Getting a new car. Opinions? [Archive]

Chino7385

07-21-2005, 02:40 PM

Im gonna be getting a new car soon (Not giving up the Celi). Ive narrowed it down to 2 cars and i just wanted to get some opinions. Im down to a Srt4 and a Sti. And please dont just say "pick the Sti", give me a reason behind your choice.

Carbonized_GT

07-21-2005, 02:46 PM

STi: greater performance...more reliable, better looking. AWD, Japanese. higher quality interior. better sounding car. more upgrades.

slvceli

07-21-2005, 03:55 PM

sti for reliability. What color would you get? It looks really good in black moded.

Teknikal

07-21-2005, 04:03 PM

Sti...not dodge

Chino7385

07-21-2005, 06:18 PM

If i got the Sti i would Black or Blue. Everyone has blue though. I dont like the white. The new ACR Srt's in white look good. IF i got a SRT it would have to be the ACR.

oONoGoAutoOo

07-21-2005, 06:23 PM

sti. dont get the srt-4.

crbn blu

07-21-2005, 06:24 PM

STi:
Pros - Good looks, better quality parts, AWD, better wheels, better company, better after market support, faster, better resale value
Cons - $$

SRT-4
Pros - $$, quick, mods provided from Mopar that can be considered "dealer installed options" and therefore warrantied,
Cons - FWD, no limited slip (only if you get a 2003), low resale value, cheap interior, Dodge produces N/A Neons with a "SRT Package" that makes a base model neon look like your SRT (knock off), the car is more common than the STi (at least around here)

AdamVIP

07-21-2005, 06:24 PM

STI cause its all wheel drive and has a better powertrain.

DopeCelicaGT

07-21-2005, 06:36 PM

What everyone else said.

Chino7385

07-21-2005, 06:40 PM

Funny how if i were to ask people at Neons.org, it would be one sided like this but for the neon. Well, thats why i wanted to ask the people here. Ive always leaned towards the STI. The only thing is that SRT is more or less around $10,000 less then the STI. Ill probrbly end up with the STI. Im just gonna hate someday running into a SRT on the highway and getting pull from a roll. Its all about the dig.

Teknikal

07-21-2005, 07:06 PM

Because buying a car is all about winning street races.

Chino7385

07-21-2005, 08:29 PM

Because buying a car is all about winning street races.

I actually dont remeber the last time i was in a race that was on the street. Well over a year. But occasionaly, i do like to have fun like most.

blackTRDcelica

07-21-2005, 08:32 PM

STi: greater performance...more reliable, better looking. AWD, Japanese. higher quality interior. better sounding car. more upgrades.

pretty much got all of it .... ohh yeh plus better turbo and better gear ratio and way!!!!! faster 0-60 etc... had one before =D proven fact that sti will kill any srt4 plus srt4 is a freaking american made! what the h are you thinking =D haha

blackTRDcelica

07-21-2005, 08:34 PM

Teknikal

07-21-2005, 08:45 PM

swwwwwwooooooosssssssshhhhhh

point right over

marc

07-22-2005, 08:01 AM

drive them both
pick the one you prefer

realize the STi is about 50% more expensive though . . . . but you get what you pay for.

AdamVIP

07-22-2005, 01:01 PM

you know now that i look you should get the sti cause you already own a neon. Why have two.

Chino7385

07-22-2005, 02:51 PM

Thats true, would have 2 neons. One slow neon is enough :D . I guess i gotta with the STI. I dont know if you guys have seen it yet but the 06 STI's have a different front end. ill try to find a picture to see what u guys think.

Chino7385

07-22-2005, 02:59 PM

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/images/subaru-wrx-06-sti-1.JPG

Chino7385

07-22-2005, 03:12 PM

heres what the STI is supose to look like in 07

http://www.wrxownersclub.com.au/news/my06sti.jpg

marc

07-22-2005, 03:59 PM

the new STi is hideous - get the one with the slanty headlights.

