2004 wrx wagon vs 2005 wrx wagon
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I've searched extensively on it, but all the thread say minor suspension tweaks and there's nothing specific about the suspension mods..does that mean newly designed suspension components OR just different spring ratings, gas volume etc?
Last edited by fizay; Jan 4, 2005 at 09:48 PM.
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Its basically the same suspension - no HUGE changes.
Big changes are the interior - the 05 has functional CUPHOLDERS
. Also has nice cliamte control.
I was waiting for a decent interior to get my WRX.
Big changes are the interior - the 05 has functional CUPHOLDERS
. Also has nice cliamte control.I was waiting for a decent interior to get my WRX.
Yes the interior on the 05 is much better. I was looking at getting an 04 but decided on an 05 after looking at both side by side. Oh yeah, 05 has painted side skirts :b
1. People take a look at the '05 steering wheel it's a "MOMO" (who the hell cares any way)
2.Most "perfromance" automobile are equiped with three point steering wheels, STi, M3, Ferrari, ect. This design provides more area to control the steering wheel. So therefore '05's are b3tt4R
3.'05 seats are a much better material that the previous. Much easier to clean, No stuff gets stuck in the webbing. They both adjust like an old lawn chair and support like a broken jock strap.
4. '03-'05's are all wicked cool especially if they're WAGONS!!!!:P
2.Most "perfromance" automobile are equiped with three point steering wheels, STi, M3, Ferrari, ect. This design provides more area to control the steering wheel. So therefore '05's are b3tt4R
3.'05 seats are a much better material that the previous. Much easier to clean, No stuff gets stuck in the webbing. They both adjust like an old lawn chair and support like a broken jock strap.
4. '03-'05's are all wicked cool especially if they're WAGONS!!!!:P
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Originally Posted by escaflowne
wow. leather?! that's cool. i want leather seats.
the 04s have really wide seats. They are definately not made for a skinny a$$ like me. i also hate the seats. Whenever i'm going through twisties, i get thrown around. Sucks.
OMG. someone post the suspension differences. !!!
the 04s have really wide seats. They are definately not made for a skinny a$$ like me. i also hate the seats. Whenever i'm going through twisties, i get thrown around. Sucks.
OMG. someone post the suspension differences. !!!
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Originally Posted by Littleboyblue
I heard that on the 05's, they were beefing up the synchros in the tranny and fixing the case flex problem. Does anyone know anything about that, or is it just a rumor?
The steering rack has change a LOT! It is so much more responsive then my 04! I thought I was driving a modded WRX or something. weird.
* Center console is MUCH better then 02-04, also climate control is standard now! YAY(I want)!
* Interior material is much nicer and easier to clean then 04.
* Steering wheel is nicer looking, but the seem ends on my finger tips which I don't like.
* Mirror controls are now where they should have been in the first place on the driver side door.
* Stereo wattage is back to 100 instead of the 80watts in ONLY the 04 models, speakers still crap though.
* The key changed as well, it now has the built in imobilizer as a standard option(this might not be true though).
* Headlight bezel is now blacked out(t3h ueb0r cool).
* And as stated, steering rack is sooooooo much nicer.
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Originally Posted by raazin
if you want to spend a bit more get the saab 9-2x
Originally Posted by mcdrama
That would be pointless, everything they fixed in the saab is what is standard in the 05 minus the outside and the leather seats inside.
http://www.clubwrx.net/forums/showth...0&page=5&pp=20
Originally Posted by mcdrama
There are tranny upgrades, not sure what they are but feels slightely different then my 04(my friend got an 05 sedan), and the dealership told my friend that SOA made changes.
The steering rack has change a LOT! It is so much more responsive then my 04! I thought I was driving a modded WRX or something. weird.
* Center console is MUCH better then 02-04, also climate control is standard now! YAY(I want)!
* Interior material is much nicer and easier to clean then 04.
* Steering wheel is nicer looking, but the seem ends on my finger tips which I don't like.
* Mirror controls are now where they should have been in the first place on the driver side door.
* Stereo wattage is back to 100 instead of the 80watts in ONLY the 04 models, speakers still crap though.
* The key changed as well, it now has the built in imobilizer as a standard option(this might not be true though).
* Headlight bezel is now blacked out(t3h ueb0r cool).
* And as stated, steering rack is sooooooo much nicer.
The steering rack has change a LOT! It is so much more responsive then my 04! I thought I was driving a modded WRX or something. weird.
* Center console is MUCH better then 02-04, also climate control is standard now! YAY(I want)!
* Interior material is much nicer and easier to clean then 04.
* Steering wheel is nicer looking, but the seem ends on my finger tips which I don't like.
* Mirror controls are now where they should have been in the first place on the driver side door.
* Stereo wattage is back to 100 instead of the 80watts in ONLY the 04 models, speakers still crap though.
* The key changed as well, it now has the built in imobilizer as a standard option(this might not be true though).
* Headlight bezel is now blacked out(t3h ueb0r cool).
* And as stated, steering rack is sooooooo much nicer.
the built in imobilizer is actually for the STi model keys. other changes include a single tip exhaust. as for the tranny case flex, its a big misconception from what i've read (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665334)
i was considering an 04 but opted for the 05. the nicer interior and subtle exterior changes swayed me.