Hi I'm a new member, but I've been reading these boards for a while. I'm looking for a new car around the $25,000 US range. I'm not really looking to take it to the track and race it, but I can't say I won't race a dumb ricer off the light once in a while. This will be my primary car. For a while now i've been interested in the WRX; however, i've been hearing it runs into some transmission problems. I think I'll eventually end up modding the car but I want to make sure it'll last for a long time. I was also looking at the RSX Type-S but I've heard ups and downs about the RSX as well. Also, I'm pretty new to the car scene when it comes to modding, parts, installing stuff, etc. So is the WRX for me or RSX or something else?

 

these engines are solid.work at a dealership and these subarus come in with 250,000 plus miles.plus i own a 2.5rs 2003.great cars.front oil pump seal will leak at 70,000 do your timing belt at the same time,good to go for another 70!

 

if you decided to get a subaru you will prolly give it to your grand kids with the original motor

 

You don't really sound like someone who would appreciate all that the WRX has to offer. This car was meant to be driven hard around corners. The steering precision & feedback, the balanced attitude through corners and the magical ride/handling compromise is what separates the WRX from Wannabe performance cars.

However, if you want to race against ricers and want a practical, reliable, fast (in a straight line) kind of car, i would recommend a Nissan Maxima. With 255bhp and a curb weight of aroung 3250, the Maxima is at least as fast as a WRX from a rolling start.

If you do decide to buy the WRX, you owe it to yourself to take it out on a twisty piece of tarmac at least once in a while. Next thing you know, you'll be hooked and you'll want to try out AutoX and occasional track days.

IMHO

 

Subies have a good reputation for longevity. They are not built for drag racing, as most of their traits derive from off-road rally racing (twisty off-road terrain).

You can build a monster WRX dragster, but it'll cost you quite a bit, and might not last long.

 

A good red light racer that will easily beat most imports and domestics in a straight line for $25000 is a LS1 Z28 camaro. I had the option to buy one, but passed due to older chassis and body style. The LS1 is a good small block V8 that stock puts around 300HP to the ground and can easily be modded NA to make 500HP.
A stock GT Mustang only puts about 220-230 to the ground for about the same price. The GT has a slightly newer more rigid chassis design and slightly better handling stock. The LS1 is an excellent design with great flowing heads. Many put it down for being a pushrod, but it makes good power. Most GT Mustang owners who make good power with their cars typically install a vortech or other supercharger at around 8-12 lbs of boost. This takes them from 260 to 450 FWHP with basic additional mods.

Of course, if you are turned off by domestics, and want high MPG, none of the above cars interest you.

I own a 2002 GT Mustang, I am interested in the STI for the high end drivetrain and excellent handling. The GT is a good car for my driving (2,500 interstate miles a month), and I got a good discount on it ($21,500, $25,015 sticker) from my cousin who builds F-250 trucks.

Now that I am more established and can swing the payments and insurance (also have learned I desire a car that takes turns faster and has the capability to off-road and drive in snow) I am considering the STI. Over the last 3 years I have bought new cars and trucks and usually sell them when the warranty runs out. I easily put 36,000 miles on a car in one year.

To be continued....here I hope...

-CLD_FSN

 

i wonder what a person who could appreciate this car sounds like.
i didn't see anything about racing against ricers in the original post.
97itr153, you sound kind of like a *****.

 

the sucker king FYI

 

you have corrected me. thank you.

 

UPDATE:

Well, I got a 2003 Cobra for $30,500. I spent $900 more on it this last weekend and now I have 431RWHP and 456RWTQ. For my interstate driving and redlight racing I am glad I got the Cobra. Maybe after I get hitched and the wife starts working I can get the AWD Subaru I have always wanted too.

Yee haw. So how is everybody here?

-CLD_FSN

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