DizzyWRX

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I drove my WRX from Charleston, SC to Seattle, WA and it wasn't too bad, however I don't recommend using it for road trips. It isn't very comfortable compared to most other sedans.

gotwrx

yes and yes. 2002 WRX wagon 65,000 miles. Currently driving 170 freeway miles a day in it. Longest trip with just gas stops ~450 miles. Longest weekend trip ~1500 miles over freeway, country roads, land and gravel forest roads.

It's not the best freeway cruiser if that's what you want. You have to sit in the seat right for it to be comfortable for long periods. The one big criticism I have of the wagon is that the rear view has lots blind spots and the rear view mirrors don't really do the job. This can be a bit frustrating when manouvering in traffic.

Gas mileage is not stellar (figure around 20) and premium gas is required plus you'll want performance tires which wear out fast. So its not the cheapest to run which is a factor when you are topping up the gas tank every day like I am.

The wagon is a practical family car ( it only lacks a trunk ) though perhaps a bit small for the SUV crazed american style family. I have two early teens and apart from killing each other they suffer in the back without complaint. To address the space issue for long trips you can add a trunk by putting a pod on the roof. Interior storage is somewhat lacking tho.

That said it's always fun to drive and I always seek out opportunies to take the road less travelled where it is a blast. The suspension is sporty (ie fairly stiff) but build for twisty and rough roads. It's really smooth on gravel which is a total blast.

The sti is more an enthusiast's car - its a fine piece of machinery but probably not justified unless you are planning to take it to the track or you are an enthusiast and have just got to have it. It's stiffer and gets even worse gas mileage. Much more the racing machine. If I had the money and they made a wagon I'd probably buy one but the WRX is really quite sufficient - a good compromise between a fun sporty car and a reliable practical car for not too much cash.

hockeygod

04 wrx with 21000 miles, commute 10 miles to work, snowboarding trips atleast 10 times a year plus visit the so cal area once or twice a year. No issues. Plus I autocross it

subiescottwrx

my wrx with 37000
i use as a daily drive here in the DC metro area, and i take trips to NC every now and then. I sit in traffic 1 hr to work, 1.5 hrs to come home.

subiescottwrx

oh, its a 2002 wrx sedan, and i only have to drive 25 miles to get to work and it takes me that long to and from!!!!!as u can imagine, a MT sucks for traffic, but I love the car too much to change.

A.V.E.

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daily driven car: school, work, errands, etc.

gpatmac

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Daily driver BUT a) I lived on a 25mile diameter island which is 5k miles from the mainland, b) my commute to work was <2 miles, since I lived on base, and c) the car hasn't been driven for long periods due to various deployments, and most recently has been up on blocks awaiting an overhaul.....19k miles on a 2002 wagon.

I bought it on Oahu and the longest trip was a looooong loop around the island, then once I got it off of the boat (figuratively) here in the states, I drove from St Louis to southern Indiana. I got 23mph on that trip. Must've had something to do with that blown #4.

dyonkim

04 Sti is my daily driver, I took it to tahoe last week and hated it.

Littleboyblue

My 04' wrx is my daily driver. I drive that thing everywhere. Have 12,600 miles on it. Took it to Santa Maria(3 1/2hr drive) and back home in one day. Had no problems and my friend and I were very comfortable.

kenshin01

I have a 04 WRX wagon with like 24000 miles on it. Drive it everyday and love it. Sometime I set in my coworker's accord when we go out for lunch and I was like damn, accord has much more space than my car. I'll definitely drive it on road trip.

sneezerboi

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'04 FXT. Not only is it my daily driver, but also our company vehicle. Got it this past mid-March and it has almost 19K miles on it.

BillJC

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probably the tires.

yzercyber

My '03 WRX Sedan is my daily driver. Kumho MXs on 17" SSR Comps. I do 50 miles per day at 65+ MPH (not saying) during non-rush hours and love it. I'm 52 and find it very comfortable as a long trip car. I've done dozens of 8-hour trips that included 1 gas stop on roads that included freeways and mountain highways. And a couple of longer dashes to Vegas, too.

roadkillSTI

2005 STi as my daily driver. I dont take her on long road trips, the longest so far is 100 miles. Mostly because I cant afford the gas =) thats what the civic is for.