Wrecked my Audi...

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Have you considered a VW R32?
You got AWD.
You got German engineering.
You got a car that was over $30K new, and not as popular with the tuner crowd.
Sounds like a good deal to me.

Another option that doesn't/didn't get any tuner love, so the prices are low, the 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6.
280 HP, 6-Speed Manual, AWD, Looks like mom's grocery getter....
It's a Cold-Air Intake, motor mount, and short shifter away from being one of the best cars I've ever driven.
 
Carlos
And and and....?
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Update inbound! Still looking, so I didn't feel like updating this thread, but I will anyways.

Basically, I've decided against an newer STI. I just don't want to settle for them when I like the older ones more. With that said I am looking for a 2006 or 2007 STI. I put down a deposit at my local Subaru dealer to claim first dibs on the first STI in that year range, with my preferences (I said it must have low miles, must not be black, and must be stock that is all I care about) and I'll buy it.

I am in no rush. I want the car to be as good as possible, so it's a waiting game now. I check online everyday for them to pop up and with the dealer helping me out, I should have one soon.

Cale
If you want a STi, then you want a STi. If you want an Evo, then you want an Evo. There usually isn't much in between. :crazy:
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That's the truth. I really like the Evos and I did consider an Evo X, but when it came down to it I want an STI far more.

Gil
Have you considered a VW R32?
You got AWD.
You got German engineering.
You got a car that was over $30K new, and not as popular with the tuner crowd.
Sounds like a good deal to me.

Another option that doesn't/didn't get any tuner love, so the prices are low, the 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6.
280 HP, 6-Speed Manual, AWD, Looks like mom's grocery getter....
It's a Cold-Air Intake, motor mount, and short shifter away from being one of the best cars I've ever driven.
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I looked at the R32 and even the new Golf R. The Mk4 R32s are pretty hard to find. I don't really like the way they look, and they are way too similar to the GTI I used to have. I'm ready to change. The Mk5 R32s don't come with the conventional manual so that's not something I'd get. And the new Golf Rs are, like the new STIs, just too expensive.

I don't really care for Mazdas. Not sure why, but they don't do it for me.
 
I'm driving all the way down to Queens in New York in a few to look at a 2007 STI. If it checks out, I will buy it!

If that particular STI isn't right for me, the dealer also has 2 others to choose from. One of them is bound to suit me. ;)
 
270 miles of driving total to go see these 3 cars. I really thought I was going to be buying a car today. Nope!

STI #1: The car I went for. 2007 Blue/ gold rims, 50k miles. Had an aftermarket exhaust, and boost gauge, both not listed in the ad and both made me nervous. Rims were also in bad shape and the interior looked like someone dumped a bag of dirt inside. Pass!
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STI #2: 2007 black with, wait for it.... green painted stock rims. 38k miles, so nice and low, but I don't feel like swapping out the rims right away and it was a bit higher priced. And black is a color I don't want. Also had a massive exhaust. Pass!
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STI #3: 2005 silver/ black painted stock rims. All stock, in perfect shape inside and out. Looked almost brand new. But with the 85k miles on the clock I was worried. Then I turned the car on and it sounded rough. Not worth the risk. Pass!
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The search continues...
 
I might be a tad bit picky. I want to buy the right car, not something that will end up costing me a fortune because I decided to grab the first STI to come up for sale.

Did they make the model year 2006/7 in red? With the blue seats I think that would look funky. :P
 
SPhilli911
I might be a tad bit picky. I want to buy the right car, not something that will end up costing me a fortune because I decided to grab the first STI to come up for sale.

Did they make the model year 2006/7 in red? With the blue seats I think that would look funky. :P
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I doubt it. Ive only seen blue black white and silver, which makes sense. Finding an unmodified one is rough because owners usually start bolting on crap as soon as they buy it or the warranty expires.
 
Finally got one!!! It's a 2004 and I'm super excited about it, I can wait to get it road legal.

The wheels on it now I am swapping out right away. More pics soon.
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I can't wait to see them either. I'll probably have them on by next weekend and I'll take plenty of pics for ya.
 

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