I have not been here for awhile, I apoligize for that. But I still have my 2002 WRX and am courious as to how they are holding up. So how many miles has the "higher mileage" WRXs got without major problems. And if you did have MAJOR problems please mention that too...

The bottom line : Should I keep mine or trade it in for a newer one?

Thanks All............

 

I've got plenty of miles racked up on my 02 WRX sedan. It's been a Cobb stage 2 for quite some time and the only problems I've ever had that pissed me off was a CEL for a miss fire. Although the car never did miss fire. I get the CEL every once in a while when in 5th gear at about 2500 - 3200 RPM's going up hill. Other than that everything is fine (wish I never bought teh extended warranty).

 

Subarus are excellent cars. There's really no need to trade it in unless you want an STi or an 04+ WRX.

 

my cars black, i want a black sti but i hate the thought of my car being traded in or someone else driving it all the time.

 

^^^How does that relate to this thread? ha ha

 

well I am now at 86,000 and had the motor and automatic tranny go bye bye at 75,000 ish.

 

Im a close runner up. Just rolled 101,000

 

I've got 96,500 something....I just wish the paint on the front bumper was better...Other than that I love my car....

 

I've put just a bit under 129,000 on my 2002 WRX since buying it new back in March of 2001.

So far the only real problem was that I needed to replace my alternator about a week ago after the voltage regulator went bad. Other than that the car hasn't given any trouble, even with regular hard driving and the occasional autocross or track day.

Here's a link to the thread I started when I crossed over the 100,000 mark..

->100,000 mile thread<-

 

psoper has over 160k miles on his 02 wrx

 

how do you drive so much?

 

It died at 163,000, so now the question is-

who will be the first to outlast my motor?

 

What died? or how?

 

Well it didn't fully die, but it is in for major repairs- Burned valve on cyl 4, CEL flashing away and running rough as crap.

Compresison test showed 25lb in #4 vs 180lb in 1-3.

 

wow that is a lot of miles. wonder if i can make that much on this island.


if you don't mind me asking, about how much are the repairs to bring it back to life?