Upgraded Trans for 04 ???

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Jan 16, 2003 | 05:28 PM

ErichTheRed

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Upgraded Trans for 04 ???

I was just curious, does Subaru plan on upgrading or replacing the man. trans in the WRX for 04 along with the styling changes?
It seems to me if they should try and upgrade it as there seems to be plenty of people saying the made of "glass."
If your selling higher performance cars you should expect them to be driven as such and not try and blame every thing on abuse.

Jan 16, 2003 | 05:41 PM

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the 04 wrx is basically the same, except for a few cosmetic changes, and u can get a sunroof. The sti on the other hand will have the 6-spd. tranny, 2.5 liters and 300 horsepower.

Jan 16, 2003 | 07:56 PM

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rumor from an inside source...all WRXs will have the 6spd due to the failure rate on the 5spd box

Jan 16, 2003 | 07:58 PM

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rumor from an inside source...all WRXs will have the 6spd due to the failure rate on the 5spd box

Well that does us 02-03 guys a lot of good. I'm just about fed up with the stupid 5 speed box and when it gives, I'm going for the full 6 speed swap. 1st gear is too much of a *****, and it's only been 1200 miles of smooth driving.

Jan 18, 2003 | 03:11 PM

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rumor from an inside source...all WRXs will have the 6spd due to the failure rate on the 5spd box

That would be nice!

Jan 19, 2003 | 06:56 AM

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rumor from an inside source...all WRXs will have the 6spd due to the failure rate on the 5spd box

This would make my decision a whole lot easier. right now I am thinking

03 vs. 04. CHeaper and now vs. restyling and later.

5sp vs. auto More likely to break vs. S.O. can drive it.

If the 04 came with a more rugged 6 speed, the decision would be easy.

I am going to call up some sources at SOA to check out this one. I hope it is more than a rumor.

Jan 19, 2003 | 06:18 PM

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rumor from an inside source...all WRXs will have the 6spd due to the failure rate on the 5spd box

Sure.......

I'll belive that when I see it.

Kevin

Jan 19, 2003 | 06:22 PM

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Well it would be easier to make one production line of transmissions instead of three of them. One for the A/T and two for the 5spd and 6spd. I doubt it will happen though. Unless Subaru loses in court too often. Wonder why Mitsu got corn holed in Japan for covering up design problems when Subaru has been selling the same POS 5spd that has proven issues for 10 years.