adamskill Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 hey lads, im thinking of buying a wrx for the mrs as a daily.. and maybe a nice little base to throw a few bolt-ons at. somthing along the lines of this... http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?trecs=98&tsrc=allcarhome&__Ntk=CarAll&Cr=3&__Ntt=wrx%20sti&R=10482801&seot=1&silo=1011&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=wrx%20sti&__D=wrx%20sti&__sid=126B56258AC6&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963801%204294963800%20410&PriceTo=410&__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&__Qpb=1&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%20matchany my question is has anyone had any experience or owned a high km wrx? i know there is an inherent gearbox issue with high km models. any other problems, other than the usual problems associated with 12-15 year old cars?? also thoughts?? i was thinking of a 32 4 door as another option, as the mrs loved my old 32, but im keen for a bit of a change.. cheers lads adam Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistaGTR Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 The AFM in wrxs die all the time and at 220 a pop they arent cheap. I would go an evo 6/7 over a wrx any day. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5854855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunkist Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 plus 1 for evo. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rondofj Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Another one for Evo, been in an evo and sti, evo hands down, though the boxer grumble sounds a lot better Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.D Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 I've driven a couple of my mate's 98-99 WRXs in the past and they're not too bad, but the one thing I hated most about them was the real lack of action down-low. I've never driven an RB20 before so I'm not sure how they would compare but the EJ20 is alright once it does get going. Oh, and the seats in them are AWESOME!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRsean Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 WRX fail in this order: Clutch, gearbox, engine, especially the earlier one's.. STI gearbox is one fix along with a heavy duty clutch. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakey pete Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Supposedly putting a new clutch in onto the standard gearbox makes the problme worse, as its putting higher loadings onto the gearbox. A new clutch and STI gearbox would fix it, but a bit extreme for a daily. That being said, if you don't drive it like a tool, and don't do any modifications to it apart from perhaps a new exhaust, i've heard that the gearbox will be fine, and their a decent enough car to drive around in. However, EVO+1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Another vote for an Evo here.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrangaR33 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 hey lads, im thinking of buying a wrx for the mrs as a daily.. and maybe a nice little base to throw a few bolt-ons at. somthing along the lines of this... http://www.carsales....mode%20matchany my question is has anyone had any experience or owned a high km wrx? i know there is an inherent gearbox issue with high km models. any other problems, other than the usual problems associated with 12-15 year old cars?? also thoughts?? i was thinking of a 32 4 door as another option, as the mrs loved my old 32, but im keen for a bit of a change.. cheers lads adam Car is gone off car sales mate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickey Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 of course the evo is at STI prices, so it's not apples to apples...really it's sti vs evo... if that's the case they are pretty even, although the boxer sounds better it's also a bit more difficult to service for major services. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scathing Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Given that its a daily, what about a Liberty? Either a 2.0L turbo GT (forget the B4) or a 3.0L NA one? Comfy, not an idiot/cop magnet, same underpinnings for tuning as the WRX. I found quite a few (not in Qld) on Carsales between $10K-$20K. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightsixboy Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Depending on how much yo wanna spend a evo is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better. I used to have a 03 sti and it was quick but not as good as an evo, they handle better, less prone to blowing up to. I wouldnt touch a rex with more then 150k on the dash, they are prone to engine wear due to the boxer design and the gearboxes arnt to flash either. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyWhoCriedWolf Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 ^this I have an STi lib as a daily, goes good, reliable and no cop action. I have a 2.5GTB with AVO cooler, dump, HKS exhaust, STi comp and HKS filter and it went like the clappers, however, it was fairly loud but did get flames out the tips. Good times. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistaGTR Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 of course the evo is at STI prices, so it's not apples to apples...really it's sti vs evo... if that's the case they are pretty even, although the boxer sounds better it's also a bit more difficult to service for major services. Bullshit...having driven and owned both, i can tell you the evo is a much much much better car all round Evo 6s and 7s are becomming quite cheap these days. I went through about 4 afms in 8 months and that was normal boring driving in the wrx. Clutch went and gearbox was dying. Also the motors fail as stated above. Reliability and performance the evo absolutely beats a wrx or STI hands down. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassbo Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Given that its a daily, what about a Liberty? Either a 2.0L turbo GT (forget the B4) or a 3.0L NA one? Comfy, not an idiot/cop magnet, same underpinnings for tuning as the WRX. I found quite a few (not in Qld) on Carsales between $10K-$20K. THIS! My daily is the 3.0L Liberty and it's very nice. It's not slow (by no means fast though lol), it's comfy and is also fun to drive! Can't really compair it to my brother's EVO 7 though... on one side you have a luxo-barge and on the other you have a performance car, but with this in mind a luxo-barge is usually better to drive every day right? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpletool Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 WRX = gearbox issues. Sti no gearbox problems (6 speed) but you still have engine, CV joint, clutch, etc. The Evo was designed with high performance in mind far more than the Sti. IF you are just using it as a daily a STi with exhaust will be OK. I'd still steer clear of a WRX, especially if you've come from an R32 (you will break shit you didn't even know existed). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 personally the NA libertys are not that great. either 3L or 2.5L. and the 3L cost a shitload to repair and service. the turbo's on the other hand are great fun. a 2L turbo liberty GT with teh 5speed auto or 5 speed man are great fun. handle nicely, good spread of power etc. very nice interior and great build quality. the older rexx's are a bit suspect these days. I agree though it's a bit unfair to compare evo to wrx. it's really evo to sti and even then evo was a lot more $$ in aus when 6s were sold here new. but we are talking used and the price gap has closed which makes the evo a good choice. but as a daily the evo is not as nice inside as the STI or the liberty GT. evo's are really very basic inside and have a fair bit of NVH and also quite stiff. all things that make them handle well but also make them not such a great daily. but yeah if you are looking WRX i would try and stretch to an STI. or consider a liberty GT (post 04). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5855938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-N1 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 155000kms in MY06XT Forester (WRX engine) Original gearbox; original diff. I'm thinking of selling it at about 185000kms due to fault codes #1410 & #2432 that might pop up anytime due to faulty air pump > cylinder corrosion. Been happy with it, but I might try something else next time. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5856221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 personally the NA libertys are not that great. either 3L or 2.5L. and the 3L cost a shitload to repair and service. the turbo's on the other hand are great fun. a 2L turbo liberty GT with teh 5speed auto or 5 speed man are great fun. handle nicely, good spread of power etc. very nice interior and great build quality. the older rexx's are a bit suspect these days. I agree though it's a bit unfair to compare evo to wrx. it's really evo to sti and even then evo was a lot more $$ in aus when 6s were sold here new. but we are talking used and the price gap has closed which makes the evo a good choice. but as a daily the evo is not as nice inside as the STI or the liberty GT. evo's are really very basic inside and have a fair bit of NVH and also quite stiff. all things that make them handle well but also make them not such a great daily. but yeah if you are looking WRX i would try and stretch to an STI. or consider a liberty GT (post 04). this. sister in law had a 2.5L liberty. was no faster than a 2.0L impreza and was slower than the missus SSS pulsar. had a bit more low down power though, thanks to the bigger engine, but didn't have the same top end. it was ok, but nothing special. go turbo or go home, LOL Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5856585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 oh and as for gearbox issues, this was mostly in the earlier models, and generally due to people thrashing the arse out of them (banging it on the limiter then dumping the clutch, etc). if you find one owned by an older person then it should be somewhat ok, especially since it is going to be for his missus. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/367071-subaru-impreza-wrx/#findComment-5856590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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