trade in 2012?

[Chance1218]

Ok I could be stupid for thinking about this, but the idea s stuck in my head.... I have a 10k miles 2012 wrx right now and I'm not super happy with it right now. There is a 2007 STi with 36k miles for sale in my area that has been on the market for over 200days. It was on sale when I bought my wrx and the price was $31k but has now dropped to $28.8k. I looked on truecar.com and they said the market value was around $24.5k which I would ask like $23.5/$24k. Would this be a stupid idea to do? I have loved the look of the 06/07 STi since it has been out and have wanted an STi since I was like 13 (2003). I know the ultimate decision is mine. Just want ideas. Thanks everyone.

[wrxtreme06]

I would take a read through this thread. Contemplating jumping from an '11 WRX to an '07 STi. Thoughts?

Very similar situation

[Chance1218]

Thanks so much. Didn't come up with anything when I Googled it lol

[Chance1218]

Ugh it's making me say yes. Lol

[Undone10]

Do it man. You wont regret it.

[T0rque]

2007s are notorious for bad tunes. Check the car fax see if it has been in the shop for awhile at any time. Personally the 11-13 models aren't worth gettin rid of for the 02-07s it's an entirely different car. Having owned every year now I like my 11-13s the best for an every day car. If you want just a weekend hot rod then the 02-07 STi modified will fit nicely but an every day performance car with great feel and drive ability is the newer body style.

[Eric05mx]

2007s are notorious for bad tunes. Check the car fax see if it has been in the shop for awhile at any time. Personally the 11-13 models aren't worth gettin rid of for the 02-07s it's an entirely different car. Having owned every year now I like my 11-13s the best for an every day car. If you want just a weekend hot rod then the 02-07 STi modified will fit nicely but an every day performance car with great feel and drive ability is the newer body style.

I haven't owned an older STi but I've driven a few stock to heavily modified and I agree with you on this one.

Also, I wouldn't even consider a used wrx or STi unless it was a one owner with all maintenance records.

[Chance1218]

Ya it is one owner. I will check carfax. It said 19 reports. But I didn't spend the $40 for the report.

https://usedcars.truecar.com/car/Sub...GD76687L509548

[00TypeR1071]

Ok I could be stupid for thinking about this, but the idea s stuck in my head.... I have a 10k miles 2012 wrx right now and I'm not super happy with it right now. There is a 2007 STi with 36k miles for sale in my area that has been on the market for over 200days. It was on sale when I bought my wrx and the price was $31k but has now dropped to $28.8k. I looked on truecar.com and they said the market value was around $24.5k which I would ask like $23.5/$24k. Would this be a stupid idea to do? I have loved the look of the 06/07 STi since it has been out and have wanted an STi since I was like 13 (2003). I know the ultimate decision is mine. Just want ideas. Thanks everyone.

Just to give you an idea. I got my 2012 WRX Sedan Base for $24,000 and 9 months later I traded it in for a 2013 WRX Hatch. I was able to get $23,500 on a trade in, which is only a $500 loss. Overall, the 2013 barely cost me anything.

[Chance1218]

24k?? I spent 28k even for my premium. Lol

[T0rque]

Just to give you an idea. I got my 2012 WRX Sedan Base for $24,000 and 9 months later I traded it in for a 2013 WRX Hatch. I was able to get $23,500 on a trade in, which is only a $500 loss. Overall, the 2013 barely cost me anything.

$500 loss plus the 9months worth of payments spent.. Don't forget that.

[00TypeR1071]

24k?? I spent 28k even for my premium. Lol

Yeap, I got my brand new 2012 for $24k (that also included the short throw shifter, dimming mirror and all weather mats) + taxes + $165 doc fee and $145 plate transfer. On my trade for the 2013 Hatch I only had to pay tax on the difference....

[00TypeR1071]

$500 loss plus the 9months worth of payments spent.. Don't forget that.

You lost me there?
Payments go towards the pricncipal so no loss there, unless you count the $100 in interest I paid.

[T0rque]

You paid a car payment for 9 months and added that much more to the loan of your new car. So sure your interest rate for the 18months basically.

[00TypeR1071]

You paid a car payment for 9 months and added that much more to the loan of your new car. So sure your interest rate for the 18months basically.

$500 in the price difference + another $165 in doc fee + $145 plate transfer + $200 in interest is something I can definitely live with.

I really don't mind spending $1,000 every year on a brand new car. That adds up to $5,000 per 5 years. Now, if I would keep my car for 5 years then it would have cost me more than $5,000 to replace it with a new one. I'm also saving money on all the maintenance that I don't have to do if I change a car every year. That's a win win in my book.