2015 Mini Countryman S vs 2013 WRX STI?

[eur04lif3]

Between the two, i would pick the STI. A better built and reliable car, and as mentioned above...a better depreciation.

[Benjamin_Button]

STI hatch hands down. Mini reliability is shit

[TimbyMaTombo]

I personally think new Minis are rather ugly and I think the STI wagons are beautiful so there is my choice. My friend has an '02 WRX with a Cobb access port; with a economy tune, I think he gets around 28 on the highway so maybe you could look into something like that, if Cobb is available for that year, to offset the MPG difference.

[rich4rdee]

did they send audi A3 TDI quattros to the USA?

otherwise, STI.

[nl328i]

My 2 cents- Subaru is killer on gas mileage as others have said. I also find that the new Subarus go through brakes ridiculously fast, which is not covered under warranty. Mine was a lightly driven DD (impreza sport) and I needed to replace all rotors and pads at 12,000 miles.

[OOMPH!]

Wow guys, thanks for all the input and advice!!!!

I still haven't decided yet though. Financially it makes more sense to buy a new Countryman S. They're offering 0.9% financing, I get to build my own to my liking and a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. Plus it's less expensive than the STI.

The STI has 16,848 miles so only 19,152 miles left on the warranty. The dealership is pretty firm on the $33k pricetag.

I don't know wtf I'm gonna do yet. Really really appreciate all the comments.

[Nick_S]

Probably a dumb question. Have you driven both? Which felt better to you?

[OOMPH!]

Probably a dumb question. Have you driven both? Which felt better to you?

Not a dumb question at all. I've just driven the Countryman S on Saturday. Coming out of a 2004 M3 daily driver it was very slow but I was surprised how well it handled. I definitely want to drive it again. I still have to test drive the STI, only problem is that it's (3) hours away from me so I have to find time to make that trip.

One of my big fears is that the Countryman won't handle the snow as well as I expect. The STI is a true AWD system where the Countryman is basically FWD but applies power to the rear wheels if it senses a wheel is slipping.

[kevine30]

Almost purchased a 2012 wrx wagon not to long ago. If it wasn't for my awful insurance I would have gotten one. Very fun car. Few of my friends have them as well. They are reliable, and the best part about a Subaru Wrx/Sti is that they depreciate SO SLOWLY. I would give up the mpg and take the sti.. And it's a Subaru so it probably won't be as big of a pain in the ass. Also they have a great warranty, the salesmen walked me through it and they are pretty lenient. Good luck!


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[stonea]

I've always heard good things about the wrx, and is actually on my list of cars to own. I've heard very mix reviews about the Mini.

[Wild Ride]

You may want to factor in costs to insure these two cars. The STI may be significantly more expensive.