I am trying to decide which car to buy sometime within 6-12 months. The Wrx most likely an '05, is on the top of my list, but I can't help to notice all the tranny problems. Yes some will say it's the drivers fault, but even so it may be an indication that there is something wrong with them. If I did end up running into any tranny problems I would most likely replace it with something beefier. It seems the Sti's transmission is doing alot better in terms of reliability from what I have read. So how easy is it to get one and how much do they run? What other replacement transmission options are there and which would be best for reliability? I'm just trying to figure out all the costs so I can make the right decision on what car to get. Thanks for any help.

 

If you're already thinking about needing to upgrade the transmission, just lay down the extra cash for the STi. You can probably get a pretty good deal on the '04 right now. The cost of the upgraded engine and tranny alone will bump your WRX up into and beyond the STi's price range. Add to that the brakes, DCCD, intercooler spray, interior, etc. and the STi is a great deal.

 

Thanks. I didn't know it would cost that much for a tranny swap.