That year I was, yeah. We actually met at Rim a few years before that, iirc. You were with Shiv and there was an arguement between four of us. Good times.

 

Argument with me and Shiv? No, you gotta be mistaken!

 

No, it was an arguement with my group and your group.

 

That's pretty amazing actually... lol


Nah, Shiv's cool when you get to know him, he just has a rough exterior.

 

I know him. He isn't cool. I'll leave it at that.

 

A lot of people say that, him and I have gone through a bunch together, but in the end he means well, just has a tough exterior.


You know who REALLY sucks? Is Chris, from ISpeed... He got fired and isn't with then anymore, but was one of the founders and was with them for years... Biggest d-bag ever!

 

I don't know Chris.

 

Consider yourself lucky. He's the reason that Ispeed has a bad rep... Erm, bar that... He's ONE of the reasons.

 

BTW, I'll do a drop by at your work again sometime soon... As long as Im not bugging you.

 

You don't bug me when you stop in. You're always welcome.

 

Sweet... We hella NASIOC'd this thread.

 

FYI, invited some people over to watch the game. You're welcome as well if you'd like.

 

Going back to the price - I really hope the price would be lower than current STi pricing due to the lack of amenities but I am skeptical. I can't help but think the name 'Special Edition' is another word for 'Expensive'.

If it is indeed the TR version of the STi and is in the $28K - $32K I would give Subaru a standing ovation. I think most would agree with that

 

I agree. The new STi is far too expensive for just about everyone I talk to... You used to be able to get a brand new STi OUT THE DOOR for around 31k, and that's with options and tax, etc... The new STi's MSRP is $35k, and it's something that sticks out in everyone's minds... The STi and EVO used to be so popular due to the bang for the buck... Sure, you still get a pretty good deal in getting an STi, but I've seen people spend over 40k for a new STi, and that was paying MSRP... At this point in time, I'd rather get a new EVO then an STi, and cost being one of the major factors.

I like the new EVO body style, and they are still a great deal, cheaper then the STi with just about the same performance... I dunno, I just can't see myself paying that much for a new STi... Maybe if it were a lot better then the last GD body style, but it isn't... Where that extra $5k+ went is beyond me. $5k may not sound like a lot to some rich guy that can afford to throw money away, but for the average joe like you and I, that $5k+ is a lot of money and can pay for A LOT of mods...


I got my 2007 STi with 11k miles for $28k OUT THE DOOR, that's with tax and everything... This was in early 2008 so the car was almost brand new, and I got it at a dealer... That's the kind of pricing that I'd expect from Subaru... But almost 40K for a new STi with options? I dunno man, I really think I'd rather get an EVO and spend money on a bunch of mods that would spins circles around the new STi...

Don't get me wrong, I love subies and I'm driving my 3rd one and have been an active member here for about 10 years, but money plays a major factor in buying a new car, knowing how much the last model year cost, and seeing the 5k markup in MSRP of the new one def leaves a bad taste in my mouth, and I know I'm not alone.

If Subaru made a TR version of the STi and made it more along the $31k range, they'd sell a hell of a lot more cars. I know of at least 10 people who have purchased other cars after having their hearts set on STi's, but changed their mind after calculating the cost of a new one. These are people who totally wanted a Subaru and were totally set on getting one... But after the price factor was considered, they chose different cars, a couple of them getting EVO's instead.

The MSRP on a new EVO GSR is about 33k, but I've seen people get them for about $31.5 before tax... It's def a bit more expensive then the old EVO, but still a much better deal then the new STi and it comes with better stuff, like 18" wheels, better tires, etc, etc... If you had money to get a new car, would you rather spend $31.5k for a new EVO, or 34k for the new STi? I know it's not a huge difference, but it's enough to sway a lot of people.

 

Yep, $35K+ is just too much.... but people pay it. I just cant do it, I prefer buying used also. In 2007 I bought a 2004 STi with 22K miles for $23K.

That said, I'm open to buying new.... I'd trade my 04 STi for a zero APR / $28K special edition STi in a heartbeat