I'm thinking about buying an STI

[Rightwinger]

I've got a sizable insurance settlement coming in and I'm debating whether I should spend the whole damn thing on one thing I've been itching for a while or bank it.

All are free to comment without fear of being flamed!

 

[amcdonald]

put it in the bank... obviously.

 

[GTaudiophile]

How old are you and where are you in life?

 

[Eli]

The smart thing to do would be to put it into the bank. Seriously, 30k could turn into quite a bit by retirement assuming you're in your teens/early 20s.

Of course, I'd be very tempted to get the STi, too.

 

[Aimster]

I am in the same boat. Will be making 45k soon. 2001 M3 baby -)

 

[Allio]

STI = Sexually Transmitted Infection

Re-read your thread title, it's much funnier this way.

 

[Aharami]

it all depends on how much you are making now....whether you are single/married/married with children...whether you care about getting hit with the depreciation of buying a new car....

 

[halik]

Originally posted by: Aimster
I am in the same boat. Will be making 45k soon. 2001 M3 baby -)

damn thats like half of your income... not the brightest thing imo

 

[Scarpozzi]

STI = Sexually Transmitted Infection

Rats! Allio beat me to it!

 

[mchammer187]

imo it doesnt look very attractive at all but i'm sure it is a beast

whatever you do, do not get the factory spoiler it looks like crap

 

[Boogak]

If it's not going to put you in financial hardship, go for it. I test drove one a month ago and came away very impressed. The shifter I thought was pretty sloppy (long throws and not very tight, unlike my 2003 350Z), but the power and handling was definitely there.

 

[benliong]

Or you can get the more "family car" version = legacy

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Seriously though, if I were you, I'd take that money either into the bank or to some long term investment. It'll do you good.

 

[Hankerton]

How much does a new STI go for?

 

[SoyBoy004]

Originally posted by: Hankerton
How much does a new STI go for?

i think MSRP is around 31.5k or so.

 

[KEV1N]

Put it in the bank and get something more practical if you need a car. Maybe a normal WRX?

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: halik

Originally posted by: Aimster
I am in the same boat. Will be making 45k soon. 2001 M3 baby -)

damn thats like half of your income... not the brightest thing imo

Only if you pay it in one lump sum

 

[JDub02]

Like someone said before, depends where you are in life ... Me, I'd use the $33k and put it towards a house with some property ... then buy a dirt bike for my speed kicks.

 

[Chadder007]

Get what you want now while you can....before expenses build up on you, family situations change, etc...

 

[desiplaya4life]

PRO:

Engine, very nice
Mods


CONS:
everything but the engine,

Styling
Interior
Exterior
Options
the bumper


if u want to be a ricer, pick the STI! yEAH!@

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: desiplaya4life
PRO:

Engine, very nice
Mods


CONS:
everything but the engine,

Styling
Interior
Exterior
Options
the bumper


if u want to be a ricer, pick the STI! yEAH!@

:roll:

 

[Rightwinger]

I'll be having my midlife crisis at 20 sometime next week.

This is something I've been itching to get, I'd only be running it twice or so a month + I'd need all the requsite accessories to go with it so thats more money I'd be spending.

Damn, decisions decisions.

 

[PowerMac4Ever]

Originally posted by: Rightwinger
I'll be having my midlife crisis at 20 sometime next week.

This is something I've been itching to get, I'd only be running it twice or so a month + I'd need all the requsite accessories to go with it so thats more money I'd be spending.

Damn, decisions decisions.

I think the Evo would be a better choice then. It's less expensive and has an aftermarket that is much larger than the STi's.

 

[kevman]

frind of mine has a non-sti WRX....OMG that car is f'in fast.

 

[Chadder007]

If you wouldn't mind something just a tad slower but has an awesome growel to the exhaust and has luxury like interior....then try the VW R32.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: Chadder007
Get what you want now while you can....before expenses build up on you, family situations change, etc...

Yeah, spend all your money now so that when you are broke and can't afford anything you can look back with fondness upon the cause of your misery....