# I have a dilemma, I need your help. #firstworldproblems **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 28, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837 "2012-10-28T18:02:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/1 "2012-10-28T18:02:48Z")
I’ve narrowed my search down to two vehicles. I’m made a “soft” offer, but nothing official on the one. Just chit chatting with the current owner, via text. Here’s my two options. 2011 STi Sedan - 17,000 miles - Lightning Red: ![http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/driverrear.jpg](http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/driverrear.jpg) ![http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/rear.jpg](http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/rear.jpg) ![http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/passenger.jpg](http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/passenger.jpg) ![http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/interiorfront.jpg](http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/interiorfront.jpg) ![http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/engine.jpg](http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/engine.jpg) ![http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/paperwork.jpg](http://imgboot.com/thumbs-large/lolnope/paperwork.jpg) PROS: Completely Stock - Comes with an extra set of rims and winter tires. Had a Cobb AP, but has since been reflashed and stock. Car is stupid clean, the guy spends 8 hours a month detailing it. Car has every maintenance item done since it was new. Everything is recorded and the guy that is selling it is completely 110% stand up. I know it’s history. It’s in Syracuse and close by. Seller has clean title in hand. It’s NEVER seen a winter. CONS: It’s lightning red. The big goofy wing is gone. 2nd Option: 2011 STi - Sedan - White - 10,000 miles ![http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/10/27/332/598/28273679210.332598641.IM1.02.565x421_A.562x421.jpg](http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/10/27/332/598/28273679210.332598641.IM1.02.565x421_A.562x421.jpg) ![http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/10/27/332/598/28273679212.332598641.IM1.04.565x421_A.562x421.jpg](http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/10/27/332/598/28273679212.332598641.IM1.04.565x421_A.562x421.jpg) ![http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/10/27/332/598/28273679209.332598641.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jpg](http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/10/27/332/598/28273679209.332598641.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.562x421.jpg) ![http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/10/27/332/598/28273679218.332598641.IM1.10.565x421_A.562x421.jpg](http://images.autotrader.com/scaler/544/408/images/2012/10/27/332/598/28273679218.332598641.IM1.10.565x421_A.562x421.jpg) This is from a dealer. I have no idea what was done to it, who previously owned it or if it was modded at any point in time. PROS: It’s white. The miles are lower and I have my wing. Cons: It’s a mystery as to what it’s service history was or if it had a 35r strapped to it at some point. I’m assuming it’s going to be ~$1,000 - $1,500 more. I would have to drop $800 on winter tires. It’s 6 hours away. The dealer employees have probably been beating the shit out of it. It was owned for ~9,000 miles and then auctioned, meaning that it was probably a repo. The windows are tinted and it has an aftermarket nav system (i’m scared of installations like this). Both cars obviously still have warranty. Both cars are stock/appear stock. Help. ---------- Post added at 09:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:00 PM ---------- I bought my first STi from a dealer and I had to spend $1,500 getting it right with all the boost leaks, and straightening it up, not to mention the shitty tune that was on it and it had an aftermarket radio at some point, so none of my steering wheel controls worked. Just little stuff that cost a lot to make right. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/2 "2012-10-28T18:04:34Z")
Red, buy wing on ebay. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/3 "2012-10-28T18:08:11Z")
> [@Carnut](#): > > Red, buy wing on ebay. Reason being that it’s better documented and probably cleaner? ---------- Post added at 09:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:07 PM ---------- I forgot! The owner of the red one is throwing in a $20 STI banner flag!!! 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/4 "2012-10-28T18:08:26Z")
White looks so much better!!! As far as the dealership lot/detail kids beating the shit out of it, keep in mind the red one was also at a dealership at one time. Not to mention i know this cool cat that can hook you up with warranties… cheap!!! LOL ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/5 "2012-10-28T18:11:09Z")
> [@captain morgan](#): > > White looks so much better!!! As far as the dealership lot/details kids beating the shit out of it, keep in mind the red one was also at a dealership at one time. Not to mention i know this cool cat that can hook you up with warranties… cheap!!! LOL The original owner received it with like 7 miles on it. The white one has ~1,500 undocumented miles since it was auctioned. ---------- Post added at 09:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:09 PM ---------- The paint on the red one is FANTASTIC (relatively speaking for a Subaru): ---
**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/6 "2012-10-28T18:12:47Z")
Hmmm, still the red and no wing doesn’t do anything for me. But to each their own. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/7 "2012-10-28T18:14:37Z")
When he swapped trunks with the WRX owner, the guy bought all new trunk liner and even a new interior deck lid so there wasn’t two 3rd brake lights. This guy is CRAZY OCD. ---
**Author:** ![EvoMR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evomr/32/7186_2.png) [@EvoMR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EvoMR)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/8 "2012-10-28T18:15:33Z")
Red and be done with it. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/9 "2012-10-28T18:19:51Z")
Stop being a bitch buy a S4 ---
**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/10 "2012-10-28T18:25:53Z")
I like Justin’s post the best!!! ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/11 "2012-10-28T18:27:04Z")
> [@EvoMR](#): > > Red and be done with it. No modding? ---------- Post added at 09:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:26 PM ---------- > [@LZ](#): > > Stop being a bitch buy a S4 I’m worried about an STi’s reliability 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![double\_j](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/double_j/32/7380_2.png) [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/12 "2012-10-28T18:27:28Z")
Sedan STIs are lame. ---
**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/13 "2012-10-28T18:29:13Z")
[http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=79379&title=2007-blk-2fblk-rs4-28xxx&cat=68](http://www.audizine.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=79379&title=2007-blk-2fblk-rs4-28xxx&cat=68) just saying… ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/14 "2012-10-28T18:29:50Z")
> [@double j](#): > > Sedan STIs are lame. I was trying to source a turbo beetle, but I gave up. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/15 "2012-10-28T18:34:58Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > Reason being that it’s better documented and probably cleaner?: Yes. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/16 "2012-10-28T18:42:09Z")
Just get the red one. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/17 "2012-10-28T18:41:53Z")
Just get the red one. ---
**Author:** ![goff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/goff/32/7494_2.png) [@goff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/goff)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/18 "2012-10-28T18:50:45Z")
I would get the red one, I wouldn’t buy an STi without knowing all of its history for sure. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 7:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/19 "2012-10-28T19:01:30Z")
> [@goff](#): > > I would get the red one, I wouldn’t buy an STi without knowing all of its history for sure. The guy is STAND up. He started a thread on NASIOC with the title “OMG, I’m at the dealer, help!!!” and I almost shit my pants. I click on it and he was wondering if the overspray on the frame near the radiator was normal. Every STi ever has this. 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837/20 "2012-10-28T19:11:10Z")
I didn’t realize how good an sti would look when you got rid of the hideous wing. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-have-a-dilemma-i-need-your-help-firstworldproblems/226837.md?page=2)