ZBoyce

07-22-2005, 04:07 PM

yea, oh god dont get a new one.

what the hell is the decision here, a neon or a impreza?

:scared: :furious: :AF: :angry: :crazy2:

NitroRedGT

07-22-2005, 04:08 PM

I am in the market just as you are. I have test driven both cars and they are both pretty fun rides. From my research there are srts with stock internals holding 450-500 whp. I didnt do much research on the sti because sabaru has a very good rep as compared to dodge. From a dig you will never beat a skilled sti with similiar mods and hp due to the AWD. From a roll it would be a drivers race. I think you should maybe look at some other vechicles in the same price range that 32k-?????? would result in some parts such as a turbo. 32-22 leaves around 10k into your srt which would make it faster. Just consider all your options and know srt4 is pretty reliable for a dodge(and the money).

Chino7385

07-22-2005, 07:28 PM

Im gonna probably get a 05 STI unless something comes up and cant aford it. Then i might go with the cheaper SRT. But would rather have the STI.

sO mAnY mOdS

07-22-2005, 08:01 PM

AdamVIP

07-23-2005, 12:27 AM

Nope I say get the first year of the suzuki type grill. Its so ugly its cool. I only hope they ditch the blue interior cause it doesnt look right on the non blue cars

NoRulzAt140 Mph

07-23-2005, 12:52 AM

Because buying a car is all about winning street races.

:nono: what about the look?!?!? i rather have a slow ass celica rather then a freaking '04 mustang cobra just because its faster! B/S ur dumb if that what you think about whenever you buy a car!

With comments like that I wonder if half the crap you say is true. You dont sound smart enough to have owned a turbo GT.
swwwwwwooooooosssssssshhhhhh

point right over

:werd::rofl:
no offense man but its just a stupid question that didnt need to be asked...there is no doubt that the STi is a superior car in every way(cept top end, the neons is the same or better) but it costs like $13k more. i dont see why ud even compare them...if u can easily afford an STi(and u are comfortable spending 33k on a subaru) why on earth would u get an srt-4?

:werd: They arent even in the same class. The price range alone is enough to make you wanna reconsider this question.

Automaton

07-23-2005, 10:24 AM

If you can afford the STI, get it. Only haters who can't afford the STi would PREFER the SRT-4. I'm not saying the SRT-4 is bad for the price you pay, but there is no way on earth that it will ever be a better car than the STI. Think about it. I bet 90% of the SRT-4 forum you mentioned only dog on the STI because all they could afford was the SRT-4. The SRT-4 is just a neon with a turbo engine slapped in. The STI has a race heritage and much higher quality all around in every aspect of a car that matters. But in the end, you must buy what you can afford. A lot of people here would LOVE to be driving a Ferrari, but all we could afford is a Celica. That doesn't make the Celica better or worse. It is a good car for the money, but it is what we could afford.

BadAndy

07-23-2005, 10:30 AM

Sti, you get what you paid for

blugts

07-23-2005, 10:33 AM

STI is the best choice for value and performance and long term reliability. Get the gray one with the sharp gun metal or black wheels-nice. The Dodge loses value quickly and it is cheaply made.

blugts

07-23-2005, 10:36 AM

Get the infinity G35 coupe--sweeeeet.

SILVERgrace

07-23-2005, 11:13 AM

sti because its awd, in my opinion looks better than the srt-4, and it is faster than the srt-4. it is your deciosion ether one is pretty bad ass

Oo DaRk StAr oO

07-23-2005, 11:32 AM

You are comparing Apples to oranges.

I'd get a G35 Coupe.

Chino7385

07-23-2005, 07:42 PM

no offense man but its just a stupid question that didnt need to be asked...there is no doubt that the STi is a superior car in every way(cept top end, the neons is the same or better) but it costs like $13k more. i dont see why ud even compare them...if u can easily afford an STi(and u are comfortable spending 33k on a subaru) why on earth would u get an srt-4?

