Subaru Impreza WRX

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  • searcherboysearcherboy Member Posts: 32
    Civics are excellent cars, and the new SI is getting very good press. Pay particular attention to the high-revving character of the engine. When you first wind it out (if the demo is broken in enough for the salesman to allow you to explore the upper rev range), it will sound great and the acceleration should be a kick in the pants - but ask yourself if you want to listen to this on a daily basis. It can get annoying after a while. There's a lot to be said for engines with higher torque lower down in the power band.
  • dowright82dowright82 Member Posts: 23
    Thanks so much guys for all the great information - You have all been really helpful.

    At this point it has been narrowed down to the CIVIC SI, THE NEW VW GTI (06), and the 2006 Impreza WRX (non sti, but atleast the 2.5).

    Insurance goes in order from least to greatest

    civic
    gti
    wrx

    (Obviously)

    also considering going used, but the resale value of all those cars is so good that the price of the used car isn't significantly lower (and I would never get a non 06 si civic)
  • dowright82dowright82 Member Posts: 23
    Hey guys - about a week ago I posted about considering getting a new car, between a new 06 si, or a impreza wrx.

    I would be trading a 2000 Silverado Sport Truck - been offered $8900 trade in: WITH THE FOLLOWING MODS

    2000 Chevrolet Silverado Stepside 4.8 Liter 5 Speed Manual
    ---------------------------------------------------
    This truck has 120,000 miles (I bought it at 24000)

    K&N Cold Air induction system with a Granatelli MAF SENSOR
    GIBSON HEADERS with a cat-back flowmaster exhaust system.
    (THIS TRUCK SOUNDS AMAZING, TRUST ME, WHEN YOU HEAR IT YOU KNOW IT MEANS BUSINESS)
    EATON POSI-TRACTION REAR END (LOCKS COMPLETELY UNDER 20 MILER PER HOUR)
    20 inch very elegant wheels (NOT GHETTO)
    BRAND NEW COOPER DISCOVERY HP 275/45/20 Tires (VERY PRICEY)
    BELLTECH 2/4 Drop kit (Spindle kit which doesn't change ride quality at all)
    Gas-adjust shocks in case you need to haul something in the bed
    Black Rollup "Lite-rider" Tonneau Cover (VERY NICE, EASY TO ROLL UP AND DOWN, NICE FRAME NO SNAPS)

    CHROME BILLET GRILL

    --------------------------------------------------------
    While yes, it is beginning to show signs of aging - squeaks, rattles, whines - IT RUNS GREAT - and it is paid for. I pay $1200 a year FULL COVERAGE STATE FARM. I am 23 years old.

    My question is this - I have about 12K Cash saved - and my truck trade in offer today was $8940.

    I'm looking at an 06 black SI NO NAV - for right at MSRP (19990) plus tax = $22k

    OR

    a 2004 WRX Impreza with 7800 miles for $20000 + TAX = 22500.

    Is it being immature, and stupid to trade my nice custom, good running truck in now on a new (almost new) car, or should I invest a little money ($2k) and get my truck squeekless, smooth, and drive it for another few years until I can save more money to get an even nicer car?? OR should I just say goodbye to my reliable old beauty and get a new one??

    I'm plannin on going to law school in 9 months. So thats a factor.

    Picture of my truck HERE

    I NEED SUGGESTIONS AND PRO/CONS

    insurance on both the new cars would SKYROCKET to $2200 a year.

    HELP ME!!! LOSING MY MIND THINKING ABOUT MY DECISION
  • dowright82dowright82 Member Posts: 23
    (EMOTIONAL SIDE COMING OUT)

    Even if I'm 23, single, just graduated college??
    I'm only young once right??

    I'm making okay money for my point in life i guess - not at all bragging, just want to give you all the details for informational sake

    I have 10k saved in cash

    I did the numbers and even factoring the insurance hit,

    I'm making about $42k a year, but planning on going to law school next year, so I'm only allowing myself 12 months to pay off my new car (if thats what I decide).

