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Old 06-30-2011, 08:46 PM
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Need STi purchase advise!!

I've been out of the forums and the Subaru community for a few years and am looking to pick up an STi to replace my totaled Audi.

I had an '02 WRX that was significantly modified & was making about 300 whp & wtq.

I'm currently debating between a '06/'07 STi & an '08 STi.
I'm wondering if the '08+ models are worth the extra costs. Based on power (engine design), suspension design, reliability, power potential, or anything else that's different.
I'm looking for everyone's educated opinion on which model is better/worse based on their experience.

Thanks!!!!
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Old 06-30-2011, 09:09 PM
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First I'd say witch style you like better. The GD hawkeye or the 08/09/10. If you like the 06/07 go with the 06, the 07 had motor issues.

The 08's I believe are better performers all around stock v stock. But I don't think those differences are enough to make you choose the 08+ over the GD's
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Old 07-02-2011, 09:15 PM
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And this is why I-club is so much better than the punks on nasioc ... On I-club I get an answer ... On nasioc I get told to not ask a technical question about which model year is better and they close my thread ....
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get the 08+ sti they make power very easy, i had a bugeye and traded it in for a 2010 sti..
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Knight I'm just curious. What was the mod list on your wrx? And what dyno was it?
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Old 07-02-2011, 10:02 PM
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^im also curious of a mod list
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Old 07-02-2011, 10:16 PM
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Before it was totaled by hail and sold:
2.5L STi block
TGV deletes
SR56
Cobb CAI
Vishnu Signature Series cat less TBE
Cobb Hard Turbo inlet pipe
STi pinks
255lph Walboro
Tien Springs
18" Driftz Wheels
Cobb Adjustable rear swaybar
Whiteline Antisquat
Rear Sub-Frame locks
JDM STi 6-MT
STi TMIC

That's what I can remember ... It's been about 8 months since I had it. It was well over 310whp on 91oct
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