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09-22-2004, 01:22 AM
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Should I trade in the SRT-4 for an STi?
Well I'm no longer upside down on my loan. That's my first reason for considering an upgrade. And let's be honest...trading in my front-wheel drive SRT-4 for an all-wheel drive STi would be one helluvan upgrade. I've test driven an '04 STi and nearly shat myself when I felt how well it handled. Power was similar. The shifter needs to be replaced with a shorter throw, but other than that I have no criticisms. What a car!
As I see it my two options are to 1.) return the car to stock, sell off my mods, and then accept blue book value from a Subaru dealership or 2.) sell the car on my own, mods included, and get a little more money. What do you guys think? I value your opinions. In fact, about a year ago I came here asking a similar question after some old fart totalled my '02 Spec V. http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=131968 
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09-22-2004, 01:49 AM
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Re: Should I trade in the SRT-4 for an STi?
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1.Always sell your mods separatelly. most people are afraid that modded cars have been abused. 2.Make sure you get an 05 STi they are far superior to 04's. They get a yaw sensor to give more info to the DCCD and most importantly they diched that stupid old diff up front and they got instead a proper helical diff. The interior is better, the steering ratio is smaller, and the new short throw they offer is supposed to work wonders for the shifts. 3. Consider the new Evo MR. It has better aerodinamics, bilstein struts tuned quite extensivelly on the the Nurburing, active center diff, al roof, bbs wheels, and a proper helical diff up front that the regular 03/04 evos missed. 4. you need to post more here on AF and not ditch us like you did your the srtforums 
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09-22-2004, 02:04 AM
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Re: Should I trade in the SRT-4 for an STi?
LOL. I still lurk a lot. I'm just an extraverted post whore in the SRT forums. So many youngins that needs to be learned, you know?
 The Evo MR is out. Not for anything performance related, but it doesn't offer side airbags. Both the 'ol lady and I agree that these are a must nowadays. As far as removing mods...does it effect private party sales negatively too? I know a dealership would naturally go over the car with a fine tooth comb, but I would thing most car enthusiasts would just consider it one less mod for them to have to buy.
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09-22-2004, 02:24 AM
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Re: Re: Should I trade in the SRT-4 for an STi?
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side airbag, schmide airbag just just get an inflatable rubber pilow and if you see a car about to t-bone you just blow it up really fast. Or just ride with a down pillow stuffed between the door and seat. See problem solved. And yes mods will affect private sales even more. Unless the guy that buys it from you is a good friend and knows that you did the mods perferctly and you did not abuse the car. Otherwise is hard to trust a stranger to have done a good job. Plus most enthusiats like to do their own mods.
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09-22-2004, 02:30 AM
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Re: Should I trade in the SRT-4 for an STi?
I think the STi is a safer car. Don't even think that an SRT-4 is safer then an Evo. I've heard horror stories about SRT-4 cars getting totalled. Those suckers are fast death traps. I think you've already made up your mind.
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09-22-2004, 02:38 AM
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You guys and your safety, bunch of pansies. Just put on vizard armor level 5 and you'll be fine in case of a wreck.*
*Disclamer: I might be a total idiot and the wizard armor might not work ouside Dungeons&Dragons games.
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09-22-2004, 04:03 AM
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09-22-2004, 09:35 AM
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NOOOOOOOO!!!!! Keep the Turbo Dodge!!!!!
Ah well, if you want to get rid of it I would say give the Evo MR a look. They are said to handle much better than the STi, though I have yet to see anyone drive the 2005 model. If I had the money I would buy an MR.
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09-22-2004, 11:03 AM
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Re: Should I trade in the SRT-4 for an STi?
I would at least look at the Evo. I came close to getting one but I hear the resale is crap on them. whats more fun than test drives anyway.
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09-22-2004, 01:11 PM
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Re: Should I trade in the SRT-4 for an STi?
Ahhh...the SVT Cobra. It would be fun but it's only 2 doors, insurance is through the roof, and gas mileage is pretty poor. If I got it could I come sleep on your couch cuz I'm pretty sure my wife would have all the locks changed before I made it back from the dealership?
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09-22-2004, 01:36 PM
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