    Even at 12 months - a new subaru payment (brand spankin new) after my 10k down and 8k trade in (would rather sell it to someone) my monthly payments (once again, at 12 months) would be $716 a month - then after a year, DONE.

    On a used 2004 subaru, they would be $333 a month

    this must be added to the additional $78 a month insurance.

    does that change anything? or am I just young and stupid?
  • raybearraybear Member Posts: 1,795
    Yes, you're young and stupid, but you have to enjoy yourself!

    Work up the numbers using the low rates from Subaru, don't compare a used car to a new one. $20K for a used WRX is a bit on the high side, we sold an '05 for that much.

    Sell the Tahoe yourself, even at a reduced price you'll do better than a trade-in.
  • silversolarasilversolara Member Posts: 113
    i'm going to vote for the other side here - you're going to law school? keep your reliable truck.

    you never know what might happen, especially if you've committed 'X' number of dollars/hours of time for school. put some money into your truck, maybe upgrade the stereo so it feels new on the inside.

    i have an '05 WRX sedan - bone-stock - and i love it, but what if, god forbid, you pick up a 'lemon'? no carmaker is perfect, bottom line. why roll the dice when the ride you have has a couple of squeeks that can be fixed?

    i say, sacrifice a little now to get the big prize later...

    just my two cents.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I'll counter with a question - does the truck meet all your current needs? Would having a 2nd row of seats be more useful than the truck bed? Do you haul stuff, or people?

    I think you could let that decide for you.

    -juice
  • dowright82dowright82 Member Posts: 23
    Thats the thing - when I got my truck I was doing lots of camping, backpacking etc - and thought that I would be hauling lots of "stuff"

    The reality was that everyone wanted to ride with me and I ended up riding three deep in my regular cab truck more often than I ever thought. Also - i was always the first schmo all of my friends called when they needed ANYTHING moved.

    I should add a few details here - i currently have to add about 1 shot glass full of clutch fluid to it about once a month.

    TO RAYBEAR - you think 20k for a 2004 with only 7800 miles is too high?

    I'm still also STRONGLY considering the 2006 civic si - lower cost of ownership and BRAND NEW off the showroom floor for exactly the same price as the 2004 impreza with 7800 miles.

    I am an outdoorsman - that's what attracts me to the WRX and I love fast cars.

    thanks for the involvement guys!!

    Its rotors are gettin pretty cracked, the gas gauge doesn't work. I definitely haul people more than stuff, even though I'm single.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    You'll get a lot of use out of that backseat. Hopefully. ;)

    :D

    -juice
  • dowright82dowright82 Member Posts: 23
    Convince me I need the WRX!
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Did you test drive both cars? I hate to say it, but if the test drive didn't convince you about the WRX, go get your vital signs checked!

    You should also try to knock some $$ off the price of the Si. Don't pay retail, it's for suckers. I know the Si is a nice car, but come on, it's a Civic.

    Craig
  • dino001dino001 Member Posts: 6,191
    You really need convincing? How about (in no particular order):
    1. acceleration (get it over 3K rpm, bubba!)
    2. engine sound (see above)
    3. handling (try during a rain)
    4. AWD (see above)

    What can be considered even:
    1. resale value (actually not really true since you already cashed the WRX new buy hit, and Si will have to take it)

    To be fair, in Honda's favor:
    1. it is new
    2. somewhat better past reliability statistics - but not that much better (I have not data about Si anyway)
    3. perhaps interior is nicer (it's my guess).

    2018 430i Gran Coupe

  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I like them, personally, but keep in mind any first-year model is going to have its issues. The WRX is sorted out already, the last generation Civic scored only "Average" reliability in CR surveys in its first year

    v1.0 syndrome. Same happened with the 2002 WRX, when it came out, merely "average" reliability. Now it's back up.

