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Originally Posted by InfestedShadow
do people owning a STi REALLY take care of it ?
because I might wont be able tobuy one before at least 2 years, and I wish when I buy it, it look like new. anoyone to cheer me :'( ?
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InfestedShadow: I don't know how old you are, but if you're around the neighborhood of 20 and are able to save up $32k (appox. cost of new STi) in two years, please tell me your secret haha. Anyway, about getting a used STi, just a piece of advice -- if the car is a "kid's car" (as in very fast and sporty looking), most likely you will get one that has been run into the ground. If you buy from a dealership, you pay more, but you get some kind of warranty under lemon law, but you're unsure of the previous driver, which means you could get a car that had been abused. If you buy from a private seller, it's cheaper, you have a general idea of the previous owner, but the warranty you get is a taillight one (as soon as they don't see your taillights, you are SOL). Best bet, if you're going to buy an STi, save up until you can afford to purchase a new one, and baby it until your first oil change. I have a 2003 WRX and I didn't really hit the turbo (which kicks in around 3500 RPM) until my first oil change. After the first oil change, you can play with your car a little bit without having to worry about damaging your engine. Best of luck to you, and I hope my advice helped.