buying car?

i am looking to buy a 2002-2004 subaru WRX STI

looking for some advice thanks

How much are the ones your lookin at?

How much are the ones your lookin at?

Around $16,000-$20'000 with 56,000-80,000 miles
I realy just want it for a weekend cruser too,
somthing to take care of and keep in the grage and look at
and of corse waste some ricers with

Around $16,000-$20'000 with 56,000-80,000 miles
I realy just want it for a weekend cruser too,
somthing to take care of and keep in the grage and look at
and of corse waste some ricers with


My best advice is to get a good ls1 tra s am or camaro and put a couple good mods on it. Faster, cheaper, better gas mileage (hidden+) and in my opinion they look much better

How does an LS1 get better mileage than a 2.0L(ish) 4 cylinder turbo? As far as Subaru goes, have someone look to see if the headgaskets are leaking or if there are any oil leaks. Headgaskets are somewhat common. Oil leaks are a different matter. The front oil pump has an O-ring that will eventually deform and start leaking oil. If you are due for a timing belt change, it isn't that bad. Installing the oil pump is kind of a pain though. The headgaskets also leak oil every once in awhile. Oil pan leaks are somewhat common. And finally, the PITA of em all is the cover for the passenger wristpin access plug. You have to pull the engine for those. Don't let that stuff scare ya just keep it in mind when you look at one. The rest of the car is pretty bulletproof, just keep the same age/brand tires on all 4 corners.

How does an LS1 get better mileage than a 2.0L(ish) 4 cylinder turbo? As far as Subaru goes, have someone look to see if the headgaskets are leaking or if there are any oil leaks. Headgaskets are somewhat common. Oil leaks are a different matter. The front oil pump has an O-ring that will eventually deform and start leaking oil. If you are due for a timing belt change, it isn't that bad. Installing the oil pump is kind of a pain though. The headgaskets also leak oil every once in awhile. Oil pan leaks are somewhat common. And finally, the PITA of em all is the cover for the passenger wristpin access plug. You have to pull the engine for those. Don't let that stuff scare ya just keep it in mind when you look at one. The rest of the car is pretty bulletproof, just keep the same age/brand tires on all 4 corners.

Well there is the AWD part. and

http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?makeid=9&modelid=78&year=2002&section=summary

http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?makeid=45&logtype=&mode=&revid=&year=2005&modelid=408&section=summary&myid=5907&section=summary&mode=&aff=national

Cause it does.

How does an LS1 get better mileage than a 2.0L(ish) 4 cylinder turbo?

Quite simply, it doesn't, besides, the 2004 STi is a 2.5L turbo.
And well, that also depends on how you drive them.

The Euro Combined cycled for the LS1 Camaro is about 21-22 mpg whereas the Impreza WRX STi is given a test figure of around 27-28.
However, most STi owners will tell you that anything north of 20 is a bonus....

The real question is why the OP was looking at Impreza's in the first place.
If the requirements are for a 4 door, 4 seat saloon with decent performance, then how does a Camaro fulfill those criteria?
If it's just about speed and tuning potential there are better than both available.

Quite simply, it doesn't, besides, the 2004 STi is a 2.5L turbo.
And well, that also depends on how you drive them.

The Euro Combined cycled for the LS1 Camaro is about 21-22 mpg whereas the Impreza WRX STi is given a test figure of around 27-28.
However, most STi owners will tell you that anything north of 20 is a bonus....

The real question is why the OP was looking at Impreza's in the first place.
If the requirements are for a 4 door, 4 seat saloon with decent performance, then how does a Camaro fulfill those criteria?
If it's just about speed and tuning potential there are better than both available.

Because he wants to "I realy just want it for a weekend cruser too,
somthing to take care of and keep in the grage and look at
and of corse waste some ricers with"

I ment to put the Firebird but the Camaro gets identical mileage.

http://www.cars.com/go/crp/research.jsp?makeid=40&modelid=377&year=2001&section=summary

well there were a bunch of cars i was looking at- Camaro-Firebird-GTO-Xrunner-EVO8 and the WRX and this is why i chouse the WRX. I love the way it looks i like the all-wheel drive and the four doors and the 300hp turbo moter in the 04+ years. dont get me wrong i love Camaro's to death but where i live you cant spit without hitting one and i want somthing that will standout

well there were a bunch of cars i was looking at- Camaro-Firebird-GTO-Xrunner-EVO8 and the WRX and this is why i chouse the WRX. I love the way it looks i like the all-wheel drive and the four doors and the 300hp turbo moter in the 04+ years. dont get me wrong i love Camaro's to death but where i live you cant spit without hitting one and i want somthing that will standout

well you can't spell motor or choose..... I don't know how you can possible afford 1 $20,000 car...

Whatever.

well you can't spell motor or choose..... I don't know how you can possible afford 1 $20,000 car...

Whatever.

ok didnt know you were the spelling police so sorry officer and lick my ball bitch :flipa: I own a house and two other cars motherfucker, i just try the ask some guys to give me some advice on the subaru wrx and you keep trying the push other cars and saying the one i want sucks thanks fuck stick :flipa:

ok didnt know you were the spelling police so sorry officer and lick my ball bitch :flipa: I own a house and two other cars motherfucker, i just try the ask some guys to give me some advice on the subaru wrx and you keep trying the push other cars and saying the one i want sucks thanks fuck stick :flipa:

..... That really helped your cause.

EDIT: The WRX isn't bad but it just has that ricer image associated with it, hence I hate it.

[quote=Shpuker;6090975]..... That really helped your cause.

Like what you said did

The WRX isn't bad but it just has that ricer image associated with it, hence I hate it.


well if your dont like it thats fine, but dont go insulting people just for that

well if your dont like it thats fine, but dont go insulting people just for that

I never insulted the people that drive it, it just falls victim to being riced out a lot.

And if you think calling some one a "fuck stick", a "bitch", and a "motherfucker" and telling them to lick your ball (apparently you only have 1? :eek7:) helps your case, then I got nothin for you.

ok didnt know you were the spelling police so sorry officer and lick my ball bitch :flipa: I own a house and two other cars motherfucker, i just try the ask some guys to give me some advice on the subaru wrx and you keep trying the push other cars and saying the one i want sucks thanks fuck stick :flipa:

Hmmmmm....... first of all, such language is specifically against AF User Guidelines. Did you read them? You did agree to follow them when you signed on here.

Furthermore, you asked us for advice. Since Shpuker have taken the time to provide it, I would have thought you could be a bit more courteous. It's fine to debate Shpuker on the issues at hand and question his advice. But such language and direct, personal attacks are not warranted here and have resulted in your being banned.

Enjoy your vacation.

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