New car question
lordvektra
02-22-2003, 07:05 PM
I found a car that would be pretty cool and I wanted all of your advice.
I now have a 2000 Acura Integra GS-R, 39000 miles with a AEM CAI and dont plan on doing much more to it. I was looking in the paper today and found a '02 Subaru WRX has almost 60k miles and has a TurboXS stage II kit pushing a little over 300 hp for $20k. I dont in no way need a new car but I have always liked the WRX. I just wanted to see what your thoughts were. I know some of you are much more experienced car buyers than I am. I plan on going to drive it tomorrow.
I now have a 2000 Acura Integra GS-R, 39000 miles with a AEM CAI and dont plan on doing much more to it. I was looking in the paper today and found a '02 Subaru WRX has almost 60k miles and has a TurboXS stage II kit pushing a little over 300 hp for $20k. I dont in no way need a new car but I have always liked the WRX. I just wanted to see what your thoughts were. I know some of you are much more experienced car buyers than I am. I plan on going to drive it tomorrow.
esp
02-22-2003, 07:17 PM
price is high according to kelly blue book it should be under $18,000 with no mods. if you like it buy it, personally if i was you and had the money i would wait for the WRX STi
lordvektra
02-22-2003, 07:37 PM
STI is over $40k. not worth the money IMO, and is pushing about the same hp stock
esp
02-22-2003, 07:40 PM
buy the WRX if it is in good shape allthough it has extremely high miles for a '02 i might be worried about this my 98 civic only has 38,000 miles and is 4 years older then the subaru and has 22,000 les miles :confused:
lordvektra
02-22-2003, 09:00 PM
I agree. its the only thing im really worried about as far as engine. he works like a hour away from here highway all the way that where the miles are going
Self
02-22-2003, 09:18 PM
Mileage is high. Especially with an upgraded turbo and more boost. I'd be careful, especially at $20k:(
Jimster
02-22-2003, 09:40 PM
more boost+high mileage+stock everything else+ cheap price= Ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnn!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!:eek:
lordvektra
02-22-2003, 09:51 PM
its a stage 2 kit without a new turbo
TurboXS UTEC Computer (Pre-programmed)
4" Stainless Steel Downpipe
3" Stainless Steel High Flow Cat
3" Stainless Steel Midpipe
2.5" Stainless Steel Muffler Assy
Resonator Box Removed
so its its not a larger turbo just a more effecent ECU a little more PSI and a new exhaust system
TurboXS UTEC Computer (Pre-programmed)
4" Stainless Steel Downpipe
3" Stainless Steel High Flow Cat
3" Stainless Steel Midpipe
2.5" Stainless Steel Muffler Assy
Resonator Box Removed
so its its not a larger turbo just a more effecent ECU a little more PSI and a new exhaust system
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