2008 WRX STI or 2011-2014 WRX
Hello everyone, I hope this is the right place for a question like this. I really would appreciate some input from people that know these cars well.
I am currently on the market for a used WRX and am in a bit of a toss up with what to really go for.
My budget is right around $15k for a used car, and my requirements are something with 4 doors, with AWD (Minnesota), a standard transmission, and fin to drive. This means the WRX is one option on the very short list.
I'm finding a handful of the 2008-2014 WRX in this range, all with 90k or more miles in most cases. Now I know the 08 WRX is not desirable, and frankly if I were to get a wrx I prefer the 2011+ for the body styling. I also am strictly looking at stock vehicles, I don't want mods as this will be a DD and something to live with regularly.
Now I've found a 2008 STI that is all stock, going for the same price as the standard WRXs, with the same miles (94k). To me this seems like a very solid contender. I even price checked insurance for me and the STI was slightly less than a standard WRX.
Is there any reason to not give this a hard look? What are some common problems to look out for? Or should I toss that option out right now?
Thank you for any and all guidance! I'm not too familiar with the Subaru world, but I'm learning.
Posted May 16, 2019, 12:12 PM UTC
I mean I would avoid it because it’s a narrow body stick eye but that’s just me
Well the STI is a wide body in 08, only the WRX is narrow body those years
Oop guess I’m mistaken, my bad.
It's alright! I appreciate at least taking a moment to chime in.