Just bought a Subaru WRX STI

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 04:40 PM

OKay so I just got this car, its a 2006.
I traded my Subaru Impreza RS in for it.
What I was wondering is, do you think the insurance will be much more then my other car? a couple people told me that is would only be like $180 added onto my premium, if that is the case then all is well.
But I have heard some stories that they are super expensive to insure.
anyone on this board drive an STI and pay insurace? if so I'd like to hear what you pay. because I am hoping I didnt make a mistake buying this car.

**Big** · 04-26-2009, 04:50 PM

I don't know about the insurance, but I'm jealous about the car. I want one.

**strength_addict14** · 04-26-2009, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Big

I don't know about the insurance, but I'm jealous about the car. I want one.

Ditto

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 05:10 PM

Yeah it is a sweet car, and it has had some work done to it so its pretty fast, quite an upgrade from my RS

**Big** · 04-26-2009, 05:11 PM

what color?

**Immortal Soldier** · 04-26-2009, 05:14 PM

I think those cars are ugly as hell (no offense if you like it thats your thing), every high school street racer back in my hometown drives one. I just don't see the physical appeal.

For me I like the new Camaro, it has the power under the hood, but without making everyone think I am some street racer geek.

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 05:15 PM

Steel Gray Metallic and it has the Aerodynamic Styling Package

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Immortal Soldier

I think those cars are ugly as hell (no offense if you like it thats your thing), every high school street racer back in my hometown drives one. I just don't see the physical appeal.

For me I like the new Camaro, it has the power under the hood, but without making everyone think I am some street racer geek.

I guess it all depends on the person, but I do agree with you that the new Camaro is a nice car. But the Subaru is much better car for the streets for the simple reason it is all wheel drive, makes it a much better ride in my opionin.

**Phate** · 04-26-2009, 05:19 PM

i'll stick with my cobra

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Phate

i'll stick with my cobra

What year?

**Phate** · 04-26-2009, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by beatango2008

What year?

1998, i got it from a friend of mine with an indash dvd for 5000$ total 4 years ago with 25000 miles on it

aluminum block, hand built, chipped, k&n and soon to be procharged

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 05:36 PM

nice, how much you pay for insurance on that a year

**Big** · 04-26-2009, 05:38 PM

you young punks and your hot-rods

**CBGB** · 04-26-2009, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Phate

1998, i got it from a friend of mine with an indash dvd for 5000$ total 4 years ago with 25000 miles on it

aluminum block, hand built, chipped, k&n and soon to be procharged

Yes Sir

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by Big

you young punks and your hot-rods

Don't be hating lol

**JiGGaMaN** · 04-26-2009, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by beatango2008

I guess it all depends on the person, but I do agree with you that the new Camaro is a nice car. But the Subaru is much better car for the streets for the simple reason it is all wheel drive, makes it a much better ride in my opionin.

yes all wheel drive gives you an advantage on roads lol. the wrx sti is also an impreza is it not? if thats the case it couldnt be that much more than what you are currently paying, but who pays insurance these days anyway?

**Phate** · 04-26-2009, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by beatango2008

nice, how much you pay for insurance on that a year

let's just say alot, especially given my age and the fact that i'm not exactly a model citizen

**Knockout_Power** · 04-26-2009, 07:11 PM

Ive got an new STi and its quite dissappointing compared to the last generation, especially with the shitty OEM Dunlops. They definately need sway bars before any kind of fun can be had.

But to answer your question about insurance, not sure about the rates in the U.S, but in canada, the rates for Subaru's are as high as BMW's and going from the RS to either of the turbo models makes for much higher rates.

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by JiGGaMaN

yes all wheel drive gives you an advantage on roads lol. the wrx sti is also an impreza is it not? if thats the case it couldnt be that much more than what you are currently paying, but who pays insurance these days anyway?

Yeah your right, the STI is just the next step up from the WRX, but I am not sure if the turbo is going to make a huge diffrence or not. I hope not lol

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Phate

let's just say alot, especially given my age and the fact that i'm not exactly a model citizen

Haha yea I hear you on that note sucks for people like us

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Knockout_Power

Ive got an new STi and its quite dissappointing compared to the last generation, especially with the shitty OEM Dunlops. They definately need sway bars before any kind of fun can be had.

But to answer your question about insurance, not sure about the rates in the U.S, but in canada, the rates for Subaru's are as high as BMW's and going from the RS to either of the turbo models makes for much higher rates.

You have the 09? the 06 they but a stronger transmission in it because the older ones would go up really quick.

But you bare bad news

lol I was hoping since they were both considered sports cars that it would stay somewhat the same.

