at MSRP.

 

[WRXtreme]

"dg" <(e-mail address removed)> wrote in message

Just yesterday they had 3 on the lot here in KY. Plus they said they
sold one a few days ago.

I got my 02 WRX for $24,000. They STI on the lot was $33,000. 9K for
75 more HP and a whale tail is not worth it for me. yes, the STI is
nice and better then the WRX, but not for that price.

It's not just the HP that is different, it is a whole new beast unlike any
AWD the USDM has seen before. You also get HUGE brakes with the STi, nicer
rims, better suspension, better tires, and an overall better "feel". Maybe
I am overreacting but big brakes cost $1.6k or more plus installation,
Rims/Tires are $2k, a good suspension is $1.5k or more plus installation,
variable torque distribution (or even computer controlled distribution) is
invaluable, more displacement is always good as it allows for more modding
(usually), and the "Whale Tail" wing is designed to appear similar (maybe
even the same, not sure) as the WRC rally cars and, according to subaru, is
functional as well.

 

[Jason Kavanaugh]

Just yesterday they had 3 on the lot here in KY. Plus they said they
sold one a few days ago.

I got my 02 WRX for $24,000. They STI on the lot was $33,000. 9K for
75 more HP and a whale tail is not worth it for me. yes, the STI is
nice and better then the WRX, but not for that price.

You get a lot more than 75 more hp with the STi. You get the DCCD
which is awesome, a much stronger better built 6-speed tranny, a Front
LSD, bigger, better brakes, better suspension. Definitely worth the
9k extra imo.

 

[FNO]

just

It's not just the HP that is different, it is a whole new beast unlike any
AWD the USDM has seen before. You also get HUGE brakes with the STi, nicer
rims, better suspension, better tires, and an overall better "feel". Maybe
I am overreacting but big brakes cost $1.6k or more plus installation,
Rims/Tires are $2k, a good suspension is $1.5k or more plus installation,
variable torque distribution (or even computer controlled distribution) is
invaluable, more displacement is always good as it allows for more modding
(usually), and the "Whale Tail" wing is designed to appear similar (maybe
even the same, not sure) as the WRC rally cars and, according to subaru, is
functional as well.

Yup. As on reviewer said of the STi: "If you think it is just a WRX with a
big-assed wing, you're in for a rude surprise." I was going to buy the WRX.
After I test drove it, I thought this was the best car I had ever driven...
until I drove the STi. I have had it for three months now and it simply
gets stronger and better. I have an acquaintance who has done the Stage 4
Mod to the WRX. He puts out a bit more horsepower than the stock STi (so
his top end is a tick faster). However, he can't out accelerate it (close
ratio 6-speed is awesome), he can't out-turn it (I can get at least 10
clicks faster into a turn), and he can't out brake it. He does all his own
work. By his own admission, to get his WRX to a level that could compete
with the STi would cost him nearly four grand (including the price of the
WRX and the cost of the mods he has already done) more than an STi is new.

So, if you don't think the added performance is worth the $9000, then the
STi is not for you anyway.

 

[Jason Kavanaugh]

OK... Guess i'm just old (36)... ;-)

Brembo does make a nice set of brakes. I have them on my Ducati... 6
speed tranny is also a nice addition. Still, I'm happy with the WRX.
I just have a hard time spending 33K on a car. Jezzz, guess as you
get older, the cost of your toys get more expensive!!

Oh, I agree, it is expensive and I guess that is because of the awd
and stuff. Personally if I was spending 35k on a new car for
performance it would most likely be a 2003/4 Ford SVT Cobra.

Of course my dream vehicle is a Jeep Rubicon and I personally don't
like spending more than 26 or 27k on a vehicle. Just too much for
transportation ya know? Is that bad for me to say at 24yrs old? lol