    The other issue is that it's so new that dealers are getting MSRP. When prices come down (and they will), that'll hurt your resale values.

    -juice
  • merrycynicmerrycynic Member Posts: 340
    May I humbly suggest a WRX wagon. Keep the rear seat up when visiting "friends", put them down when your pursuing the active life style. You'll have the best compromise between your old truck and your new car. Your insurance rates might improve too. Personally I like the look better as well.
  • trevian2trevian2 Member Posts: 22
    I completely agree with the Wagon thought. I have a WRX Sedan and there are many times I wished I had a wagon that I could fold down the seats to move bigger things.

    20,000 for a used 2004 WRX, that is way too high. I'm thinking 18 or 19K would be more appropriate, maybe 20K out the door if you have to pay taxes at a dealer.
  • dowright82dowright82 Member Posts: 23
    Traded in the truck - after tradein, the scoob cost me $14.5 its a 2004 with 8000 miles. Man, I've GOT to get rid of the factory tires!! They are like pizza cutters. THAT IS MY ONLY COMPLAINT!! I absolutely LOVE this car.
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Pizza cutter tires? On the '06 WRX? I have no complaints with them on my '06 Limited wagon.

    Bob
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    no, he has a 2004... so he has the 205/55-16 tires, which are a bit smallish in the sedan's large fender wells with the stock suspension.

    ~Colin
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Thanks Colin. I have no complaints about the 215/45x17 tires, other than you feel every bump in the road, but that's to be expected with low profile tires.

    Bob
  • andmoonandmoon Member Posts: 320
    225/50/16's are a good compromise but you need wider rims to get the full benefit.
  • bluwrx03bluwrx03 Member Posts: 5
    I have a great story you would probably be interested in hearing about an extended warranty company. I would love to disclose the name, but i have to wait for a little bit to do that.
    My rear differential was making a clicking noise this past Saturday, so i took it to the dealership Monday at 8AM. I have 52K miles on my car. Don't really race at all or try to abuse the car. Take care of it very well. The dealership diagnosed it as a differential problem. The extended warranty company had to make sure the part was defective, so they wanted me to pay for it to be taken apart and if it was covered they said they would "partially" pay for the taking apart of the differential. I called them and asked why "partially" and not fully, the guy on the phone said then pay for 2 hours (looked in contract, and it says they pay, nothing about 2 hours). I agreed, the dealership opened the differential and found wear, so the warranty company sent out an appraiser to take a look at it. I just received a call that the warranty company denied my claim because of the "performance modifications" i have on my vehicle. They said i have Boost control which adds torque, blow off valve (HKS), and cat-back exhaust (Blitz). Well i don't have the boost control (never had one). The nob that they thought was boost control goes to my amp that was professionally installed with a receipt. I called and told them this, and they spoke with an adjuster, put me on hold for ten minutes and when they got back on the phone, they said that it doesn't matter because any modification (he said Cat-back exhaust) would cancel the warranty. They said they canceled my extended warranty, and when i yelled at them, they said my $2K would be refunded, but I said that's ridiculous because now I can't get another extended warranty because it's past my 36K warranty. I'm furious and need some suggestions.
    Let me know what you think about this, it's pretty funny to me how bad they are trying to screw me over. They don't have anything so they're planning to use the exhaust as a reason not to pay because the differential through the Dealer where my car is torn apart costs $1300 just for the part. Not to mention the rental car. There is no way that the torque increase that an exhaust makes would mess up the differential. If that was true then every car with an exhaust would not have warranty. I asked to speak with the supervisor and he never picked up, not even after 3 messages. :mad:
  • raybearraybear Member Posts: 1,795
    Okay, is this a Subaru warranty or some other one? Did you buy it at the dealership where you are getting the service done and are you a regular in the department or do you do maintainence elsewhere? Read the warranty portion of your manual to see what is and is not covered, some mods do in fact void a warranty. You can call Subaru directly to file a complaint, 1-800-SUBARU-3 and hope for the best.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Keep in mind if it's not from Subaru then technically it's not a warranty, but an insurance policy against break downs. Probably with more fine print that you could possibly read.

