Quote Originally Posted by Revo View Post
Last week I had an opportunity to drive latest STI.

Let's just say it left me completely cold. It is one of those cars that needs to be driven really fast to be enjoyed and I really do not have skills do to that.

Then again, I loved every minute behind the wheel of '04 WRX STi. That one was loud and exciting even at legal speeds. Unlike '14 model, older one has a really big bonnet scoop and honest, business-like rally car interior. Even more importantly, '04 is a true rally thoroughbred whereas '14 left me with a weird feeling of "fakeness" about it.

Which is kind of odd, since technically both '04 and '14 are nearly identical.
I didn't respond to your post, so excuse me for responding so late!

I think the newest STi might be too "refined" for you, they tried to move the interior upmarket. But you're right, the engine and drivetrain is essentially the same.

Now that I will be graduating from graduate school soon, it's exciting to be thinking about car shopping, so the WRX Impreza or STI is definitely on my radar.