Daily-driven reliablity (with STi?)
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Daily Driven Reliablity
I plan to get an STI for daily commuting, how reliable is the car overall. I plan to leave it stock. I searched for some threads, but I could not find much. Im getting rid of my piece of crap car now, and I don't want to hassle with another problematic car. Should I stay away from this car or get it?
#3
well Nickk6 i've had mine for a few weeks and it's my only ride....(05 STi) and i don't have far to commute, but yes i believe it's fine...the only thing is it gets pretty rotten gas milage. so if this is an issue for you i would recomend against it then...other than that i actually look forward going to and coming from work now..
#4
Yes, it is a reliable car... any car would be if you ask me.
I would not recommend an STi for a long commute, the reason being is the gas mileage.
If it's just for a regular commute and not for any sort of having fun with, get the regular WRX. I think it is a much ideal buy.
I would not recommend an STi for a long commute, the reason being is the gas mileage.
If it's just for a regular commute and not for any sort of having fun with, get the regular WRX. I think it is a much ideal buy.
#7
I got my STi in october. I get about 250 miles before the gas light comes on. It's my daily
driver and I put about 500 miles a week on it. It looks to get between 18-21 MPG depending
on how hard I drive it.
driver and I put about 500 miles a week on it. It looks to get between 18-21 MPG depending
on how hard I drive it.
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I've had my car now for 16 months. My commute is about eighty miles round-trip. Yes the car has power windows, is air-conditioned and such. But you gotta understand what the STi is, it is a high performance vehicle. There is a lot of tire noise, little squeaks, and rattles, driveline noises. But boy, is it a hoot to drive. My kids don't grumble about it, but my wife only complains about the tire noise. It is a firm riding car, kinda twitchy on rough pavement/grooved freeways. But hey, I know what the STi is,and I look forward to driving it everytime. Might I suggest the Legacy GT as a more sporty/comfortable alternative compared to the raw and edgy power that the STi offers.
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none of that stuff bothers me, I just have relatives bugging me about getting a more luxurious car. I come from driving a car with 235-40-18 tires (plenty of road noise here)....and squeeks galore, although my car was only lowered with a eibach pro-kit it was still semi smooth. I am going to test drive the STI on the freeway this week. As well as some other cars in the same price range.
thanks for the input
thanks for the input
#14
Go EVO. For those long commutes or sit and wait. seats are VERY VERY comfy. .. lol
Well ultimately when you look at STi/EVO the last thing on your mind is comfortability.. I think we all know that this topic has been discussed quite a bit and if you are looking for comfort look to the XI in the bmw 3 series(awd)...
Well ultimately when you look at STi/EVO the last thing on your mind is comfortability.. I think we all know that this topic has been discussed quite a bit and if you are looking for comfort look to the XI in the bmw 3 series(awd)...
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Everyone harps on the seats about the STi (esp. vs the Evo's)....yes the Evo's seats are MUCH better, but if it's just seats that are the hang-up with the STi, those are easily replaceable from the aftermarket (as long as you're comfortable losing the side airbags....and actually that's a good question in itself....will removing the seats cause any kind of malfunction light?)