Buying my first subie-2002 WRX(longish)
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Buying my first subie-2002 WRX(longish)
Hello forum,
First time poster, long time viewer.
Been dreaming of owning my own WRX for a couple years now and the time is finally nearing, well might be here in a couple days. Just thought i'd throw out a question or two and get some feedback from the horses mouths.
I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 WRX manual with 30,000 m for $17000 to $18000 from a dealer. Car looks in good shape(was supposedly stored inside through MN winters) might also have an opportunity to talk with the previous owner on Monday. Are there any questions I should be asking the dealer about that were problems that year? As far as I saw the only mod done to it was a cold air intake so I imagine that couldn't have caused any major problems to the car over time.
Car has the short throw shifter as well and boost gage. This will be my first manual, although I have zipped around in my brothers ford escort years back. A bit nervous about ruining the clutch but excited to learn.
As for my $$ situation this is at the limit so there is no way to do a 04 or 05 WRX and all I could do with a RS is 04 or get a base 05. Test drove those and felt they were ok but the WRX blows the RS away for sure.
Any suggestions, comments, and or help of any would be greatly appreciated. Excited to finally be enjoying my first sports car. Have to deal with a tight budget but I can deal with it till I get a raise or two.
Thanks and keep those forums flowing with info.
First time poster, long time viewer.
Been dreaming of owning my own WRX for a couple years now and the time is finally nearing, well might be here in a couple days. Just thought i'd throw out a question or two and get some feedback from the horses mouths.
I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 WRX manual with 30,000 m for $17000 to $18000 from a dealer. Car looks in good shape(was supposedly stored inside through MN winters) might also have an opportunity to talk with the previous owner on Monday. Are there any questions I should be asking the dealer about that were problems that year? As far as I saw the only mod done to it was a cold air intake so I imagine that couldn't have caused any major problems to the car over time.
Car has the short throw shifter as well and boost gage. This will be my first manual, although I have zipped around in my brothers ford escort years back. A bit nervous about ruining the clutch but excited to learn.
As for my $$ situation this is at the limit so there is no way to do a 04 or 05 WRX and all I could do with a RS is 04 or get a base 05. Test drove those and felt they were ok but the WRX blows the RS away for sure.
Any suggestions, comments, and or help of any would be greatly appreciated. Excited to finally be enjoying my first sports car. Have to deal with a tight budget but I can deal with it till I get a raise or two.
Thanks and keep those forums flowing with info.
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Cold Air Intake: These are bad. Here is a thread discussing this issue: Clicky Clickerton
Questions: See if the previous owner has the service records for the car. This will give you an idea of whether or not the car has had it's schedule oil changes and such. Once you get the car, you can create an accout at http://my.subaru.com and have an electronic record of anything SOA knows about for the car.
Has the owner had the cruise control recall taken care of?
Has the newest recall, that for the drivers seat bolt been taken care of?
Other than that you should be pretty cool. Just make sure you give the car a good drive. And make sure the car is being sold WITH warranty - you've still got 1 year/~18,000 miles left.
Good luck
Questions: See if the previous owner has the service records for the car. This will give you an idea of whether or not the car has had it's schedule oil changes and such. Once you get the car, you can create an accout at http://my.subaru.com and have an electronic record of anything SOA knows about for the car.
Has the owner had the cruise control recall taken care of?
Has the newest recall, that for the drivers seat bolt been taken care of?
Other than that you should be pretty cool. Just make sure you give the car a good drive. And make sure the car is being sold WITH warranty - you've still got 1 year/~18,000 miles left.
Good luck
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Thanks!
Thanks for the link, deffinatley an interesting read.
I'll be going to talk to the dealer today so first things on my list are a car fax report and all the service records. Still hoping I also get a chance to talk witht he original owner as well. Especially the recalls thats for sure. Was there also a recall on the shudder of the clutch? I've heard and read a little about this. I thought it was a warrenty replacement of some kind.
This will also be my first manual in a few years so are there any specific glitches I should look for when driving the car that should worry me?
I believe the warrenty still applies and i've thought of extending it as well just in case. Can't hurt and I could always cancel it and get some $$ back in a few years from it if the car seems ok.
Thanks for the info
I'll be going to talk to the dealer today so first things on my list are a car fax report and all the service records. Still hoping I also get a chance to talk witht he original owner as well. Especially the recalls thats for sure. Was there also a recall on the shudder of the clutch? I've heard and read a little about this. I thought it was a warrenty replacement of some kind.
This will also be my first manual in a few years so are there any specific glitches I should look for when driving the car that should worry me?
I believe the warrenty still applies and i've thought of extending it as well just in case. Can't hurt and I could always cancel it and get some $$ back in a few years from it if the car seems ok.
Thanks for the info
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Done Deal! Excellant.. (Mr. Burns voice)
Hey SonicSuby,
I am now the proud owner of a '02 WRX, black, a couple small mods, short throw, spoiler, seat covers, carbon paneling. Found out at purchase time that instead of 30k it only has 22k, bonus!
Its a blast, still learning the clutch though as its been awhile since I've driven a manual but am plenty determined.
I've posted questions about driving a WRX in general if ya have time to take a peak.
Love the site, even more now that i've joind the cult.
Thanks for the help
I am now the proud owner of a '02 WRX, black, a couple small mods, short throw, spoiler, seat covers, carbon paneling. Found out at purchase time that instead of 30k it only has 22k, bonus!
Its a blast, still learning the clutch though as its been awhile since I've driven a manual but am plenty determined.
I've posted questions about driving a WRX in general if ya have time to take a peak.
Love the site, even more now that i've joind the cult.
Thanks for the help
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Car Info: A limousine with a chauffer
Originally Posted by Nuget
Hey SonicSuby,
I am now the proud owner of a '02 WRX, black, a couple small mods, short throw, spoiler, seat covers, carbon paneling. Found out at purchase time that instead of 30k it only has 22k, bonus!
Its a blast, still learning the clutch though as its been awhile since I've driven a manual but am plenty determined.
I've posted questions about driving a WRX in general if ya have time to take a peak.
Love the site, even more now that i've joind the cult.
Thanks for the help
I am now the proud owner of a '02 WRX, black, a couple small mods, short throw, spoiler, seat covers, carbon paneling. Found out at purchase time that instead of 30k it only has 22k, bonus!
Its a blast, still learning the clutch though as its been awhile since I've driven a manual but am plenty determined.
I've posted questions about driving a WRX in general if ya have time to take a peak.
Love the site, even more now that i've joind the cult.
Thanks for the help
Driving the WRX smoothly (a manual anyway) takes a while to get down, but you'll get it. Have fun with it, man, and be safe. The car has a lot of power and it might catch you off gaurd
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