cassard
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the major problem from the STi's from the past 6 years were the engines. The new STi has the same engine in the new model.
problem ?
BMW M235i vs. CLA A45AMG vs. Subaru WRX STi
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the major problem from the STi's from the past 6 years were the engines. The new STi has the same engine in the new model.
problem ?
Gregster
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The biggest issue I have with North American auto journalists is they are never too negative about a car. If they were too negative no more all expenses paid trips to test drive cars. IMO if Subaru cared that much about "engineering" they would have designed a new motor for the new car instead of putting a bad hangover in. Why not give us the 2.0T that the rest of the world gets...
I just know the Subaru will be full of rattles and questionable build quality. That's my biggest grip. You dump 50k on a car that really started life off as a 20k econobox. You get a fancyish drivetrain but nothing more. I'd give up a few tenths of a lap time for some quality door cards!
manifeste00
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Just get the WRX with the new 2,0L. Best bang for the bucks.
Problem solved.
http://http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1090558_2015-subaru-wrx-vs-2015-subaru-wrx-sti-which-is-best-for-you
TheGreatOne
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Its funny, I was recently looking at 2012 STI's cause I figured it would be a good practical car (back seat, wagon space) with some performance but I couldn't get past how cheap the doors looked...its like the money ran out for the build.
New ones look to have fixed that. That AMG CLA looks a bit off, can't put my finger on it, need to see it in person
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skylox
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No but it's currently blowing monthly , add more power and its gonna blow daily
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Interesting perspective. This probably means that reviews that compare two or more cars should be taken more seriously, since they have to choose a 'winner', and inevitably, piss off one manufacturer more than another.
Gregster
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PassatDub
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What's really hilarious about Subaru with all the warranty issues, and we all know I'm one of those, is that when you go to service your car, they sell you their cars, including the WRX / STI, as cars ready for the track. I can't find the ad on YT right now, but they put a driver behind the wheel with a full helmet on, but if you ever track the car, they will make our life miserable in case of a claim AKA engine / turbo, even if your bone stock
This. You can easily flash the car for more power and a better powerband / torque curve, and it won't make the car less reliable - it's already a POS, but I believe the issue is related to emissions. Basically, chip the car yourself, with a Cobb, the dealer won't be able to see it in case of a claim if you de-installed it, or so I heard.
Yes, and it's totally valid. Wasn't arguing with you. I'm new to reading/watching car reviews, so it's useful for me to keep what you said in mind. And I enjoyed your recent M235i review too, btw.