Subaru Wrx Sti 2.5T 2018 vs Golf R?

[piston32]

Which do you think would be best for a 30+ year old?

[Zetec-S]

30+ years old you say,

In that case, definitely the Golf R. In fact, I think there's a rule that says you can't drive a Subaru once you reach 30.

[anonymous-user]

Zetec-S said:

30+ years old you say,

In that case, definitely the Golf R. In fact, I think there's a rule that says you can't drive a Subaru once you reach 30.

Oh no! I'm over 30 years too old!

[Drew106]

Scooby for me, all day long.

The Golf R, while I'm sure incredibly capable is a bit too boring looking for my tastes.

If it was my money though, I spend it on a nice JDM imported Blob or Hawk with the stronger 2.0 engine.

[Roboticarm]

This is the tough one.

I've always wanted an Impreza turbo, my favourite being the blob eye.

I like golf R's but you'll have to buy a massive dog, a tracker an a shotgun to keep hold of it (they are a favourite of the car thief).

Not sure what the new ones are like but early 2.5 subaru engines were poor and often went bang requiring a major rebuild.

Soo... Car I really like which might cost a fortune if the engine goes pop or...more reliable car that might get stolen.....

I'm gonna say Impreza and a put some money aside for a rebuild. No wait... golf and a massive dog.... No wait.... Ah, it's too hard, they are both awesome but both have a risk too.

[ZX10R NIN]

It depends on how much you want to spend?

[Deep Thought]

ZX10R NIN said:

It depends on how much you want to spend?

If thats directed at the O/P, surely they're both in a similar ballpark?

2018 Subaru WRX STi on A/T start at £24.5K, 2018 Golf R starts at around £23.5K?

[seiben]

My brother has a manual 17-plate Golf R, and my OH has a 15-plate WRX STI, so perhaps my experience can help a little... Having travelled in both (and driven the Subaru fairly extensively) I'd take the Subaru every time. Both cars are pretty firm out of the box - expected for the Subaru, but I was surprised to find the Golf just as busy on an uneven road. the Subaru sounds better, has far more character and (for me at least) better seats. On a damp road it's fantastic, and very playful, but can be a fairly tiring car to drive daily in stop-start traffic and around town. The Golf is easier to park and has a marginally better stereo.