2004 wrx or 2004 325xi

MD_S2000 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 07:48 AM

I am getting rid of my accord in october and im having a tough time deciding what car to get next. My options are a 2004 WRX (mabey sti) or a 2004 325xi (i)...i want a car that is fast (low and top end) and that it reliable, classy, and that will retain most of its value for 2 years.

L3it3r · #2 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 08:17 AM

if you get the scubby, get the STi, but in all honesty, go for the xi, bimmers are pimp and I've heard of people having problems with the new STi's as far as tranny and that kind of thing.

Mark_In_PA · #3 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 09:28 AM

id get the xi but stay away from the steptronic. subaru isnt really classy and they are still using the same transmission design that was introudced in the 1970s. However the subaru is very reliable and probly has a better AWD system than the xi. Does BMW still use the 64/36 power distribution like in the 325iX or is it 50/50 like in audi and subaru?

Blackwidow · #4 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 11:32 AM

It depends on what your looking for in the car.

If you want a classy car = BMW, if you want a reliable car, well BMW would be more reliable. If you want to keep resale vaule than you should buy used.

It depends on the type of person you are and how you like to drive, a laid back, crusing in luxury with the seat laid back driver would like the Xi. A pedal to the metal, lets hit the twisties, both hands on the wheel type driver will like the WRX.

I care about performance above all so thier really wouldnt be a choice to be made here, but I can see how someone would take the BMW.

If I were you I'd get on the waiting list for the evo MR, but I'm not you.

Dahas · #5 (**permalink**) 07-26-2004, 11:44 AM

If you want your ride backed into a spot at the local hot club or resturaunt go for the BMW, Audi S4, or Passat W8 4motion.
If you want your ride lined up on the grid waiting for the next track session go for the WRX STi or the Lancer EVO. Now is the time to drive them all while its raining.

hnoppenberger · #6 (**permalink**) 07-27-2004, 12:13 AM

this is obvious
bmw is not only more blinging, more reliable and just all around better buy-
its a bimmer. come now.
plus when u wanan sell it the suburu is gonna get u shit back for resale and the bimmer will do good for you.
ok so the wrx is faster, but youve got the bmer and your over it.
do they make a 330 xi, if so , that woudl beat the suburu, or at least keep up.

Dnz · #7 (**permalink**) 07-27-2004, 02:52 AM

I believe that in the xi most of the power still goes to the rear wheels.. i think its like 40/60..

Someone prove me wrong?

blackmonkey · #8 (**permalink**) 07-27-2004, 02:19 PM

38% front 62% rear for the 2004 330xi

Kompressor · #9 (**permalink**) 07-27-2004, 02:54 PM

Get an Audi A4. If it's only for 2 years.

CtrlAltDel · #10 (**permalink**) 07-28-2004, 06:20 AM

if you want a fast car get the WRX...if you want a luxury car get the bimmer
dont get a 325 and expect it to be fast...

marcostognozzi · #11 (**permalink**) 07-31-2004, 12:03 PM

Get a 325... and forget if the Wrx is faster than the BMW..

kesslerbmw · #12 (**permalink**) 08-15-2004, 10:57 PM

Buy a used cpo bmw 330xi there kinda fun to drive, "I had one for a courtesey car" but at the same time they are very classy and ver dependable, and with a cpo you would have a 100,000 mile warranty

JF824 · #13 (**permalink**) 08-16-2004, 06:43 AM

unless your getting the sti forget the subaru. but at the same time if you plan on modding your car it will probably cost you $10,000 to make your xi a fast car and about $4,00 to make the subaru fast. i have a 99' 323i and if i had gotten a wrx instead of a 323i and spent the money i did on mods i would probably have a high 13 second car instead of probably low 15 second car, but after all its still a bimmer