well i dont have a subi yet but im looking to buy, ive just started doing some research but i have so many questions, i currently drive a diesel chevy thats got around 500hp and 850lbs but i want something more fun and that gets better mileage...

some of my questions are

what years have the best motor/hp/weight ratio?

does any specific year have more problems?

Is there a problem with the driveline at a specific mileage (like the trans goes out, or head gasket goes)?

With this economy i want to be able to drive the car without worrie it will blow on me or have significant problems

thanks

 

2007's had a fuel issue, but can be easily fixed with a tune.
They also have a different gear ratio that improves quarter mile times by removing the need to shift from 5th to 6th.

2004 had 5x100 bolt pattern, while 2005+ have 5x114.3 and upgraded interior.

Those are the only real differences between 2004-2007 GD STi's.

2008+ STI's come in the hatch form.

 

Every impreza is great, you can't go wrong with any trim level

 

welcome aboard !!!

what year looks best to you?

 

well i really like the nose of the 2006 but im curious with all wheel drive do you have driveline problems? is there anything specific too really watch out for when buying? Are the subis expensive to maintenance?

see this is why i love forums great help from everyone...thanks alot

i havent ever owned any car to be honest ive always had trucks so this is all a learning experience for me

 

welcome! :-) you seem like a guy who obviously has worked on cars with the specs that youve given on your truck. A Subie is definitely for you :-) i prefer the 06-07 STI as a first choice as well.

I hear the year you chose, 06, is the one with the least amount of issues REPORTED overall. I could be wrong though :-\ I just drive a 2008 impreza 2.5i :-D I regret not getting an STI haha.

Hope you find yourself an "i" soon

 

no drive line problems for me in 175K miles
(other than i got towed wrong by the city)

So teh 2006 - 2007 are the same.

They are about the same as other japanese cars. You should be able to do almost all of it yourself.

the only thing to watch out for when buying is if they were abused and just beat on.

glad to help

 

well i was talking with a buddy that has an 04 he built and was saying the trans in the wrx isnt nearly as stong as the sti trans and that the normal wrx's trans blows 2nd and 3rd gear....is that true?

 

correct they are not as strong

the 6 speed is stronger

but blowing gears is usually user error

 

well ive decided im going to go another direction and get a new 2010 wrx sedan...i fig its a low profile looking car thats still fast but cops wont think im a 19 year old kid haha