Thinking of switching to 2016 STI

Mike Z · 11-06-2015, 01:02 PM

So I had my Z for almost 5 years now, it's still in great condition and I have no real complaints about the car, however I want to switch things up and I'm looking for a sporty 4 door car as a daily driver. I'm not a big fan of the EVO so I been leaning towards an STI. Haven't got the chance to test drive one but I wanted to hear some feed back from someone who switched from a Z to STI. Most of you will think of this as a downgrade but I'm not too concerned about that, I'm just looking for a more roomy car but fun to drive at the same time. I know this is a biased forum but can you guys input your thoughts on making the switch or if you think there is a better alternative. I plan on modding the car slightly, maybe an exhaust, intake and a tune. Let me know what you guys think, cheers!

Array · 11-06-2015, 01:14 PM

A lot of members switch between the two weather its Z to STI or STI to Z, its definetly not a bad choice and its more practical than other vehicles, for a 4 door sporty you cant go wrong but you may find yourself missing the two doors.

Since you plan on tuning, this may be an oppurtunity to give the STI a feel of a Z as far as handling.

It is your own decision afterall, it sounds like you have gotten what you want out of the Z as far as enjoyment so why not

TerribleONE · 11-06-2015, 01:15 PM

My buddy just got a 16 STI and I really enjoyed putting some miles on it a few weeks ago. Feels great in the canyons and the interior is definitely a step up from the last generation. It did feel pretty slow but then again so does almost anything after driving my car. Lol

edk370 · 11-06-2015, 01:21 PM

M3

Mike Z · 11-06-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by edk370

M3

too expensive

Exhaust · 11-06-2015, 02:00 PM

It is a great handling car and the boxer rumble is just mean. Are you looking for out the box fun or something to build? From i've seen from reviews and peoples commentary. This is supposed to be the best one to date but the last one I drove was the 12.

Pintsize725 · 11-06-2015, 02:02 PM

Nothing you will buy will make you as happy as the Z.

Mike Z · 11-06-2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhaust

It is a great handling car and the boxer rumble is just mean. Are you looking for out the box fun or something to build? From i've seen from reviews and peoples commentary. This is supposed to be the best one to date but the last one I drove was the 12.

I agree with the boxer rumble, with the right aftermarket exhaust, it will sound amazing but at the same time I love my F.I exhaust and will miss it for sure. I want to do some slight modding but nothing too crazy. Definitely will get a new exhaust and probably a tune to go with it. I'm planning on test driving it this weekend, I really want to compare/contrast vs the Z.

Davey · 11-06-2015, 02:19 PM

Subaru likes to void warranties for the slightest mods. Factory tune sucks, it's too lean under boost.

So basically, you probably want to leave it bone stock and let Subaru give you as many motors as it takes to reach 50K miles or put a tune on it immediately and enjoy the car as it could have been.

TerribleONE · 11-06-2015, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Subaru likes to void warranties for the slightest mods. Factory tune sucks, it's too lean under boost.

So basically, you probably want to leave it bone stock and let Subaru give you as many motors as it takes to reach 50K miles or put a tune on it immediately and enjoy the car as it could have been.

I have a lot of friends with subies and the ones that have had issues put the car back to stock and got a new motor under warranty. I guess this does depend on the dealer though.

Davey · 11-06-2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I have a lot of friends with subies and the ones that have had issues put the car back to stock and got a new motor under warranty. I guess this does depend on the dealer though.

They can tell the car has been reflashed, if they want to.

Mike Z · 11-06-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Davey

Subaru likes to void warranties for the slightest mods. Factory tune sucks, it's too lean under boost.

So basically, you probably want to leave it bone stock and let Subaru give you as many motors as it takes to reach 50K miles or put a tune on it immediately and enjoy the car as it could have been.

I haven't done too much research on the engine, how easily does it blow up, given that its bone stock?

zmanelite · 11-06-2015, 03:07 PM

I got a WRX 2016 STI for a daily
Fun car and lots of room , good in the twisties
Horrible gas mileage , and still not as fun to drive as Z

All said tho, If I had to just live with one I would take the STI just because of the daily and practicality of the car

ssmoked · 11-06-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by zmanelite

I got a WRX 2016 STI for a daily
Fun car and lots of room , good in the twisties
Horrible gas mileage , and still not as fun to drive as Z

All said tho, If I had to just live with one I would take the STI just because of the daily and practicality of the car

How bad mpg?

Davey · 11-06-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Z

I haven't done too much research on the engine, how easily does it blow up, given that its bone stock?

Not gonna pretend to be an expert, but cracked ringlands seem fairly common on 2007+ STI driven by people who like to actually use the turbo, and it seems to be almost universally agreed that it's the factory tune.

It's basically the same motor they've been using since 2004, so it makes sense that it's the factory tune.

11-06-2015, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mike Z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 76 Drives: 11' 370 Z Rep Power: 14	Thinking of switching to 2016 STI So I had my Z for almost 5 years now, it's still in great condition and I have no real complaints about the car, however I want to switch things up and I'm looking for a sporty 4 door car as a daily driver. I'm not a big fan of the EVO so I been leaning towards an STI. Haven't got the chance to test drive one but I wanted to hear some feed back from someone who switched from a Z to STI. Most of you will think of this as a downgrade but I'm not too concerned about that, I'm just looking for a more roomy car but fun to drive at the same time. I know this is a biased forum but can you guys input your thoughts on making the switch or if you think there is a better alternative. I plan on modding the car slightly, maybe an exhaust, intake and a tune. Let me know what you guys think, cheers! __________________ Fast Intentions 18" SS // Stillen Gen 3's // Evo-r Fang

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Array Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: home.jpg Posts: 286 Drives: '12 Pearly White Rep Power: 11	A lot of members switch between the two weather its Z to STI or STI to Z, its definetly not a bad choice and its more practical than other vehicles, for a 4 door sporty you cant go wrong but you may find yourself missing the two doors. Since you plan on tuning, this may be an oppurtunity to give the STI a feel of a Z as far as handling. It is your own decision afterall, it sounds like you have gotten what you want out of the Z as far as enjoyment so why not __________________ 2012 370z 7AT- ES2 with PSS, K&N Drop-ins, LED's all around, Berk HFC, FI CBE non-res, KW V1's 2003 A4 5MT- The Beater

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	My buddy just got a 16 STI and I really enjoyed putting some miles on it a few weeks ago. Feels great in the canyons and the interior is definitely a step up from the last generation. It did feel pretty slow but then again so does almost anything after driving my car. Lol Ommateal likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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Exhaust Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Nowhere Posts: 277 Drives: 2015 AT GM Z Rep Power: 25	It is a great handling car and the boxer rumble is just mean. Are you looking for out the box fun or something to build? From i've seen from reviews and peoples commentary. This is supposed to be the best one to date but the last one I drove was the 12.

11-06-2015, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Davey A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,766 Drives: '15 NISMO 6MT Rep Power: 117171	Subaru likes to void warranties for the slightest mods. Factory tune sucks, it's too lean under boost. So basically, you probably want to leave it bone stock and let Subaru give you as many motors as it takes to reach 50K miles or put a tune on it immediately and enjoy the car as it could have been. Exhaust likes this.

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zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	I got a WRX 2016 STI for a daily Fun car and lots of room , good in the twisties Horrible gas mileage , and still not as fun to drive as Z All said tho, If I had to just live with one I would take the STI just because of the daily and practicality of the car Tigger likes this. __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

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