Any Problems?

I am looking at buying a WRX or possible an STi after this summer. Does anyone have any problems with either car that they have run into, or that many people seem to experience(engine, tranny, etc) I have mazda protege now, I love this car, but its a little slow. There are some major tranny problems with this car(I just got a new one put in). SO i am just wondering what I need to be wary of when gettting a WRX/Sti. Now I know that this has been discussed in great length, but what is more reliable as of now, especially for modding greatly, WRX or STi?

[gdogg]

my 03 wrx wagon- 36,700 miles no problems
my 04 sti - 11,000 miles no problems

none whatsoever
if u plan on driving hard and modifying your car, like any car you need to constantly maintain it to make sure it has the optimum performance.

[dub2w]

^^^ agree with gdogg.

these cars are solid. i have heard that they dont have the strongest tranny but it seems like it is rare for them to go out with regular spirited driving

i bought my car three months ago and drive it as much as possible. the thing leaves me speechless

[gdogg]

Originally posted by dub2w
^^^ agree with gdogg.

these cars are solid. i the thing leaves me speechless

another satisfied customer

My Home Maintenance teacher drives a subey, he claims they are the best cars out there =), What he told me was about every 60,000 miles u should change the timing belt on the car. I asked him why he said he dosent know about the new cars but it happens alot with subies. o and in my class were doing small gas engines. (he told us how to get a golf cart to go 60mph+)

[nachomc]

I have only had one problem (factory caused problem anyway) with my WRX, which has 21k mi on it. The biggest problem I have is the shiesty dealers in my area.

Thats my main worry about getting it, i have heard of horrible dealerships all over, and hell about warranty work.

[funkendrenchman]

Originally posted by zoomzoomaz
Thats my main worry about getting it, i have heard of horrible dealerships all over, and hell about warranty work.

That stinks. I guess I'm spoiled having Super Rupair here in Boulder, the largest independent subie repair shop in the country.

[midnightblackrx]

I was looking to buy a 2002 WRX and one guy i talked to said there was a recall for this model's cruise. Apparently the throttle gets stuck . Anyone heard about this?

By the way i'll be cruisin' in my new rx this week...and i cant wait

[gdogg]

yeah there is a recall have the vin checked just to make sure. my
03 wagon has a recall.