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Z51 vs STI
I have been looking a winter “beater” for the 2 months of the year when driving my 2015 Z51 is rather dangerous. Another possibility is trading my Vette for a new WRX-STI....would be close to a straight swap and I would have a year vehicle that would be great fun at my local track. Thoughts?? |
I have a Z51 and one of my other vehicles is a 2017 Focus RS to daily drive. The reports are the RS is a much better platform than the STI.
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Originally Posted by JQUICK
(Post 1597802073)
I have a Z51 and one of my other vehicles is a 2017 Focus RS to daily drive. The reports are the RS is a much better platform than the STI.
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Originally Posted by JQUICK
(Post 1597802073)
I have a Z51 and one of my other vehicles is a 2017 Focus RS to daily drive. The reports are the RS is a much better platform than the STI.
Originally Posted by sublime1996525
(Post 1597802211)
I have a GT350 and an RS. The RS is the funnest DD I have ever had. I also looked at the STi and the Golf R. The RS was the best car for me.
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Last winter I saw a guy driving a GTR with snow tires in an ice storm. It was an awesome sight. |
I traded an sti for my current c6 gs. It was GREAT. It's the best drivers car on the market right now. The last one even. It's not fast, but its entertaining and engaging. Fuel economy sucks, the community is toxic, and it doesn't thrill like a corvette.
If I lived somewhere with like a real winter, I would have one. The problem with the STI is it's the greatest daily driver car there is. It feels like a daily. It is practical like a daily. It never feels like an occassion like a corvette. |
Originally Posted by White Out
(Post 1597807662)
2004 STi is the most fun winter daily driver I've ever had, followed by an H1.
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After some research I am leaning towards the Focus. I think I can get one of the Limited Edition 2018s. |
Originally Posted by MusicalCars
(Post 1597842303)
Try a Mazdaspeed6
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Originally Posted by pgj98m3
(Post 1597836433)
After some research I am leaning towards the Focus. I think I can get one of the Limited Edition 2018s. |
My toy is a GT350R and I replaced my daily a few months ago with what needed to be 4 doors, 4 seats, and AWD for the winter months. I’m partial to Audi’s and found a new S3 for a screaming deal. It’s so much fun and does everything well, I rarely drive the 350 anymore. |
I drive a CTS-V year round, including in the snow. With snow tires it does just fine. An STI does sound like a great winter car if you get a LOT of snow where you live.
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Ever consider leasing, so you can keep the 'Vette & have a reliable winter car/dd ? That's what I did a few weeks ago. Had to replace my aging '02 Explorer dd w/ a '19 Jeep Cherokee. :)
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I purchased a tuned 2016 STi with 320whp & 355wtq about a year ago. I also have an 06Z06 (stock).
STi: Engine: Cobb Catted Downpipe Cobb Fuel Pressure Regulator Cobb Access Port Cobb High Flow Fuel Pump Cobb SF Intake with Box Cobb 725cc Top Feed Injectors Cobb Turbo Heat Shield Grimmspeed Ceramic Coated 38mm EWG Up Pipe Grimmspeed VF series Wastegate Bracket Grimmspeed Electric Boost Control Solenoid Perrin Turbo Inlet Perrin Equal Length Headers Crawford Air Oil Separator NGK One Step Colder Spark Plugs Mishimoto Coated Top Mount Intercooler Tial 38mm External Wastegate Invidia Q300 Cat Back Exhaust Drivetrain: Cobb Front and Rear Shifter Bushings Kart Boy Short Throw Shifter If I sold my Z, I would really miss it. If I sold the STi, I would not be too upset. It's fun, but you need to be in the correct gear & keep your rpm's up to be quick. There is a learning curve for sure (I'm still trying to figure it out). I think you will miss the V8, torque, top end pull. Also, on hot days the turbo lag is really noticeable. The 2 cars are totally different, you need to spend some time in an STi or RS before you pull the trigger. Good Luck! |
Originally Posted by FAUEE
(Post 1597807007)
it doesn't thrill like a corvette.
It never feels like an occassion like a corvette. |
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