I'd think the WRX STI is easier and cheaper to maintain coz it's Japanese, the engine is more or less still the same for many years already so got many parts available, more workshops who understand the car, and many more mod options. More importantly it's much faster, it's AWD, and available in manual which is the version you should go for! Then you'd have a fun car to drive.

A250 is just like a Golf GTI actually.

Mercedes maintenance is surely more expensive than Subaru. Like I said above, the Subaru engine is more or less still the same for decades already so maintenance should not be much issue, while the A250 is still relatively much newer car. If I were you, it's a no brainer really, just get the WRX STI manual. The only Mercs worth considering now in this type of segment IMHO is the mighty AMG A45, others are just for show off that will blow a big hole in the pocket.

As for the 2.0 power compared to 2.5, the 2.5 should have more power & torque in stock form but after mod I think the 2.0 is plenty powerful then coupled with the 6 speed manual then you might feel it's faster and actually would have more fun, plus you should have a bit more options to mod too. Road tax of the 2.5 also more than double (rm390 vs rm880) if that's a consideration point for you. Automatic for this kind of car IMHO is a big no as it totally misses the point!

Oil change + filter rm500, using Motul 300V or similar is it?
What rotors and pads are those costing 6k?

Huh Project Mu stuff so expensive meh? I also use Project Mu's B Spec pads and slotted rotors, only rm525-550 for the pads and around rm1.1-1.3k for the rotors, so total still around 1.8k for the front. If top up for the rear brakes also maybe double to around 4k max but still nowhere near 6k. Or you use floating rotors?

2.5 ltr should have more torque in low-mid rpm but 2.0 may rev higher and yeah probably more well proven for high HP mods.

Wah you surely got taken to the cleaners leh. I bought mine at Kakimotor and N1 Sunway actually but most other places sell similar prices like I said too, at max just rm100-200 more expensive, not double like yours! I was shocked when I read your prices.

Your oil change price also very expensive leh.


This post has been edited by 6UE5T: Nov 23 2016, 11:11 PM

Naah not really needed actually coz already Brembo 4 pot fr and 2 pot rear for the WRX STI. Just upgrade pads and brake hose should be enough.

If you go beyond 500HP then yeah but if not then not really necessary. The car is not that heavy anyway.