While we're talking about plans.....

upnygimp · #1 02-11-2006, 10:43 PM

I found a job that will theoretically hire me that claims to pay near $20k/yr. I applied for it tonight, and I'll see if they answer me. This brings up an interesting possibility that I've been considering if I got an OK paying job...

I owe about $14200 on the WRX. Theoretically, if I get the job I can get it paid off by the end of the year or early next year, while paying off all my other bills. No I could just be smart and save my money, but I have a different idea. I want to buy an '04 STi to drive daily, while keeping the WRX to do a little upgrading on and search for the 10s at the strip

Part of me says I'm nuts for considering it, but the other part of me just wants to go for it. The second part usually wins.

Landshark · #2 02-11-2006, 11:38 PM

that sounds backwards. older 227hp 2.0L wagon to mod out, and rough-handling 300hp 2.5L STi as a daily driver?

also, "near $20k/yr" isn't going to pay off a $14k loan, unless you don't use gas, don't pay insurance, don't buy anything, and don't eat for a year.

you'll be lucky if you see $15k after taxes.

Landshark · #3 02-11-2006, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Landshark

that sounds backwards. older 227hp 2.0L wagon to mod out, and rough-handling 300hp 2.5L STi as a daily driver?

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Originally Posted by Chiketkd

I'd also recommend turning your racing plans around - use the WRX wagon as your daily and the STI as your race car. The STI comes stock with a trans that'll hold up to 10 second passes and has an engine with stronger internals.

Chiketkd · #4 02-11-2006, 11:57 PM

I was typing up my post while you were typing yours. I was just responding to a PM on NASIOC so a couple minutes elapsed before I completed my reply...

Besides, my reason as to why he should race the STI and not the wagon was a little more...in depth.

ensteele · #5 02-12-2006, 12:03 AM

I would agree with them. I would get the one car paid for before buying another. If you finances should change, you won't be doomed. Good luck.

Landshark · #6 02-12-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ensteele

I would agree with them. I would get the one car paid for before buying another. If you finances should change, you won't be doomed. Good luck.

yeah man, don't get "car poor". when i was making that much, i was driving a piece of crap beater. the WRX is a nice car to have. that and an STi at that income would be too much, IMHO.

Landshark · #7 02-12-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiketkd

I was typing up my post while you were typing yours. I was just responding to a PM on NASIOC so a couple minutes elapsed before I completed my reply...

i've been waiting to use that pic on someone!

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Besides, my reason as to why he should race the STI and not the wagon was a little more...in depth.

also, the wagon would offer more day-to-day utility, and cheaper to throw snow tires on the 16" wheels. the STi would need 17"ers.

Chiketkd · #8 02-11-2006, 11:43 PM

My first job after college paid mid 20's and I thought I was rolling in the dough. However, living on my own really ate up my paychecks each month and didn't leave me with much money to modify my 300ZX TT!

Based on your post, I'd assume you're currently living at home because still having a note to pay on your '02 wagon and assuming another on an '4 STI would be financial suicide.

I'd pay off the wagon first and then go looking for an '04 STi daily driver. I'd also recommend turning your racing plans around - use the WRX wagon as your daily and the STI as your race car. The STI comes stock with a trans that'll hold up to 10 second passes and has an engine with stronger internals.

-Chike