2008 S2000 Cr Vs 2008 Wrx Sti

EpicE92 · 06-20-2009, 11:00 PM

I'm deciding on a new car that im going to be getting VERY soon. And ive narrowed it down to these two. I drove the CR recently ,words cant explain HOW GOOD , and precise the S2K did everything. Definitely not as fast as sti stock for stock . But to me it was a blast to drive. WRX i drove about a year ago and i remembered it being quick but didn't really appeal to me at the time in terms of sound, grunt of the engine, overall excitement etc. I really want to drive one again to compare, but thing is wrx is more money and im working a great deal on S2K right now. I'm going to end up choosing what ever has more Pros for me in the end ,but Just would like to hear some of your guys views on each of these cars.

wj4 · 06-20-2009, 11:10 PM

If I had to pick, I'd go with the S2k easily (assuming that space won't be an issue for you).

The car isn't fast, but it sure is fun to drive. And that tranny is butter smooth.

I've never been a fan of the STi (former Evo owner).

EVO_S4 · 06-20-2009, 11:11 PM

single-S2k
family-STI

EpicE92 · 06-20-2009, 11:16 PM

Yeah. Space is no problem. Only people ever in my car now is me and G.f. But yeah i think if i get it im going to Boost it though. So SLO NO MO.

wj4 · 06-20-2009, 11:23 PM

For the last several years, I've been itching for a white AP2 with red interior. I would love to drive it around in the SoCal night with the top down. But with it being my only car, it would be an issue with the space.

I liked the STi/WRX at one point, but I recently grew tired of them in the last couple of years..starting with the changed model that has the altezza style rear tails.

EpicE92 · 06-20-2009, 11:58 PM

Truthfully. I drove a 2007 sti like 2 days ago. And it was quick but in stock form i just hate the engine sound it sounds like a high pitched blender. It felt poorly built to me like it was going to break if i pushed it hard. Lots of interior noise while driving casually. Big disappointment i had my sights set pretty high for the car. The s2000 just feels so solid when your driving it , really exceeded my expectations to be honest.

Inspired · 06-22-2009, 01:38 AM

I would choose STI. s2k is too small for me.

m3pare · 06-22-2009, 02:10 AM

s2k, very solid car.

06-20-2009, 11:00 PM	#1
EpicE92 Private First Class 43 Rep 158 Posts Drives: V6 Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	2008 S2000 Cr Vs 2008 Wrx Sti I'm deciding on a new car that im going to be getting VERY soon. And ive narrowed it down to these two. I drove the CR recently ,words cant explain HOW GOOD , and precise the S2K did everything. Definitely not as fast as sti stock for stock . But to me it was a blast to drive. WRX i drove about a year ago and i remembered it being quick but didn't really appeal to me at the time in terms of sound, grunt of the engine, overall excitement etc. I really want to drive one again to compare, but thing is wrx is more money and im working a great deal on S2K right now. I'm going to end up choosing what ever has more Pros for me in the end ,but Just would like to hear some of your guys views on each of these cars.
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06-20-2009, 11:10 PM	#2
wj4 Major General 356 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	If I had to pick, I'd go with the S2k easily (assuming that space won't be an issue for you). The car isn't fast, but it sure is fun to drive. And that tranny is butter smooth. I've never been a fan of the STi (former Evo owner).
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EpicE92 Private First Class 43 Rep 158 Posts Drives: V6 Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	Yeah. Space is no problem. Only people ever in my car now is me and G.f. But yeah i think if i get it im going to Boost it though. So SLO NO MO.
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wj4 Major General 356 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	For the last several years, I've been itching for a white AP2 with red interior. I would love to drive it around in the SoCal night with the top down. But with it being my only car, it would be an issue with the space. I liked the STi/WRX at one point, but I recently grew tired of them in the last couple of years..starting with the changed model that has the altezza style rear tails.
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06-20-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
EpicE92 Private First Class 43 Rep 158 Posts Drives: V6 Mustang Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	Truthfully. I drove a 2007 sti like 2 days ago. And it was quick but in stock form i just hate the engine sound it sounds like a high pitched blender. It felt poorly built to me like it was going to break if i pushed it hard. Lots of interior noise while driving casually. Big disappointment i had my sights set pretty high for the car. The s2000 just feels so solid when your driving it , really exceeded my expectations to be honest.
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06-22-2009, 01:38 AM	#7
Inspired Colonel 153 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I would choose STI. s2k is too small for me.
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06-22-2009, 02:10 AM	#8
m3pare Banned 535 Rep 43,411 Posts Drives: OBD1 M3. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MFEST HQ iTrader: (6)	s2k, very solid car.
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