    -juice
  • bluwrx03bluwrx03 Member Posts: 5
    well it is an outside Warranty company. All things aside, don't you think the whole this is unethical?
    Plus the only thing they have on their contract that applies to this case is: 1) Any part not covered by, or excluded by the original vehicle manufacturer's warranty. 2)Vehicles that have been modified in a manner that inclreses the likelihood of a Breakdown.(very shady) 3)Consequential damage of a covered component by a non-covered component is not covered.
    I think it's like you go a doctor with broken legs and your health insurance says we're not going to cover because you breath too hard, and then drop your insurance.
    I just need some way to fight back. [By the way, I am a regular at the dealership, and they don't have a problem replacing it, if it was through them.]
  • bluwrx03bluwrx03 Member Posts: 5
    well it is an outside Warranty company. All things aside, don't you think the whole this is unethical?
    Plus the only thing they have on their contract that applies to this case is: 1) Any part not covered by, or excluded by the original vehicle manufacturer's warranty. 2)Vehicles that have been modified in a manner that inclreses the likelihood of a Breakdown.(very shady) 3)Consequential damage of a covered component by a non-covered component is not covered.
    I think it's like you go a doctor with broken legs and your health insurance says we're not going to cover because you breath too hard, and then drop your insurance.
    I just need some way to fight back. [By the way, I am a regular at the dealership, and they don't have a problem replacing it, if it was through them.]
  • bluwrx03bluwrx03 Member Posts: 5
    well it is an outside Warranty company. All things aside, don't you think the whole this is unethical?
    Plus the only thing they have on their contract that applies to this case is: 1) Any part not covered by, or excluded by the original vehicle manufacturer's warranty. 2)Vehicles that have been modified in a manner that inclreses the likelihood of a Breakdown.(very shady) 3)Consequential damage of a covered component by a non-covered component is not covered.
    I think it's like you go a doctor with broken legs and your health insurance says we're not going to cover because you breath too hard, and then drop your insurance.
    I just need some way to fight back. [By the way, I am a regular at the dealership, and they don't have a problem replacing it, if it was through them.]
  • ozman62ozman62 Member Posts: 229
    If you only have 52K miles on your car, shouldn't the factory powertrain warranty cover your diffy? Just a thought.
    Owen
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    Stop screwing around with the phone tag and go down there to settle things.

    First of all, your modifications should not cancel the factory warranty but I have no idea what exclusions / escape clauses are written into the third-party warranty. Your factory powertrain warranty is 5 years or 60,000 miles, yes, but it also delineates only specific things that are covered. In a literal sense I would definitely think that the rear differential is part of the powertrain, but Subaru might consider the powertrain only the engine and transmission excluding clutch.

    There's some good information and suggestions on the Specialty Equipment Manufacturer's Association website:
    http://www.sema.org/main/semaorghome.aspx?ID=50096

    ~Colin
  • raybearraybear Member Posts: 1,795
    As was just mentioned, what about the Subaru powertrain warranty?

    Now, where did you get the warranty that's not being honored? Is this a fly-by-night company or someone reputable? Did you purchase it at the dealership?

    I know my life insurance doesn't cover me if I die from skydiving or commit suicide...if a vehicle is modified in some way that stresses the powertrain I can see their point but I agree the differential should be able to take some abuse.
  • mikeg444mikeg444 Member Posts: 17
    I currently use a 94 Miata as my daily driver 30 miles one way to work. Mostly highway but some city driving close to my office. My question is, would you recommend a WRX wagon for comutting? I really want something with some more room but is just as much fun to drive as my Miata.