**Schmidty** · 04-26-2009, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Immortal Soldier

I think those cars are ugly as hell (no offense if you like it thats your thing), every high school street racer back in my hometown drives one. I just don't see the physical appeal.

For me I like the new Camaro, it has the power under the hood, but without making everyone think I am some street racer geek.

Sorry man but idk of many kids that can afford a WRX STI infact i knew more kids that had camaros and mustangs then 1 kid w a STI

**jbm** · 04-26-2009, 07:15 PM

Nice car beatango2008!!!
Wish I could have one...

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by jbm

Nice car beatango2008!!!
Wish I could have one...

Thanks! I like it

**Knockout_Power** · 04-26-2009, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Schmidty

Sorry man but idk of many kids that can afford a WRX STI infact i knew more kids that had camaros and mustangs then 1 kid w a STI

Ha, once the prices started dropping a bit when our dollar got on par with yours, every 20-25 year old grabbed one from the US. Seriously, I see half a dozen 05-07's on the way to or from work each day

**Knockout_Power** · 04-26-2009, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by beatango2008

Thanks! I like it

oh, and congrats. I love driving those things. Once I give this one back after the leaseis up Im finding an 05/06 and cage it with a widebody and build a nice track car.

**beatango2008** · 04-26-2009, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Knockout_Power

oh, and congrats. I love driving those things. Once I give this one back after the leaseis up Im finding an 05/06 and cage it with a widebody and build a nice track car.

Sounds good man and thanks, your going to have one bada$$ car when you hook that baby up.

**jbm** · 04-26-2009, 09:01 PM

**KatsMeow** · 04-27-2009, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by Phate

i'll stick with my cobra

i love cobras

**jbm** · 04-27-2009, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by KatsMeow

i love cobras

**Phate** · 04-27-2009, 11:44 PM

Originally Posted by KatsMeow

i love cobras

what do you drive?

v6 right?

**beatango2008** · 04-30-2009, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by jbm

damn where did you get a picture of my car at! lol

**jbm** · 04-30-2009, 04:21 AM

Originally Posted by beatango2008

damn where did you get a picture of my car at! lol

My car! J/K

**PittBoy** · 04-30-2009, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by beatango2008

OKay so I just got this car, its a 2006.
I traded my Subaru Impreza RS in for it.
What I was wondering is, do you think the insurance will be much more then my other car? a couple people told me that is would only be like $180 added onto my premium, if that is the case then all is well.
But I have heard some stories that they are super expensive to insure.
anyone on this board drive an STI and pay insurace? if so I'd like to hear what you pay. because I am hoping I didnt make a mistake buying this car.

Congrats!! Insurance is ridiculous on those. I had an 04 and my insurance more than doubled for the year.

Sounds like you have subie experience and if you haven't checked out cobb.com's forums. Go there before you do anything to the ride. If you already knew that I apologize but just wanna make sure you get the right info.

Enjoy

**beatango2008** · 04-30-2009, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by PittBoy

Congrats!! Insurance is ridiculous on those. I had an 04 and my insurance more than doubled for the year.

Sounds like you have subie experience and if you haven't checked out cobb.com's forums. Go there before you do anything to the ride. If you already knew that I apologize but just wanna make sure you get the right info.

Enjoy

Hey thanks for the info man helped out alot, and yes my insurance went through the roof sorry to say

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**beatango2008** · 04-30-2009, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by jbm

My car! J/K

you lie I just looked out my window its still there lol

**Polska** · 04-30-2009, 01:37 PM

You should've taken the STI badge off and insured it as a regular WRX. If shit happened and they came down on you, tell em you don't know anything about cars and did not know there was a difference. Thats what I would've done. Then again I am shady with everything that I do.

**subaruwrx04** · 04-30-2009, 01:43 PM

Your insurance will be a lot higher.. Welcome to a real mans car..

Just read above that your insurance went up and around and upside down and back to the sky high... But who cares you got a suby...

**PittBoy** · 04-30-2009, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by Polska

You should've taken the STI badge off and insured it as a regular WRX. If shit happened and they came down on you, tell em you don't know anything about cars and did not know there was a difference. Thats what I would've done. Then again I am shady with everything that I do.

They can tell by the VIN....that's how my insurance got me when I had mine. When I bought it I told them it was just an Impreza no WRX or STI added.

**PittBoy** · 04-30-2009, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by beatango2008

Hey thanks for the info man helped out alot, and yes my insurance went through the roof sorry to say

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You bet. I'd hate to see anyone do the wrong thing to an STI because of bad advice. That forum is rock solid and there is a ton of searchable info on it.