2018 STI and WRX Finally Updated
01-09-2017, 09:10 AM
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The 2018 Subaru WRX And WRX STI Are Less Tragic Inside Than They Used To Be
Finally updated the interior of the STI! Recaros look good, not a fan of the piano black finger print magnet interior bits.
Finally updated the interior of the STI! Recaros look good, not a fan of the piano black finger print magnet interior bits.
I was very close to buying a 2016 WRX this year, but it just seemed very long in the tooth, and it didn't come with any of the safety options Subaru has on their other vehicles. It drove very well but that was about it. I respect them and all but it just didn't hit all of the right buttons for me.
01-09-2017, 09:21 AM
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01-09-2017, 12:06 PM
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Why would I buy one of these over a Focus RS???
01-09-2017, 12:12 PM
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It will go up in price, I do not like the cosmetic changes, especially the bumper, and I like the '17 Premium/LTD wheels much better. I'm getting one for under invoice and need it quicker than the '18 delivery will take place this summer. If the road noise bothers me that much.... well that is some dynamat and foam away from being permanently fixed. Done that to previous vehicles, takes a Saturday afternoon and a few cold beers. Their audio is terrible (NAV as well) , even the HK option, so I'll likely be ripping it apart anyway for audio. Thankful that the HU isn't tied to some electronic nanny. It's not difficult to change in this vehicle.
01-09-2017, 01:30 PM
#16
Well I was waiting on this announcement as I need a new DD this year. Same old EJ in the STi. This MMC takes us through MY19, and that will be 17 years of the exact same motor in it. That's crazy in automotive years.
2020 will be an all new STi and WRX, with an all new motor in the STi. At that point there better be a 5dr option or there will be hell to pay.
I can't do big F off wings so I will be picking up a WRX soon. I like the '17 wheels better than these new ones on the '18 and I don't see any significant changes with the WRX.
The DCCD changes on the STi may not be a good thing. The current and old version has planetary gears, so this may be a downgrade on the '18, jury is out until some folks in the know get their hands on it.
2020 will be an all new STi and WRX, with an all new motor in the STi. At that point there better be a 5dr option or there will be hell to pay.
I can't do big F off wings so I will be picking up a WRX soon. I like the '17 wheels better than these new ones on the '18 and I don't see any significant changes with the WRX.
The DCCD changes on the STi may not be a good thing. The current and old version has planetary gears, so this may be a downgrade on the '18, jury is out until some folks in the know get their hands on it.
01-09-2017, 02:04 PM
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I don't like anything out, and this isn't a first choice deal. But I'm tired of driving an appliance for DD.
01-09-2017, 02:23 PM
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I sold my 41.5 sticker car for 36,250 with 2,300 miles on it and it was 100% mint and stock. I guess if you buy one from Heurburger or whoever in Colorado for under invoice you might be ok but I did not experience the incredible resale value that everyone talks about with Subaru.
01-09-2017, 03:30 PM
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I sold my 41.5 sticker car for 36,250 with 2,300 miles on it and it was 100% mint and stock. I guess if you buy one from Heurburger or whoever in Colorado for under invoice you might be ok but I did not experience the incredible resale value that everyone talks about with Subaru.
01-09-2017, 04:43 PM
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Maybe you paid too much on the front end? Did you buy a limited? The trick with the STi is get the base, and get it at invoice. But that is common with many brands. Higher trims, once used, don't fetch as much as the difference in trims when new. I'm going middle of the road. I made out pretty good when I sold my STi hatch. Subaru isn't rated #1 in resale out of thin air.