impreza sti

[excess01]

hey guys do you think an impreza is a good car for a 16 year old and what are the cons and pros of it i know insurance will be expensive any help will be appreciated

[excess01]

this will be my first car now i am thinking of an evo which is best

[freakray]

Neither the STI nor the Evo are good starting point for a 16 yr old. From an insurance standpoint the 2.5RS is a better option - either the STI or Evo will be astronomical in insurance cost.

[SabreKhan]

Plus, I'm a firm believer in the "you need to learn to drive/wrench before you get a toy car" philosophy. In hindsight, as a 16y/o, I would have killed myself seven times over in an STi or an Evo. And I'm a safe driver (a VERY safe driver). No wrecks, one ticket in over a decade of driving on America's streets. I also vote 2.5RS, but for different reasons (though insurance costs are a legit reason, also).

EDIT: Also, learn to work a naturally-aspirated car first.

... 20 miles in the snow... uphill... both ways...

[excess01]

man that sucks because im going to be responsible for gas and half of Insurance how much would the total cost be of insur. if you know and if i had this car i would take care of it i mean come on 30,000 is a lot of money and i havedriven a celica stick shift for a while and im a calm driver

[SabreKhan]

Oh yeah. I forgot about the fuel factor. Paying top dollar for premium sucks. You better have a pretty good job (or a high allowance). The excellent WRX quality is worth the extra amount paid in fuel, but some weeks it's gut wrenching. Especially when my wife stacks her half-as-much gas bills next to mine (she drives the Saturn). The high-strung turbo engines burn more fuel, and more expensive fuel, than other 4-bangers on the road.

[mr_tw]

so firstly I would vote for the 2.5RS as well, it's sill got 173hp and 166 lbs of torque, so it'll still have guts, and a celica can't hold a candle to the STi with a sub 5 second 0-60 and .9g of lateral grip, it sounds like fun, but it's (i think) a lot bigger gap than you think it is. if you absolutley don't want the 2.5rs, then go for a WRX, it's got allota jam still, but is cheaper to insure and better on gas.

[ViperJ]

Well you best bet is going to be to go online and do some rate quotes. My insurance is $325 a month, its all going to depend on what coverage you want

[freakray]

I did some research when I was getting my currect WRX, online quotes tend to be higher than what you can get from an actual agency. Second to that, insurance rates are based on age, driving records and vehicle make and model. An RS will be significantly cheaper to insure than any turboed vehicle at 16 years of age.

[excess01]

well you know if i buy the wrx im probably not going to buy another car till like if it lasts then ill have it till im 20 somthing you know and if i get that other car the 2.something then i rather keep the celice and wait til im 18 to buy the wrx. Oh and how reliable is it

[freakray]

WRX's are reliable, do some searching.

Did you consider getting the wagon? The insurance is significantly cheaper on it.

[SabreKhan]

Wagonz Rule! No, seriously. I'm just as fast, and on the non-race days, I can get my whole bicycle in the car without taking it apart. Plus, on race days, I can get myself, a passenger, tools, and EIGHT tires in it. With space left over.

[Right_LiRrr]

u don't wanna hear our advice cos u really wanna get one....you're just gonna do what you want anyway.


IMHO, 16 yo shouldn't be allowed to drive. You don't let them drink or go to war, yet you allow them to to take control of an object that can easily kill themselves and other ppl.

However, as society dictates you are allowed to drive, a WRX isn't even that fast anyway...stock that is. However, it's faster than most things out there. e.g. camrys etc

If you're going to get a fast car anyways, which I know you are if you have the money. You'll either get the WRX or buy some econobox and chuck eveyrthing money can buy into it and end up with something faster than a WRX.

In that case, I would advise you get the WRX. It's the safest "fast" car out there simply because it's AWD which will minimise the chances of you killing yourself.

However, if you want some really good advice in regards to driving, get an econo FWD vehicle and practice your ass off. Take some advanced driving courses and when you reach about 20, you should be fine with any car and you won't kill yourself.

[sickcallawayc12]

Originally Posted by excess01

hey guys do you think an impreza is a good car for a 16 year old and what are the cons and pros of it i know insurance will be expensive any help will be appreciated

2.5 RS is best. Your insurance probably won't be cheap with a WRX because of stories of stupid kids your age driving these cars irresponsibly. Here is one i remember
http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/sho...&highlight=wrx

It's a shame.

[2turboimports]

Wow, that saturn link....mmmm....too bad I cant read it because I'm not a member of the 17 yr old girls club...I mean Saturn club website.


Lol,....j/k, but seriously, cant see shite w/out a membership