    Thanks - mike
  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    I commute 80+ miles each day. Like you, mostly highway and some city.
    I've not driven a Miata, but I get up each morning excited about getting into my WRX wagon. :)

    -Dave
  • hitomihitomi Member Posts: 2
    I am going to buy a car pretty soon, probably a compact or a less than medium size sadan. I have narrowed down to WRX or TSX. I know probably most of you will say that these two cars are different animal and I am comparing an apple to an orange. But anyways, I will consider the value of "Luxury of TSX" :D = "Power and handling of WRX" :mad: . Which car is better? I live in upstate NY and snow is an essential part of life every winter. The TSX has stability control but the WRX has AWD; so which one is safer on snow and ice? I DO take long drive occationally, like 6 hours continuously once a month. Would the WRX be too harsh and uncomfortable for that? Thanks in advance for your advice and comment.

    hitomi
  • dino001dino001 Member Posts: 6,191
    It is all up to ones preferences. I never drove a TSX, but my experience with other Hondas would tell me it is probably a good drive. Snow handling depends mostly on tires: WRX stock tires cannot be driven on snow, period.

    My guess is when you equip both cars with similarly good snow tires, WRX will be better handling probably by a good margin.

    I have taken several multihour trips on interstate roads with my 03 WRX and was never disapointed. Unlike STI, I think WRXs suspension, is a very good compromise to give you comfortable commuting/long trip driving without losing fun of spirited driving, as long as you are not a complete power/handling geek (which you are not, since you are considering TSX).

    I also have a wagon, which adds utility into the package. My American collegues look at me as an alien (say legal one ;) ), cause in America if you want utility you "must" have a truck , if you want a sports/sporty car, it "must" be a roadster or a sedan. As we all know, wagons are prohibited by law in US, especially ones with manual transmissions :mad: :cry: .

    2018 430i Gran Coupe

  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    We got 12+ inches of snow last night. So... what better reason than to go driving the new WRX. :)

    I gotta tell ya, the 215/45x17 RE92s are NOT great in the snow. The good news is that I didn't get stuck, but I sure slid around a lot, and did a lot of tire spinning.

    Bob
  • bruticusbruticus Member Posts: 229
    cliffnotes: backing across my church parking lot, hit a dislodged parking-spot curb log "straight on" with RR wheel, killed the sidewall...hopefully that's ALL that happened...end cliffnotes

    About 1pm today a friend from church called to ask if we'd go help them clear the sidewalks etc. at the church.

    I drove the 1/3 of a mile to the church and parked in the lot; the center area had been cleared by a plow but the perimeter was still snowcovered. I parked away from where a guy was running a Bobcat along the edges and joined the shovel crew, but a couple minutes after I'd started the Bobcat guy said "I'm going to be running the Bobcat where you're parked right now; can you pull your car over near those doors because that area is mostly clear."

    Sure, said I, got into the car, and backed across the lot toward those doors, and BONK!

    One of the curb logs had been dislodged (or else had been emplaced at a f'd-up ange, jutting into the parking lot) but was still half-covered in snow. I backed the RR tire square into it; no rash on the wheel or tire sidewall.

    When I got out it was crystal-clear that the tire (Sumi HTR+) was fatally ruptured, so I got out the jack etc. and changed it (rather than wait until I was dead-tired from all the snow-shovelling). The church steward told me that when I get the replacement tire, to bring the invoice to him and he'll file a claim on the church's property insurance.

    So I have the spare on, and am ordering a replacement from TireRack. FORTUNATELY, I only put these HTRs on in the first week of November and I've driven just over 4000 miles since then (from ~58,500 miles on the odo to just-under 63K) and they still have the new-tire red stripe around the tread's center groove, so I should be OK putting on a new HTR.

    Right?

