PeteRock

I am torn between saving up for a PPP upgrade to MY04 WRX or to trade it in for a MY03 STI, been looking into this and thought I would enlist the help of everyone here!!.

What are the pro's and con's for a PPP WRX against a year older STI?

C2forWRX

pros of ppp...
- more torque
- harder longer push in the back when you toe it
- exhaust note to die for
- keep warrenty

cons of ppp...
- £1600
- other cheaper versions offer more power
- fuel consumption as your always booting it

pros of 03 sti...
- better seats
- aero goodies (spoiler splitter skirts fog covers)
- better handling
- its an sti

cons of 03 sti
- warrenty up in under a year wherre as 04 wrx gives you 2 more years
- fuel consumption
- more desireable to theifs

New_scooby_04

iTrader: (4)

It's important to remember that the STi and WRX differ in more thn just power outputs. Sure, you can upgrade the WRX PPP to std Sti power, BUT it still won't feel like an STi, the two cars characters are very different. The Sti is harder, rawer, more aggressive, louder -in several senses of the word- and generally more focused. Great for some, but others would prefer the civility of the WRX with the added punch of the PPP.

If you haven't already, I'd recommend trying both before you decide!

You can also PPP the Sti ;-)

NS04

PeteRock

I would have to drive the STI like you said, only problem is with that is after driving one I will probably want an STI even more, so better get the cash ready for a PPP soonish after!

And if I did go for the STI then PPP or a ecutek tek3 remap would be high on the list or a TSL-333 conversion would be nice.

I think right now a STI has more scope and easier to upgrade than a standard wrx, just means I lose 1 years warranty which is no problem for me really as I only do <8000 miles a year.

To STI or not to STI that is the question

monty baber

As a previous WRX owner i'd have to say STI, its what i'll be going for next time

Not that I did'nt like the WRX its just well....not an STI

bogie

You definately need to try both.

I just changed my MY04 STi for a MY05 WRX PPP Wagon.

I was getting to the stage where I wasn't enjoying driving the Sti, it's too raw for my every day jouneys, I find the WRX much more comfy and I am really glad I changed.

I was thinking of moving away from Subaru altogether, but again really glad I didn't.

I actually wish I went the WRX route last time instead of moving from my UK300 to the STi, but the Sti was fun at times!!

It's really horses for courses.

Cheers

paulhsti

Is a 2004 / 54 STI type UK out of your reach ?
I have a 1 year old in Black with the Prodrive back box for sale see the for sale general.
cheers paul.

PeteRock

Hi Paul, Unfortunately I cannot stretch to that even though I would love a newer STI!

Luckyscoob

iTrader: (2)

is there really that much difference between the ride in a WRX and STi?, I too am in this dilemer, and am going to take an Sti out. I've currently got a MY04 WRX SL, which has leather and an elec sunroof (which I would miss), the car has only done 6500 miles so would be perfect to ppp, also now it's done these miles it just gets better and better, so don't know if I want another year running in a new car, but then it's not an STi!!. oh well keep thinking!..........

bogie

LuckyScoob,

I noticed a big difference in the ride between the STi and the WRX. The STi might handle better to some people but I don't notice any differences in my normal use so far.

It really depends on each persons taste.

Me, I don't think I would go for another Sti again, I am preferring the WRX.

Cheers

PeteRock

Pretty much decided on a STI now after reading various threads on this forum, if I can get a good price for my car P/X then will look at trading it in, if not will advertise it privately on autotrader and see how I get on!

Now I am thinking I should of got a STI in the first place!!