I dont think it was a stupid question. I just wanted to hear peoples opinions on both cars. I dont know if you noticed but i am neon owner. I like neons. The price rang was the thing making me indecisive.

GTSDOHCVVTLi

07-23-2005, 09:56 PM

I'd get an EVO over an STi. I've driven both and the feel of the EVO VIII is superior to the STi. It's more predictable and just deems more fun to drive. Price is about the same too.

SILVERgrace

07-24-2005, 09:11 PM

3000gt vr4 because awd, twin turbo, 320 hp, 315 torque, and bad ass

NoRulzAt140 Mph

07-24-2005, 09:18 PM

3000gt vr4 because awd, twin turbo, 320 hp, 315 torque, and bad ass

Too heavy, Too expensive, Too poorly built. Supra for the same price.

DopeCelicaGT

07-24-2005, 09:40 PM

3000gt vr4 because awd, twin turbo, 320 hp, 315 torque, and bad ass

Too heavy, Too expensive, Too poorly built. Supra for the same price.

:werd:

StaticX27

07-24-2005, 10:32 PM

Insurance is cheaper on the sti. 4 door car with a damn high safety rating.

GTSDOHCVVTLi

07-25-2005, 07:31 AM

Insurance is cheaper on the sti. 4 door car with a damn high safety rating.

I wouldn't base a decision on a car over the insurance. If your looking for performance and have the money, insurance shouldnt be a factor. I'd still go witht he EVO VIII though.

StaticX27

07-25-2005, 11:41 AM

Just pointing out one more thing, because some people get a car they can afford, and then realize the cost to own is alot higher than they anticipated. Insurance is one of those things.

GTSDOHCVVTLi

07-25-2005, 11:44 AM

Just pointing out one more thing, because some people get a car they can afford, and then realize the cost to own is alot higher than they anticipated. Insurance is one of those things.

:werd:

so very true

gts_rosh

07-25-2005, 01:30 PM

Man if I had a choice between STi & SRT-4, then I wouldn't even blink twice...STi all the WAY. STi is highend sports car, SRT-4 low-end (like extremely low-end).

sO mAnY mOdS

07-25-2005, 03:05 PM

i was in a neon a few years back...then i sat in the srt-4...same **** down to the roll up rear windows..POS!

Chino7385

07-25-2005, 08:18 PM

i was in a neon a few years back...then i sat in the srt-4...same **** down to the roll up rear windows..POS!

Well i have a first gen. Mine is different down to the power rear windows. :D

CELICAonaPROWL

07-25-2005, 08:28 PM

Even though these are not choices, I'd either get an Evo, G35, or 350. I'd rather have a fast and good looking car then a car that has to be fast so people don't see how ugly it is.

freegts

07-25-2005, 08:38 PM

These topics are always pretty funny in my opinion. My choice would be(and might be this spring) the STi. I pretty much feel the same about the Neon as most people who have posted here except that I have one other hang-up. I just cannot get over the first time I saw a Neon advertisement. It was a huge billboard, with the front end of a Neon, and it looked like a smiley face, across the top of the the ad it said, "Hi........I'm Neon" I almost puked. From that day on I knew I'd never own one of those cars. The fact is, if the topic were a choice between a new SRT4, and maybe something like a current Model Corolla or something, it might be a little harder to chose. But, having the choice between an "STi" and a "SRT4" is just no contest , go for the best car, not neccessarily just the fastest of the two. Subaru is just a superior company to Dodge these days. Good luck in your endeavors

CALIGTS

07-25-2005, 08:41 PM

sti

as33_97

07-25-2005, 09:12 PM

what about an S2000. I was looking into an sti evo 350 and now i added a s2000 to the list. How do they rank to an sti??

NoRulzAt140 Mph

07-26-2005, 04:28 AM

what about an S2000. I was looking into an sti evo 350 and now i added a s2000 to the list. How do they rank to an sti??

