if so, give me the lay down on them.
I'm looking at an 04, 5 spd Wagon.
I've only driven an automatic so I dont know how the shifter feels on the stick. Any input would be appreciated.
Apparently, STV_Keith blows away WRX-STi with his 7000 lb pickup truck.
They seem pretty sweet to me, though. I briefly test drove one about a year ago and had no problems with the manual. I'm pretty tall and the shifter was in a good spot with nice short throw.
Why don't you take one for a spin?
My younger brother has WRX wagon with the manual tranny. I'm 6'-2" and it fit nicely, the shifter was tight and precise, hauled butt and was a blast to drive. Could've used a little more headroom but overall nice car. He's had zero problems with it except worn out tires
Chris
Is it a standard WRX or an STI?
I test drove the standard WRX when they first released it and was not impressed with the power at all. I've driven 1.8T Jettas that seemed more responsive then the WRX.
The other thing that concerned me about the WRX is how the engine is laid out. It's not a very friendly lay our for the enthusiast who likes to turn his own wrenches and add more power.
If it is an STI however, I can not give you any feed back since I have never driven one.
If you're just looking for a grocery getter that has a little more juice then a Honda then the WRX might be a good option. However, if you intend to make it flat out haul ass then try finding a good deal on an EVO. Guys are getting the EVO's into the 11's on stock turbo and intercooler.
I don't own one but do know the dealer really well. I asked him about the durability of the motor and turbos. He said no problems there BUT they have to replace the transmissions in the WRX often. NOT the WRX SI. Apparently it has titanium parts and can handle the abuse.
my brother loves his 02 WRX wagon (5-spd)
he traded in a clean 99 Z-28 6-spd to buy it :squiggle:
Is it a standard WRX or an STI?
I'm assuming since it is a wagon that it is not an STI.
The car is a dog on the low end. Build quality is average on it as well.
I used to have an 02. I loved it. I drove that thing up a curb one night when I put it in a 4 wheel power slide. I was amazed at the fact that I did not bend or break anything. They are good cars. You can really open them up as well. The car has 3 cats. 1 on the up-pipe, 1 on the down pipe and 1 on the exhaust. You can really get them to spool up quicker by removing the 2. Check out www.perrinperformance.com.
Sorry Boozer gonna have to disagree with the Jetta comment, something about a German car built in Mexico does not sound right. A 2.0l turbo will pull the VW 1.8t all day long. I just think the 1.8t has a little less lag.
Hallett let me know. I think I still have a couple of goodies left over.
The Subie has one of the sweetest sounding exhuast sounds there is. The boxer four is a sweet engine.
The car does miss a little in the interior aspect.
They are also great in the snow. Traction all day long.
Hope this helps.
In stock form they are pretty boring and un exciting.I test drove a WRX and a Dodge SRT-4 and left the dealership with the Dodge for my girlfriend.(The WRX is slow compared to the SRT)
With an upgraded wheel/tire combo and with springs and thicker sway bars the car is pretty impressive around corners.I have driven cars that were set up for both under/over steer and really preffere the car that pushed a little going thru turns.
Unless you upgrade intake/exhaust/downpipe/engine managment you won't win any races.
Like stated above the STI is a completely different monster and the wagon would be bitchin if it was ever offered with the upgraded motor and the extra boost.
Go drive one with the 5spd.
In stock form they are pretty boring and un exciting.I test drove a WRX and a Dodge SRT-4 and left the dealership with the Dodge for my girlfriend.(The WRX is slow compared to the SRT)
With an upgraded wheel/tire combo and with springs and thicker sway bars the car is pretty impressive around corners.I have driven cars that were set up for both under/over steer and really preffere the car that pushed a little going thru turns.
Unless you upgrade intake/exhaust/downpipe/engine managment you won't win any races.
Like stated above the STI is a completely different monster and the wagon would be bitchin if it was ever offered with the upgraded motor and the extra boost.
Go drive one with the 5spd.
An STi wagon would be cool. They are available overseas.
The STi is a mean car. Rally in and out.
The SRT's are pretty cool. Too bad they are not AWD.
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