    I hope to hell the tire was all that got borked. It seemed OK during the 1/3 mile drive home, but all the snow still on the roads might have hidden any obvious indicators. While I had it on the jack I did the best visual inspection I know how and didn't see anything obviously bent/broken, no sheared bolts or torn brake lines (PHEW!!!!); none of that "cracks in the exterior glaze/coating" that indicates a bent suspension part, etc. If there was any major mechanical damage it'll suck, big-time. (the wheel is OEM so damage to that doesn't count as major; they litter the floor/walls of every Subaru-oriented shop I've been in)

    DjB
  • nyccarguynyccarguy Member Posts: 17,558
    re92s in the snow? do you have some sort of deathwish? My Prelude came with RE92s and they are awful even in the rain, much less the snow. Get yourself a good set of winter wheels & tires, then you'll really see what your car can do. My Prelude (fwd) tracks amazingly well and never feels skittish in the white stuff with my Michelin Pilot Alpin tires on all four corners. A WRX with snow tires must be unstoppable.

    2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD

  • hypovhypov Member Posts: 3,068
    re92s in the snow? do you have some sort of deathwish?

    They're not any where near "deathwish" like riding with bald tires.
    They aren't the greatest, certainly not the worst or bad.
    This is where driver input and compensation comes in :)

    If one drives with RE92s between overly spirited and an idiot in rain or snow, then one is asking for it.

    -Dave
  • raybearraybear Member Posts: 1,795
    You need to try the Legacy GT vs. the TSX. The Subie will leave any other car stranded in the snow.
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    We get 15" of snow maybe once every 5 years. I can live with the RE92s. They are fine in all other circumstances—including rain.

    Bob
  • bluwrx03bluwrx03 Member Posts: 5
    Differential is part of the powertrain warranty but, the Dealership won't cover the replacement because the car is not stock, "no matter what gets added on."
  • ozman62ozman62 Member Posts: 229
    Your dealer has to prove that your modifications caused the failure, and can't just give a blanket statement "no warrantee beacause your car is not stock". You should try a different dealer, or call SOA.
    Owen
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Two very different cars. I can tell you that I feel my wife's TSX was an excellent value for the $25K price we negotiated. It's a very comfortable sedan with great gas mileage and about the best handling you can get for FWD. Nice interior features and great styling in my opinion. As mentioned, it really lines up better against the Legacy GT.

    The WRX is a compact sports sedan that is quite a bit less refined than the TSX. But it's also a lot more exciting, and faster. I had an 03 WRX and it was a blast. I never got tired of that car!

    AWD will improve your traction, but will do little to help overall stability under acceleration and braking. Acura's VSA combines stability control and traction control, and would make the TSX very safe in my opinion. In contrast, the WRX will have great forward traction, but you're on your own to recover if the car gets sideways.

    Weigh the trades -- what's more important to you?
  • kevin111kevin111 Member Posts: 991
    Have not been on this board in years!

    I know Subarus are supposed to be reliable, and I am sure I am not the only one with this amount of mileage, but so far, can not complain!

    Had a few problems before the warrenty was up, but afterwards, has pretty much been fine

    Problems:
    1. Manual tranny grinds a little in 1st, 3rd, and 5th. It can be a little annoying, but so far not a big deal. Also, this is my first stick shift automobile

    2. Plastic fastener keeps falling out in the bottom left footwell, right above the dead pedal.

    3. Occasional rattles and squeaks (also, occasional sqeaks at low speeds from the suspension when going over speed bumps.

    Otherwise, has been great.

    Suspension is a little softer, but the ride is improved.

    Most miles have been highway, but am a spirited driver.

    Current upgrades are just upsizing the tires and wheels to 225x45x17"s at 45K miles. No detriment to ride quality (tires had a great deal to do with this).

    Happy motoring!

