I just went to look at a stock 2002 MBP WRX with 43k in S.F. It had several problems that all were fixed by the dealer: squeky(sp?) passenger window, driver's side door latch wasn't working, battery replaced, CEL problems from a faulty sensor, new tires, and a transmission bolt was replaced. All this was fixed under an extended warrenty(which unfortunately isn't tranferable to me). Should any of these previous problems throw up a red flag? I am afraid even though these problems have been fixed, they could come back to haunt me later. Otherwise, I took the car out on a test drive and it performed well. The seller also seems to be very honest and has kept all service records since he has had the car. Let me know what you think.

-Brett

 

Just remember that all cars are eventually going to experience problems. I had issues with an unmodded STi at 5000 miles and it was taken care of. Cars start to experience issues as they age like anything else. As long as you take care of it you'll be fine.

 

The 2002 wrx is a sturdy brute! However, check to see what CEL code was coming up that was being caused by a faulty sensor. The 2002's have always had a problem throwing CEL's for misfires. They don't actually misfire but the cell comes up anyway. So if it was a 301 CEL, I doubt it was from a faulty sensor and I doubt it was actually fixed. Shouldn't effect the way the car runs though. My 02 now has just over 118K miles. I've been running Cobb stage 2 for a long time and I just had it custom tuned. The car runs better than ever.

 

i also live live in SF, if u need help checkin out the car, give me a holla!!

Rick

 

Dude, if the price of the car is fair...the only thing I would consider if you live or work in SF is the condition of the clutch. If otherwise it works well, I.E. shifting and acceleration feel good then I wouldn't have any trepidation about purchasing.

Okay, I'd get a carfax report too, I would nevery buy anything that was salvaged.

Car really is pretty well made.

 

If you can get me the VIN I'll carfax it.

 

Good news! The warrenty is transferable, so it will come with a 2 year warrenty as well! The seller just moved to S.F. from LA, so he now uses public transportation. The clutch seemed to be fine when I test drove the car as well as power/acceleration. Estrada, thanks for the offer, but I already ran a clean carfax report on the car.

 

FANTASTIC! Welcome to the world of Subaru

 

Hes already been part of it Just go buy it bretly!

 

Sounds Like everything on the car is good...Get a good price and hope to be seeing you around

 

So far, it looks like I am going to pay around $16,400 for everything. I know that isn't an amazing price, but considering blue book is $16,540 and it comes with a warrenty, I think it is a very reasonable price. Thanks for all the help!

 

lol, I'm looking forward to coming to some of the meets!

 

Yeah come to some of the meets! Mostly we stand around talking about how come the Honda guys look so cool and are so fast and we aren't even though our cars cost about the same and how come the RSX uses space age plastic and how awsome VTEC is and why isn't there a "Weapon R" sticker for the Subaru and how come Honda engines have adjustable valve heads and we have to use buckets and shims.

 

Because.

 

You go to these meets and actually make it out alive?...lol...just kidding. You have a piont. You can't bag on Honda, they do make good engines.