If you have this bookmarked - link to it here. Ill merge them all into a RA v. All thread.

 

STI over a RA?
Cmon

i would have to say
STI > RA
That's really a no brainer.
How a GTR got into the mix is dumb.
The OP is questioning his deal about an STI.

To OP: If it's financially sound.
Do it.

 

RA ! Stick with the fam!

Subbie?? SLOWBARU!

the end!

 

i will probably get the WRX cuz it has the manual
plus the handling feel is bias towards oversteer
but RA handling is bias towards understeer
well
to each of their own
see whats your preference
a test drive will give the answer to your question most accurately

 

sorry! but its RA vs WRX... not STI

 

oops excuse me.
lol
my bad.
IN THAT CASE.

 

doesn't matter if it shifts faster than a human can
i enjoy driving stick and the feeling of going thru the gears

 

all of which are not where being compared in this thread...

and if we were comparing those cars im sure the RA and an impreza would be in the same conversation...

 

In that case stick with.....the stick.

I was just pointing out to all those who are like....OMG stick FTW. That twin-clutch transmissions have their advantages.

OP, if you like a third pedal and the feel of a stick then go for the WRX. These are two very different driving machines no matter how you compare them. Each vehicle will have it's strengths and weaknesses. DD or track, power and handling, comfort and convenience, looks and style.

One thing is for sure, with a TC-SST you will NEVER have to worry about missing a gear.

 

I understood what u were getting at. B4 i drove the RA i was convinced about gettin a manual car but after driving the SST i loved it. It is extremely convinient especially in SFL traffic. You really can't knock it untill u try it.

As for the comparison the AWD in the RA is better but due to the sucky wheel/tires u won't get the great performance it has. The WRX on the other hand has a decent wheel/tire package and is quite a bit faster. But the styling does nothing for me even if it is stick so i bought the RA and i do not regret my decision.

 

That's weird, because it was my understanding that the R/A setup is more prone to oversteer, while the WRX was prone to understeer.

 

+ 1

 

Motor trend said it was the other way around due to the electronically controlled center dif in the RA.

Who knows though, the WRX still handles much better because of the craptastic OEM tires of the RA. If you put bridgestone potenzas on there you will see the RA nearly match or beat the wrx in the slalom/brake test ect. I can only imagine if it had tires wide enough for it like some 235s. I am not saying the RA is better, but it can do better for little investment. Whatever that means to you is you and your business.

 

I'm gonna say it b4 Amby does. It's not stock vs stock if u change out the tires. 235's can fit the RA but not on the stock wheels.

 

I agree, within reason. No one in their right mind is going to replace the OEM rubber with OEM rubber once the tires wear out, but regardless the vehicle would still be stock. Tires are a consumable part, they will be replaced after 12 months or so of owning the car.

Now if you start throwing bigger wheels into the mix 235-245's then I would not consider it stock.

I consider my 240 to be bone stock, yet I've had 4 different brands/types of tires on it over the years.