Well..Not going to have mustang much longer

[VaderGT]

I placed an order today for a new Subaru STi sedan in dark gray metallic. I really really like my mustang but now I am in a relationship with 2 kids..i need something that is practical that i can drive year round and get the kids in if need be and still be fun..the mustang didnt fit the bill for winter or the kids really and my beater car cavalier is not very good either. So I am going to be trading the car in once my order comes in..so guess my last 8-12 weeks with it

[89stang]

Just curious how much are you getting on the trade in? Your car is very nice I bet you could sell it for a decent amount. I do love the new sti's and even the wrx. I loved my 2002 wrx. My lease is up soon and its too much to have a nice stang and a nice dd for winter! I am considering a 2011 wrx.

[VaderGT]

23,000 I am happy with that amount..I dont know if I could get much more then that due to the 5.0

[89stang]

Wow that is a good deal!

[sutyak]

Sounds like a good trade!

[John4cam]

Happens to everybody man! Sounds like they're giving you a nice amount for your car. STI's are hard to beat for an all around ride. Good luck.

[97LaserRed]

You trading in at bowser?

[VaderGT]

my GF is also buying a regular Impreza hatch..She is kinda bummed..she didnt want me to do this for looks..she thinks the mustang is much sexier but she likes the idea that it can be used if need be to take kids in.

[VaderGT]

You trading in at bowser?
yea..they offered me the STi imited on the showroom for a good price..I just didnt wanna pay the few grand more for things I dont really care about.

[wick]

my GF is also buying a regular Impreza hatch..She is kinda bummed..she didnt want me to do this for looks..she thinks the mustang is much sexier but she likes the idea that it can be used if need be to take kids in.


Wait a minute....your doing this for a girlfriend? Really? Your kids? A ring on her finger?

[VaderGT]

LOL no not at all...I have been looking to replace my cavalier and I just cant afford both new car payments..so to me this is my way of getting a car that can go in anything and still be fun

[Silverhatch]

Wait a minute....your doing this for a girlfriend? Really? Your kids? A ring on her finger?
Some people are like that. Sold my paid off '06 Silverado to help my gf pay down her '10 Escape. Refinanced it also. Dropped the payment $200. Money issues can be a stickler in relationships.......

[wick]

Some people are like that. Sold my paid off '06 Silverado to help my gf pay down her '10 Escape. Refinanced it also. Dropped the payment $200. Money issues can be a stickler in relationships.......
She is the mother of your daughter. If my girlfriend wanted me to sale something to contribute more to the household....well....it would be her cause money was fine till she came along. Or she can get a better job. Now...if it were my kids, different story.

[VaderGT]

has nothing to do with her..I made the decision totally for me. If I never would have even went to a Subaru dealer with her to look at an impreza i would have never saw the STi and probably wouldnt be getting rid of the mustang..It just really caught my eye and I want it..so I bought it..Not sure why i am justifying my purchase though on a forum

[wick]

has nothing to do with her..I made the decision totally for me. If I never would have even went to a Subaru dealer with her to look at an impreza i would have never saw the STi and probably wouldnt be getting rid of the mustang..It just really caught my eye and I want it..so I bought it..Not sure why i am justifying my purchase though on a forum

Thats all that matters...party on..

[Dan B.]

Not sure why i am justifying my purchase though on a forum


Bacause people think they have to air everything on the web nowadays and when you do, nebby folks are going to ask questions and you feel the need to defend whatever you aired out.

[NateSVT]

Nice upgrade.

[travj31]

My girlfriend just picked up a 2012 Subaru Impreza Sport Hatch this past Friday. We looked everywhere for one and there were none sitting on the lots in western Pa. So far we/she has put almost 400 miles on it and first impressions of it are great. When we went to the dealership to look, they had an STI in the showroom as well... Had me thinking about trading in my TBSS on it... they are definitely nice vehicles. Goodluck with it!

[AutomagicSN98]

You will most definitely enjoy the STI, They're amazing cars for dry roads and equally as good in 12+ inches of snow. Best of luck!

[VaderGT]

i am excited...this 8-12 week wait is gonna kill me

[97LaserRed]

yea..they offered me the STi imited on the showroom for a good price..I just didnt wanna pay the few grand more for things I dont really care about.

Nice I work at bowser cadillac. I'll be able to buy your car for what they give you on trade lol. I might! What are they giving you?

[jaa55]

That'd make you a good one brian! Its a good looking car

[VaderGT]

one thing I found funny..One salesman came over as I was getting ready to leave asking how did I get my car to look that way..NO swirls in it at all really. Its a black mirror..he was amazed by it and said "we cant let our guys wash it..they will ruin it" I guess they have never seen a properly detailed car before.

[Mark Aubele]

If you decide to mod the STi, be careful, they like to self destruct. Coming from people I know who have tracked them, doesn't seem to be as much of a problem on the street.

