I have loved WRX's for years, but have never owned one. As i am getting older, when i talk with people about getting a new car and tell them i am looking at a WRX they say "isnt that a kids car?" and look at me funny. So here is the question to anyone that has purchased a new WRX/STI since 2008. What age were you when you purchased the car and do you regret it?
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I have loved WRX's for years, but have never owned one. As i am getting older, when i talk with people about getting a new car and tell them i am looking at a WRX they say "isnt that a kids car?" and look at me funny. So here is the question to anyone that has purchased a new WRX/STI since 2008. What age were you when you purchased the car and do you regret it?
Hood scoop, vents, flared fenders, bright colors. The WRX looks like a hotwheels concept come to life. Having said that, children arent allowed to drive so it will have to be for people who can still connect with their inner child. That and its like riding a rollercoaster so its definately for kids (aka me).
Bought mine last year as a self treat for my b-day i was 27. Like someone said who cares what anyone says. I sold my S13 time attack car for my suby. It is a car young people like, the reason I bought mine, is because of conversations a friend of mine and used to have over 10yrs ago talking about wrx's evo's long before they ever hit the US market. For me it was buying a car we used to imagin owning as kids. Hell next on my list is buying a GTR once I get my self more situated and pay off my D.D.
My wife, 35, was driving my car for a couple of days. She now wants an '11 hatch. I support this move I'll just have to take it to Airboy behind her back.
Put me down for 43 - and if there is anyone who has an issue with it, then it is there issue - not mine. Love the car. Anyone who knows cars respects it, although I do find there are a lot of people my age who don't know what you mean when you say WRX, so I just tell them I have a "little Subaru hatch" ... and they smile politely and wonder why I would drive a car like that. They clearly have no idea what lurks inside ...
I was 25 going on 26 when i got mine. Made the transition from Hondas and absolutely love it. I went from being a "Honda 4 life" guy to a "Subaru 4 Life" guy, haa. My wife and I are talking about getting her either a Tribecca or a Forrester when I finish grad school.
I also get a lot of compliments from older guys. Even though there have been plenty of 'gear heads' who have snubbed their noses at my 'hot little import', buuut NONE of them would take their car to the track with me.
A gift to myself from myself for working my ass off to gradute from a reputable university in 3 years and getting a good job. I'm sure when people see me driving around they assume I'm a spoiled kid (I look younger than 21), but I don't care. I couldn't be happier with the car. Who cares what other people think??
i was 29 when i bought my wrx. im now 30 (yikes). my last car was a 2005 tacoma 4x4 and my wifes mazda3 hatch. we sold the tacoma in '07 so we could save to get married and buy a house, so i havent had "my own" car since 2007. having one car b/t the both of us was pretty brutal for a while, but we lived in an area of san diego that had great public trans and i had access to a company car for a good period of that also. having my own car again makes me happy...
I don't think it necessarily fits a market. I'm in colorado, and I see all kinds driving them.
I will admit... when ken block "got on the scene"... and then the bugeye got so cheep to purchase... we as a subaru owners group became screwed into dealing with the image that the honda civic garnered many years ago. I just hope that it doesn't end up as bad.
Same thing happened over in the 350z scene...they were always regarded as a "higher" end RWD sports car considering they held value really well...but as soon as the 370z was announced, prices of the 350 began to plummet meaning any little kid could afford a 2003 high mileage 350z...
Im 19 years old. I had a steady income and 2 jobs throughout high school, so i saved every penny until i could afford my WRX. It took me until now to get my 04 WRX, and was originally going to purchase an STI. Insurance changed my mind about that, and i am still happy and love it!!! And no, my parents didn't buy it for me. Car is in my name. It's an excellent well built car, i recommend it to anyone. Pick what you like, who cares what others think.
Was 50....I figure reliability, handling and power doesn't have age limits. Besides I don't want to look like every other old dude out there with a "muscle car", "beamer" or mini-van. I love the car , how it looks and rides, thats all that matters to me.
On the topic of age,I just got a compliment today from a 60 something lady.I was a little offended though,she kept saying "what a cute little blue car!".Cute?really?