MT: MS3 vs. Subaru Impreza WRX

[jred321]

limited availability = limited parts = more expensive parts = more expensive maintenance = lower demand for a used car

limited availability isn't all it's cracked up to be unless you find the right buyer, which takes time if it ever happens. for a case study in how limited availability does not help resale value, check out the MSP. although after its initial drop it hasn't lost a ton, it's still not great

 

[Greysave]

Comparing the 2 cars is like comparing apples to oranges which was already said. But owning both an sti and my wife having a speed, I can tell you overall aftermarket support for mazda's is bad. The wrx is a 2.5l and can take a 20g turbo no problem, with the proper saftey mods, namely fuel injectors, exhaust, intercooler upgrade, and em, which will take the car to over 400whp. If you are intent on leaving the car stock then they are both good choices, but if you are like me and have the mod bug, then the wrx wins hands down. You can through a stock sti turbo(vf39) which can be had for 200 or so and be just over 300 to the wheels. There are just alot more options in the subbie world, alot more tuning experience over there. Thats just my .02 on it.