Its as fast as a Z or maybe 1-2 tenths slower. Handles tremednously. Very nice top end. Cheaper. STI would smoke it.

Beast

07-26-2005, 04:39 AM

If you have the money for an Sti, then that is an easy choice. The interior of the Neon makes the Sti look like a Lexus. The cars aren't even comparible. It would be like choosing between a Camaro and a Corvette. If the Corvette was in the price range, well there's your answer. :thumbup:

fox2000gt-s

07-26-2005, 05:00 AM

IF you got an S2000, then you'ld have to slap a supercharger on there to even contend with the STI.

If I were in your shoes, I'd get the Sti because of all the reasons already stated.

sO mAnY mOdS

07-26-2005, 06:06 AM

s2000 is teh sexyness

id get that if i fit in it :rofl:

Oo DaRk StAr oO

07-26-2005, 06:38 AM

marc

07-26-2005, 08:46 AM

IF you got an S2000, then you'ld have to slap a supercharger on there to even contend with the STI.

If I were in your shoes, I'd get the Sti because of all the reasons already stated.

Supercharged S2000s are a joke

Head gasket + turbo setup = 425 rwhp.

sO mAnY mOdS

07-26-2005, 09:36 AM

ITBs :crazy2:

SILVERgrace

07-26-2005, 10:03 AM

Too heavy, Too expensive, Too poorly built. Supra for the same price.

not that expensive only like 12000 for one with 70k miles but yes still to heavy and poorly built

CelicaDetective

07-26-2005, 11:44 AM

This post sucks.

Comparing the 2 cars is like comparing a Big Mac and fries to a huge top-cut steak and lobster tail.

STI, but you probably can't afford it.

eurotoyz

07-26-2005, 12:24 PM

get an sw20 (mr2 91-95)! buy the n/a and jdm motor swap (not in cali.) or buy a turbo and rebuild it. you can get one for like 6-9k in decent condition. stock block can hold up to 400 tq!

or get the new soltice and get a gm performance super charger for all under 24k.
2 cents

sO mAnY mOdS

07-26-2005, 12:25 PM

gm yes wonderful idea

FrostsCelicaGTS

07-26-2005, 12:26 PM

SRT-4 theres so many options behind that car . The mopar stage 3 kit is unremarkably quick. And by the time you get the Mopar stage 3 w the Srt-4 you wont even spend as much as the STI. Plus the Srt-4 is way lighter.

NoRulzAt140 Mph

07-26-2005, 12:30 PM

This post sucks.

Comparing the 2 cars is like comparing a Big Mac and fries to a huge top-cut steak and lobster tail.

:rofl:

Chino7385

07-26-2005, 08:22 PM

This post sucks.

Comparing the 2 cars is like comparing a Big Mac and fries to a huge top-cut steak and lobster tail.

STI, but you probably can't afford it.

If it sucks then dont post. Im asking for opinions on each car. Im not asking everyone what i should buy, because thats my decision. Anyways.
I drove both cars today. Ill have to say that the sti i alot faster then i thought. Though i felt more at home in the SRT, the sti is more fun to drive. And since i "probably cant afford it", i told the dealership to bring me a black one with silver rims and not the gold. I dont like how they look with the gold. So ill be picking that up soon.

sO mAnY mOdS

07-27-2005, 03:08 AM

just cuz u bought it doesnt mean u can afford it ;)
jfwy have fun...btw u=teh lose for not liking the gold wheels, they are so hot
btw u really made the right choice...my friend got an srt-4 to replace a s/c svt focus and he hates it

aznkhaos

07-27-2005, 03:37 AM

congrats on the decision. ive never driven a sti but my friend has a srt-4..not a bad car..but it had hella problems with it. even though it was brand new off the lot. and btw friend takes good care of his car too so wudnt have been his fault

NoRulzAt140 Mph

07-27-2005, 04:16 AM