twintracks

been looking at subarus for ages...
was looking to spend about 5k, originally intended to get a type ra for the sheer performance, but dont think i can bring myself to spend 5k on a 10+ year old car, also i drive 25mile down the m/way to work everyday and the 19mph per 1k rpm in 5th would be a killer i think

so that leaves the normal wrx or a wrx sti... what i'm looking for is as new a car i can get for the money, ive got it in my head that it has to be an STi but is there really THAT much difference in performance/handling/reliability?? between an older sti or a newer wrx, not even sure if there is much price difference there....

just looking for some opinions from owners!
thanks

Tuts

Have a read throught his thread.

https://www.scoobynet.com/would-you-guys-t538236.html

It is about newage cars. I'm not too sure about classics so you will need some others to comment on those but I thought it might help a bit.

Chris

GazTheHat

If you've considered an RA, then performance is important to you. A WRX might not hit the mark. I'd vote for the STi. Check out pistonheads for prices, see what 5k gets you.

twintracks

never going to be able to afford a newer sti, but am i right in thinking a newer wrx (98ish)would be the same power as an older sti (95ish)?