2006 2.5WRX vs 2004 UK STI
13 July 2009, 06:44 PM
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2006 2.5WRX vs 2004 UK STI
Looking at getting a new scoob and the above 2 cars fall in to my price range.
Is there a massive amount of difference in performance between the 2, and which would you get, assuming they're similar mileage condition etc
Thanks
Steve
Is there a massive amount of difference in performance between the 2, and which would you get, assuming they're similar mileage condition etc
Thanks
Steve
13 July 2009, 07:07 PM
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The STI would be my choice with far more tuning potential with the standard engine. The 2.5 has very weak pistons (I found this out to my cost).
It all depends what you want from the purchase.
It all depends what you want from the purchase.
13 July 2009, 09:00 PM
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i had 2 Bug WRX's, 7 years in total then i got an Sti (hawkeye 06) talk about chalk and cheese 
i never realised how much of a difference between there is between them
test drive - its the only way to decide
bet you go for the Sti thou
i never realised how much of a difference between there is between themtest drive - its the only way to decide
bet you go for the Sti thou
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i know 
im just using it as a valid excuse 
to spend the cash
and while were at it, front and rear whiteline arb's should save on tyres
im just using it as a valid excuse to spend the cashand while were at it, front and rear whiteline arb's should save on tyres
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14 July 2009, 09:42 AM
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Had the same choice when the Hawk came out, either brand new Hawk WRX or 2005 Blobeye STI, I went for the Hawk as it was a brand new car and I personally prefered the shape. In 3 years did not regret my decision once and 230bhp was plenty for what I needed, I did however put the STI spoiler ona nd bigger rims.
Now I have a hatch STI and the power difference is massive compared to my WRX, still happy though I started off with a WRX.
All depends what you want it for, I had no complaints with my WRX and it was cheaper to run that an STI, fuel, brakes, insurance etc.
Now I have a hatch STI and the power difference is massive compared to my WRX, still happy though I started off with a WRX.
All depends what you want it for, I had no complaints with my WRX and it was cheaper to run that an STI, fuel, brakes, insurance etc.
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The difference is much bigger than the figures would suggest; the character of the car is totally different. Most will go for the STi as it's more of a hoot, but if comfort/refinement is important to you then the WRX would be fine.
You really MUST test drive both!
Have fuin
You really MUST test drive both!
Have fuin
19 July 2009, 12:27 PM
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I had a similar decision when i ordered my new hawk 06 WRX, could have had a new 55reg blob STi for the same price from the dealer. I went for the hawk as i wasn't paying over £20k for a brand new car and it being old before i'd even driven it.... call me a tart
However in standard form the WRX is a little 'limp' . After fitting prodrive springs, PFF7s wheels and the PPP the car came alive and was the perfect comprise for me. If it was a choice of two used cars and both are now 'old' shapes i'd go for the STi if you plan to keep both as standard...
Tony.
However in standard form the WRX is a little 'limp' . After fitting prodrive springs, PFF7s wheels and the PPP the car came alive and was the perfect comprise for me. If it was a choice of two used cars and both are now 'old' shapes i'd go for the STi if you plan to keep both as standard...
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19 July 2009, 03:06 PM
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Well all those answers haven't helped a bit 
Will keep looking and test drive, I think I'd prefer an STI, if nothing else because of the looks.
Sure I'll find one eventually!
Cheers
Steve
Will keep looking and test drive, I think I'd prefer an STI, if nothing else because of the looks.
Sure I'll find one eventually!
Cheers
Steve
19 July 2009, 04:26 PM
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If your not planing to mod i'd go 04 sti as i think std hawkeye wrx's look rubbish and i think you'd get board of circa 230bhp very soon, and yes i did buy a 2006 wrx hawkeye but it was a total impulse buy, love it now tho
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