    Kevin
  • dino001dino001 Member Posts: 6,191
    At 43 miles I had couple of failures:
    1. AC thermister (that was the name of part :confuse: ) froze once on the highway (and then it came back to normal) and Subaru authorized its replacement - it was at about 20K
    2. Transmission oil started leaking at 40K from rear shaft - they replaced the seal under powertrain warranty.
    3. Engine oil filter unit was faulty - they replaced it with new; apparently there was a bad batch of those, but they did not tell any owner. I find it a bit troubling - if one did not watch the level closely, could cook the engine.
    4. It had couple of rattles when new, but after "aging" they went away. No rattles today.
    5. Driver's side window seal squeaks when wet. They cleaned the area couple of times but the problem reoccurs after a while.
    6. Oh, the battery died at 40K/3yrs. Bit early, but in Florida it is a commonplace. Dealer overcharged me for the replacement (total $130+tax - added "diagnostic" twice: before and after, which is usually free in places like Autozone). For once I felt like I owned a BMW or Audi ;) Still recovering from trauma.

    So, it is not totally trouble free, but the warranty service was excellent so far - no problems there. And between it feels almost like the best car in the world - at least for its price. Today the competition is much stronger, when I bought it in January '03 there was virtually none.

    I could change cars every week, if could, but every time I sit in something else and then come back to my car, it is like "Dude, what are you thinking here..."

    2018 430i Gran Coupe

  • kevin111kevin111 Member Posts: 991
    dino001, sorry to hear about your problems. I had bought the car in May of '03, so who knows? Completely agree that the competition is now much stronger than it was when we bought the car, but still love driving this thing!

    I had a battery die at about 40K miles as well. The one time I did not go to the dealer, I went to Sears, and so far so good. In SoCal, with the heat, it is commonplace for batteries to die prematurely. I have not had a battery last much over 3 years yet out here!

    I have been taking it to the dealer for the major service intervals though.
  • dino001dino001 Member Posts: 6,191
    No need to be sorry - the claim experience was painless, so I was quite allright with that.

    I have Subaru bucks (which makes maintenance almost free) and extended warranty, which has a free towing to a dealer facility included. That exactly trapped me into going to the dealer. Since the car dropped dead overnight, I thought there was a chance something else was going on and the towing was free. I just did not anticipate the "testing fee" - otherwise I would have used my AAA coverage for the battery and towing to .

    I'm fine, love the car and the thing with the charge - just like in that song "one way or another I'm gonna get ya ;) "

    2018 430i Gran Coupe

  • kevin111kevin111 Member Posts: 991
    Right after I post this, I bring my car in for an alignment, and find out that there is a turbo pressure leak. My turbo pressure indicator has only been going up to 0.5 pa, as opposed to 1.0 pa. :( According to one of the mechanics, it is common for the uppipe to become a little loose over time. I will post this on the problems and solutions board. Otherwise, the car is great.

    I have Subaru bucks as well, which works great for maintenance!
  • hitomihitomi Member Posts: 2
    Thanks for all the reply and input! I went and take a look at the TSX and it's really a nice car. But it is a little too big for my taste. The WRX have a cool price for the HP and performance (~$24000 I think), but I will have to learn to drive a manual transmission.
    Anyways, I think I will go for a text drive for both. I am a little concern about the power of TSX cuz it's a big and heavy car afterall. Hopefully I can learn to drive a stick in a month and test drive the WRX in manual as well. Thanks.
  • bluerex03bluerex03 Member Posts: 6
    Two weeks ago, the car developed a camshaft leak- fixed under warranty.
    Also needed new radiator. Even though, the new one is redesigned, because the old one was prone to leaks, subaru wouldn't cover it (700$).
    Now I need a new injector-not part of the 50K powertrain warranty. Getting misfire codes. Already changed spark plugs and checked the coil.
    I'm also on my second battery, but getting new Optima soon.
    Even with all these "small" issues, I still love to drive this car every day more than I did with my last 2 camaros Z28's.
  • kaffey1kaffey1 Member Posts: 1
    I've got an '04 WRX wagon, bought it used with 20,000 miles on it. I'm approaching 36,000 now and wondering if anyone thinks it's worth it to buy an extended warranty from my dealer. I wouldn't typically consider this, but I haven't owned a turbo before, and don't know anything about the prior owner (other than that they had all routine maintenance done). I'd appreciate any thoughts!
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