Photo: Craigslist
As human beings, we have quite a few triggers, and being an automotive enthusiast means some of these detonation devices are all too clear. If, for instance, a Subaru Impreza WRX STI gets a third-party open top conversion, the hate coming from people who love cars is almost guaranteed.
And while that argument alone would be enough for us to strongly recommend you not to buy an STI cabriolet that recently showed up on Craigslist, there are plenty of other reasons to sling mud at this abomination.
For one thing, if somebody actually threw some dirt at this STI, the poor thing couldn’t get a proper cleaning like its factory, sedan version - yes, this is us not trusting unofficial chop-topping operations.
It’s enough to look at how the tonneau folds behind the rear seats to develop such trust issues.
Here’s another good reason not to buy this Scooby: its price. The darn thing costs about as much as a brand new Impreza WRX STI. Then again, you can’t be amazed the model is offered for $32,500 when its new car price sat at $75,000.
This is a story that started out back in 2011, when a Subaru dealer over in Manchester, New Hampshire, thought it was a good idea to slaughter five STI models in such a fashion.
While we’re pretty sure that the price was negotiable, we still find the current financial tag as too high for an STI with 14,000 miles on the clock. Sure, the rally-bred all-wheel-drive system on this machine is brilliant, but can it be good enough to make up for the combination between rigidity loss and extra weight?
We don’t even care about the answer. And that’s because there’s an ultimate reason for which you should stray far, far away from this purchase (we came across the ad on Reddit).
“This car is in excellent condition, it's super fast and fun to drive! My husband LOVES this car unfortunately for him with the arrival of our new baby he's going to be driving a minivan! #FamilyLife” the ad reads.
If this is true, then no woman should be allowed to dispose of her man’s car in such a manner. We have to show some gender solidarity, even if we’re talking about an abomination on four wheels.
For one thing, if somebody actually threw some dirt at this STI, the poor thing couldn’t get a proper cleaning like its factory, sedan version - yes, this is us not trusting unofficial chop-topping operations.
It’s enough to look at how the tonneau folds behind the rear seats to develop such trust issues.
Here’s another good reason not to buy this Scooby: its price. The darn thing costs about as much as a brand new Impreza WRX STI. Then again, you can’t be amazed the model is offered for $32,500 when its new car price sat at $75,000.
This is a story that started out back in 2011, when a Subaru dealer over in Manchester, New Hampshire, thought it was a good idea to slaughter five STI models in such a fashion.
While we’re pretty sure that the price was negotiable, we still find the current financial tag as too high for an STI with 14,000 miles on the clock. Sure, the rally-bred all-wheel-drive system on this machine is brilliant, but can it be good enough to make up for the combination between rigidity loss and extra weight?
We don’t even care about the answer. And that’s because there’s an ultimate reason for which you should stray far, far away from this purchase (we came across the ad on Reddit).
“This car is in excellent condition, it's super fast and fun to drive! My husband LOVES this car unfortunately for him with the arrival of our new baby he's going to be driving a minivan! #FamilyLife” the ad reads.
If this is true, then no woman should be allowed to dispose of her man’s car in such a manner. We have to show some gender solidarity, even if we’re talking about an abomination on four wheels.
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