Was there any change to the WRB?
Wondering if it was altered any where between the 2002-2005 models.

Thanks.

 

I think there is but not sure. I just got an 06 WRB STI and I saw an older WRB WRX and I thought the color looked different, but again I am not 100%. Could have been the lighting.

 

also could be that the older wrx has fadded in color a bit. just an idea.

 

Nope, same color code from 2002 and up. I am sure that it has faded over time. The older models definitely look less vibrant than the newer models.

Jackie
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I have an MY02 WRB WRX that I purchased in June '01. The blue is very 'fragile'. Basically, to get the bright blue colour, they use white undercoat with a thin metallic blue layer over the top.

Anything which scratches the blue takes it straight through to the white undercoat. All stone/grit impacts leave a white mark. Similarly, where people have touched the car with rings etc. Bird crap also removes the blue if you don't get to it in <30 minutes. My car looks like it has been peppered with white dots, but they are all chips.

IMO, WRB is the prettiest colour, but it very easily damaged. A workmate has a silver WRX which is only 9 months or so newer and his doesn't look anywhere near as bad.