hello there looking at getting another scoob any advice would be welcome on what differences are between models apart from price, i'm looking at a 03 wrx on sat done 81 k claims to have rebuild by api 17k ago anything to mook out for, or is it better to go sti as i want to run round the 330bhp mark???

 

Hi mate,

The STI is always considered the best model, has better suspension, engine, gearbox, interior etc in most cases. A newage STI will handle 330bhp pretty easy but on a WRX that's pretty much the limit before internals etc will need changing plust to get to 330bhp on a WRX you need STI injectors, turbo etc anyway.

on the other hand.........

Check exactly what rebuild API has done. My API rebuild is a fully forged 500+bhp WRX engine (with an STI block though)

Lastly........

I bought my WRX in 2002 because it was cheaper than an STI, most parts in the car now are from an STI or aftermarket, I kinda wish I had just bought the STI in the first place.

Hope this helps a little.

Andy

 

My vote goes for STi

 

STi everytime. Far better in every department then the wrx.

 

Its a no brainer, just get the STI.

 

STI +1

 

never had a wrx... but i loves me sti so STI +1

 

YouTube - WRX or STI? - Ignition DVD

Start watching this about 0:35 in and all will be revealed

 

sti or you will spend more trying to make a wrx an sti

 

depends if you have a family.... WRX does it all, STI does it harder, faster, and thirstier....

IMHO

dunx

 

if you want to tune it go for the sti.

 

sti me thinks then, not sure what model depends on what i can get away wirth want a hawkeye really may have to go late blob eye, what sort of miles are these reliable before your looking at rebuild?? what are main things to check??