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Is there such a thing as a AUTOMATIC Subaru WRX sti?

I ask because I love the look and specs of the Subaru WRX sti but I cant drive a manual. I can learn but other people in my family are gonna be using it too and they are not going to learn to drive a manual.

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You can get the WRX in an automatic. But to get the STI it must be a manual transmission as the transmission is part of the STI package. However I do not know all of the customer order options on the STI so I would check with the dealer. My understanding is that the Manual transmission is part of the STI package.

No automatic STI yet, but you can get an auto WRX

you shouldnt buy the car if you have to ask this.
they dont make a manual for a reason: it completely defeats the purpose of the car. THe STi is made as a livable racecar.
learn to drive a manual. itll not only make you a better driver, but its 100x more fun, and it will keep your family members from abusing your car. everyone should learn to drive a stick. Its really not that hard, and its an extremely valuable tool.
and once you get it, take it to a local BMWCCA or porsche club of america (or other track driving school) Drivers education day at least once. If you dont, youll never appreciate what the car has to offer.
If youre just going to drive it on the street, either just buy a WRX (no need for what the STi offers on the street), or buy something inexpensive and american with a large motor (pontiac GTO comes to mind). Youll never need (or be able to enjoy) the stis handling on the street.

The STi is a full-on race car, so no A/T, sorry.
You should learn how to drive an M/T, it's not too hard, and it's a pretty useful skill.

I'm going to go against most people's opinions and say yes, a highly modified race prepped STi probably exists with an automatic transmission (there are numerous RWD STis for example). As a factory option no, and once most people purchase an STi they would rather not let others drive it (it's a little bit more tempting for someone who doesn't own the car to push it past the limits...).