{"id":2506,"date":"2022-07-09T00:48:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-09T00:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=2506"},"modified":"2023-01-10T04:46:15","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T04:46:15","slug":"does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Does the Subaru STI Hold Its Value?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Subaru STI is a reputable model in the <a href=\"https:\/\/autotraining.edu\/hi-performance-technology\/high-performance-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upper echelon of performance vehicles<\/a>. Coming to the scene in the 1990s, the STI is now a highly sought-after automobile by rally enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Do Subaru STI Hold Their Value?\" class=\"wp-image-2507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-1.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Subaru STI holds its value better than most other models in its class.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/#About_the_Subaru_STI\" title=\"About the Subaru STI\">About the Subaru STI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/#Will_the_2022_STI_Hold_Value\" title=\"Will the 2022 STI Hold Value?\">Will the 2022 STI Hold Value?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/#Why_Do_STIs_Hold_Their_Value\" title=\"Why Do STIs Hold Their Value?\">Why Do STIs Hold Their Value?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/#What_Is_the_Rarest_Subaru_STI\" title=\"What Is the Rarest Subaru STI?\">What Is the Rarest Subaru STI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/#Which_Subaru_STI_Is_the_Best_Year\" title=\"Which Subaru STI Is the Best Year?\">Which Subaru STI Is the Best Year?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/#Is_the_STI_Worth_It_Over_the_WRX\" title=\"Is the STI Worth It Over the WRX?\">Is the STI Worth It Over the WRX?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/#Is_the_Subaru_STI_a_Good_Daily_Driver\" title=\"Is the Subaru STI a Good Daily Driver?\">Is the Subaru STI a Good Daily Driver?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/does-the-subaru-sti-hold-its-value\/#Is_Subaru_STI_Worth_Buying\" title=\"Is Subaru STI Worth Buying?\">Is Subaru STI Worth Buying?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Subaru_STI\"><\/span><a><\/a>About the Subaru STI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.subaru.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Subaru STI<\/a> took off as a reliable car brand when it first entered a competitive rally race, and since then, it has continued to evolve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The STI is known to win races and break multiple records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subaru Tecnica International (STI) was a name coined in 1988. The Subaru Legacy inspired the STI after Subaru partnered with Prodrive, which was a British motorsports corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it took time to become successful, the STI eventually developed into a sedan-style automobile that included all-wheel drive and a turbocharged engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subaru created the WRX in 1992, and in 19o4, the Subaru WRX STI, which wasn&#8217;t available in the U.S. until 2002. The company continued to sell the WRX STI as the new upgraded model in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_2022_STI_Hold_Value\"><\/span><a><\/a>Will the 2022 STI Hold Value?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/www.torquenews.com\/1084\/new-subaru-wrx-and-sti-are-your-best-value-picks-now-if-you-can-find-one\/amp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALG<\/a> notes that STI sports cars hold their value best when ranking new models. Despite a new Subaru WRX for 2022, everyone expected a new STI model, but the company has announced that they won&#8217;t be releasing another generation of the WRX-STI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_STIs_Hold_Their_Value\"><\/span><a><\/a>Why Do STIs Hold Their Value?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s why the Subaru STI continues to hold value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Low Depreciation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the primary reasons that the STIs retain value is <a href=\"https:\/\/taxfoundation.org\/tax-basics\/depreciation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">because they depreciate<\/a> at a much slower rate than other cars in their class. Their cars don&#8217;t tend to sell a lot in terms of volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, they have loyal customers that help the value appreciate thanks to them producing quality vehicles with first-class features and all-weather functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Excellent for Enthusiasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The STI is what many call a cult car. The WRX STI has been iconic since around 1995, and the rivalry between the Mitsubishi Evo and this car contributed to pop culture. Think <a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/best-street-racing-cars\/\">race car<\/a> games like the Gran Turismo series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people have loved the WRX STI throughout multiple generations, which is in low supply. All of these factors together create the perfect combination for car enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Unique Car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Piggybacking off of the last point, the STI is the last of a dying breed. Dying in the sense that the company has discontinued this particular model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all the cars that were formidable against the STI, such as the Toyota Celica GTS, and the Nissan Pulsar GTI-R, the most popular and dependable is the STI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a higher demand for the car than the supply available. This demand creates a desire for the vehicle from buyers that have kept it in excellent condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Car Market Rising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the car market, prices are rising for all makes and models. This factor is even more noticeable with cars like the STI in high demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the vehicle is capable of daily driving in addition to rally racing, it satisfies the needs of many loyalists that want performance and convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a>Durability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The STI is also valued for its tremendous performance potential and exceptional durability. STI holds the<a href=\"https:\/\/autotruckservice.org\/2021\/08\/are-tuners-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/autotruckservice.org\/2021\/08\/are-tuners-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">distinction among automotive tuners<\/a> that the STI can be highly modified without any risk of damage or other potential problems, which is rare in the automobile industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the factors mentioned above that make the STI desirable for the tuning world, the vehicle&#8217;s ability to be tuned lessens the number of clean, stock STI examples; this only serves to make it more valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-2-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Do Subaru STI Hold Their Value? \" class=\"wp-image-2508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Do-Subaru-STI-Hold-Their-Value-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Rarest_Subaru_STI\"><\/span><a><\/a>What Is the Rarest Subaru STI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2006, only 300 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0fyvD7PD760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Impreza WRX STi Spec C Type RA-R<\/a> made it to production\u2014a rare Subaru with 320 horsepower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This model of Subaru is even rarer than the Impreza 22B. When the car was officially released, the asking price was 4,284,000 Yen, or $35,685 in today&#8217;s market value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Subaru_STI_Is_the_Best_Year\"><\/span><a><\/a>Which Subaru STI Is the Best Year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best Subaru STI according to year has to be 2018, 2019, and 2020 WRX STI due to their uncanny reliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2011 version of the WRX STI is noteworthy for its reliability, but they are getting older by the minute and becoming increasingly harder to maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_STI_Worth_It_Over_the_WRX\"><\/span><a><\/a>Is the STI Worth It Over the WRX?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The price difference between the two models can range anywhere from $5,000-$10,000 different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the mechanical differences between the most iconic models of Subaru vary greatly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regarding fuel economy, the WRX has better results than the STI, and this mostly has to do with its technologically advanced FA20 motor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the WRX automatically limited power progression and boost, and its smaller turbo size also helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The numbers plainly say that the STI gets 16 mpg city and 22 highway while the WRX receives 20 mpg city and 27 highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately your budget and what you intend to do with the car will dictate which model is best for you. For example, the WRX STI has a higher horsepower potential when compared to the WRX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The STI will also handle better but at the expense of fuel economy and a heavier vehicle. Conversely, the WRX makes more torque sooner thanks to the FA20 engine, which is also something to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who enjoy rallying through the woods will prefer the STI, even though it&#8217;s a bit more expensive than its counterpart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Subaru_STI_a_Good_Daily_Driver\"><\/span><a><\/a>Is the Subaru STI a Good Daily Driver?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The STI is fantastic regarding the old-school turbo, hydraulic steering, and manual transmission. However, there are better choices for being an everyday driver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2015 model or older models are viable if and only if it&#8217;s been maintained carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Subaru_STI_Worth_Buying\"><\/span><a><\/a>Is Subaru STI Worth Buying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Subaru is worth the buy if you&#8217;re looking for a versatile vehicle capable of driving in all kinds of conditions and road surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can use the strong engine and wheel drive system to provide superior handling. These vehicles are very dependable despite their expensive upkeep costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Subaru STI is a reputable model in the upper echelon of performance vehicles. 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