[VaderGT]

doubt anything more then a downpipe, exhaust, BOV, and a cobb tuner..I dont race and never been to a track. so it wont be driven that way

[Mark Aubele]

doubt anything more then a downpipe, exhaust, BOV, and a cobb tuner..I dont race and never been to a track. so it wont be driven that way

Lots of people have problems with ringlands supposedly, just relaying what I have seen. Good luck, awesome car. :awsome:

[Steve-0]

23,000 I am happy with that amount..I dont know if I could get much more then that due to the 5.0


Nice I work at bowser cadillac. I'll be able to buy your car for what they give you on trade lol. I might! What are they giving you?

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[Silverhatch]

Not sure why i am justifying my purchase though on a forum
Because if you don't ok it with us, we will come to your house to beat you up.

[PaxtonShelby]

I'd love to see your black GT in person - sure looks awesome in the avatar and the few photos you posted up in the past!!

[phillysrt4]

The STi is an awesome car! One of my best friends was one of the first to get one in PA back in the day (2005 I think it was? the years just blur together anymore!). Just don't fall into the trap of "ZOMG I HAEV TEH AWD AND ITZ TEH Be$t3St eVaR & i CANNOT LOES!!!1!11!!!1!one!!1!!!1111"

[VaderGT]

After doing some searching and reading..I am kinda iffy about it..seem they still pop bone stock so looks like only thing I will be doing to the car is a cat back exhaust till warranty is out cause I am not taking a chance if it cracks a ringland and paying for a new motor. I will say that if I do blow a ringland under warranty and its stock minus a cat back once its fixed that car will be traded in the next day on something else. if I do keep it long enough for the warranty to run out..I will probably yank the motor and drop in forged stuff and then have some piece of mind.

[97LaserRed]

Get a SPT. That's what I have and I love it! Perfect for daily driving. My only mod is the cat back exhaust and I couldn't be happier!

[VaderGT]

my only problem with that SPT is that it sits sooo far into the bumper..i want something that is flush..i dont like how its recessed like 3" in
I was looking at the Q300

[ModularMike]

doubt anything more then a downpipe, exhaust, BOV, and a cobb tuner..I dont race and never been to a track. so it wont be driven that way

Thats all you need to start the self destruct cycle, lol, from experience.

[VaderGT]

sure am having some doubts on this move..I dont know if I want to do it..I really like my car and I do like the STi but I dont know if I like it that much..plus going fro a car that sounds like a beast to the sounds of mice farts isnt a plus..Also the fact that it seems like the STi reliability is just plain CRAP and motor will pop stock or not eventually..atleast I wouldnt have to ever worry about that on my mustang

[NateSVT]

2010 gt < sti
2011 gt > sti

[PaxtonShelby]

Here's a thought. You don't seem sold on swapping the GT, so keep the stang and find a nice clean '93-'95 SHO with a 5-speed and you'll have a fun, safe, and reliable winter car. You'll only be out of pocket $3k - $5k, and you'll be able to get most of your $ out of the SHO whenever you decide to sell it. That won't happen with the Subie.

[89stang]

Keep the stang if you have any doubts!! I made the mistake of getting rid of my second fox! I should of kept it.

[VaderGT]

Here's a thought. You don't seem sold on swapping the GT, so keep the stang and find a nice clean '93-'95 SHO with a 5-speed and you'll have a fun, safe, and reliable winter car. You'll only be out of pocket $3k - $5k, and you'll be able to get most of your $ out of the SHO whenever you decide to sell it. That won't happen with the Subie.
sorry but YUCK thats an ugly car..I am not really a ford person except for the 2010+ Mustangs. I Just kinda like my car and did a decent amount of stuff to it and taken a lot of care of it. I dont know why STi>2010 mustang..if it means for power not really a big deal to me as I wouldnt be buying a STi if I wanted power..I would get a new 5.0. I never been to the track and probably never will be..i just putt around and like to tinker.

[PaxtonShelby]

The only reason I suggested a SHO is because they are AWESOME!!!
A SHO is a great way to have a fun daily driver ( a 5-speed that loves 7k rpms all day and begs for more... ) that will go like a billygoat in the snow, and be responsible ( seats for the kiddies ) and safe at the same time. 4 wheels discs, ABS, great ride, nice handling.. A good-running SHO will outrun a stock fox body Mustang all day, pull mid-20s on the gas mileage, cost very little to insure, and isn't bad for maintenance. Your GT is a sweet car - just trying to find a way to help you keep it and meet your other needs at the same time. There aren't many, if any, other cars out there with comparable performance and capabilities for the price of a SHO. Or maybe there is some other car out there you can pick up cheap for a winter / foul weather beater?? Maybe an older Maxima or something like that?

[97LaserRed]

2010 gt < sti
2011 gt > sti
agreed!:awsome: