ashumo

iTrader: (6)

okay makes sense now. 150 that a few buck lower than me on a 05 STi when I was trying to decide evo or sti.

I should go drive one just to see, but that always leads to new cars. I rack up lots of miles, thats why I dont lease cars.

Brijen123

I drive about 8,000 to 10,000 mile per year sometimes lower.

fromWRXtoEVO

iTrader: (18)

I don't think you are balancing the decisions fairly.

1) The insurance is going to be higher in a newer car no matter what, so that explains the first one. A 06 STI has a higher value in the market than a 05 STI with same mileage,equipment,etc,etc
2) The comment about being a 05 but looking extra low miles is self explanatory, the car hasn't being sold and was on the show room for a while, remember, the new STI was launched maybe 2-3 months ago so your explanation is out of the window
3) As far as I know, the STI comes with a short throw shifter, also the 05 were equipped with a CD player stock, you don't want the 6 in 1 cd player anyway, I had it and it went bad 4 months after I bought the car, so no advantages here.
4) The payments are going to vary not only becuase of the options but also because of the overall price,financing,credit,etc. So this explanation of yours does have much logic either. If I buy a Evo with SSL package instead of a Evo without SSL package that means you are going to pay the extra $15-20 a month for the extra equipment.
5) If you don't like the 06 front end that means this is a personal choice, I don't like the 06 front end either that is why you have many other car choices.


Before jumping into conclusions go and test drive a Evo9 GSR or MR, in my opinion the RS would be my last choice among Evo9GSR,MR or STI.

Good luck!!

Brijen123

Can't go wrong with any either car if you ask me. It all comes down to what I can afford

Brijen123

To me IMO the Evo looks better in a stealthy way and the Sti looks better in a aggressive warrior type way. Both cars have great body lines but I do prefer the front mount intercooler on the Evo which is also more effecient.

fromWRXtoEVO

iTrader: (18)

Correct, don't get me wrong, you have to balance your budget and also your taste, Do I like Ferrari Enzo? Yes, Can I afford it? No. This is not your case, I think you can afford either car(06 STI,05STI,06Evo9 ) but I heard you, you want to save money here and there.


If you are trying to squeze an extra $30 or $40 on your pocket, then call a few insurance companies and get a free quote, also find different financing(lower interest). If you like the STI go for it, it is a great car and it is toe to toe with the Evo no matter what people say.

evo637

Are you really saving money by leasing the car? In terms of the car being a daily driver I would pick the sti, but the interior space is really small compared to the evo.

Brijen123

I am saving more then 40 a month I have been dealing on both cars for the past month and have gotten below invoice on both.

Payment
Evo 450 a month 284 insurance
Sti 390 a month 229 insurance

I will save 115 a month and I have the best insurace company

MrBubbler

iTrader: (8)

what kinda dealership you going too! 450 is insane.

Brijen123

My first evo I paid 600 a month and the Rs was 500 but I lived with my parents at the time and had less bills.

ddubb

iTrader: (24)

Those monthly payments are insainly high, I know you are younger with maybe less credit history, but the payments still seem very high even if you plan to lease with little/no money down payment.

you should search for a really good interest rate and lease term to lower the payments. Just a thought...for the same amount of money in a lease I could lease a new bmw M6, now that doesn't make sense does it.

nirvevo

iTrader: (10)

Nature has a curious way of thinning out the herd. Improves the gene pool or something.

There's also that thing about leading a horse to water and so on.

:-?

libila

I've driven both I would suggest the STi for a daily driver. I may be a bit bias though, being a Subaru owner and all. I'm looking in to both cars myself right now.