Trying to join the world of Subarus. Been looking on CL but I haven't found anything too promising. And is it true the engine runs better on stage 2?

 

I'll sell you my '02 w/ 110k miles and a zero mile engine for $18k.

 

Its better when the car is tuned w/ stage 2

 

I got better mpg when I was catless stage 2 than stock

 

you can't be serious....$6500 is the right price

true that

 

For $35k in mods and a brand new engine? I wouldn't even sell for $6,500 stock.

 

You can have mine for $6500

 

02-04 wrxs are the worst out of all the turbo subarus you could own. 2.0L 5 speed junk. trust me, i have one. just get an sti.

 

05 sti!

 

here's an 02 wagon owned by a buddy of mine:
https://www.i-club.com/forums/cars-s...-turbo-249598/

 

Not necessarily true. I had a 02 WRX that I had built, drove it for 200K+ miles. Did 12.8 on 1/4mile, used for DD, autocross, travel and never had a issue. As long as you take care of it and drive with some sense they last. Every generation has its own quirks. Sold it to my brother-N-law to buy a house and picked up a Sti only because found a SWP limited Sti. Brother-N-law drives it like he stole it and still going strong at 230k+ miles. Go with what fits your budget. A WRX can be built into a equally capable car.

 

Wow 5 speed junk!? Aha that's harsh! I love my 03! You must not love/take care of your car! wish i had the 2.5l displacement but with the proper mods you'll leave those stage Twoers with 2.5l in the dust! The great thing about these cars is that you can make them better with some elbow grease, love and a bank roll. More elbow grease and love = less bank roll required. Good luck with the scoooob!

 

Yeah I still say pony up the bucks and get an STI. I wish I had cause it would have saved me 5k in swapping to a 6 speed.

 

Just skip Subaru and buy a Ferrari, it'll save you a lot of money in parts!

 

Did you end up picking one up? Let me know