Got a new car!

[mkiiSupraMan18]

Well you make 3 Supra owners (including myself) that switched to Subarus...

I splurged for an 05 sti, mainly because it only had 9k miles, was $14k cheaper than the 07s, and didn't have that wierd grille.

Don't let anyone hate on it, it's awesome having a fast car that doesn't keep your toes listening for RK, watching the temp sensor, etc. Oh, and checking oil is just a habit, not a neccesity. :icon_bigg

+1 for the snow... they're hella fun out in open fields though.

*edit*
The tripple gauge in the center of the dash isn't std on any wrx that I've seen. It's an $800-ish add-on.

 

[Jeff Lange]

LOL that cruise control looks like something that was designed for the wheel to be on the other side the car.

What? That's probably the most common spot for cruise control to be. Even the MK3 has it there on airbag models.

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

on the side of the gauge cluster cover is still the best spot, imho. :icon_razz

 

[mkIIIman089]

What? That's probably the most common spot for cruise control to be. Even the MK3 has it there on airbag models.

Welp, then they all look like they belong on the other side of the car. My '89 non airbag is perfectly layed out right where your hands sit... so its not something I have ever noticed.

 

[tlo86]

Well you make 3 Supra owners (including myself) that switched to Subarus...

I splurged for an 05 sti, mainly because it only had 9k miles, was $14k cheaper than the 07s, and didn't have that wierd grille.

Don't let anyone hate on it, it's awesome having a fast car that doesn't keep your toes listening for RK, watching the temp sensor, etc. Oh, and checking oil is just a habit, not a neccesity. :icon_bigg

+1 for the snow... they're hella fun out in open fields though.

*edit*
The tripple gauge in the center of the dash isn't std on any wrx that I've seen. It's an $800-ish add-on.

yikes 800$ for 200$ worth of gauges and you lose your clock what a deal! Lol.

 

[mkiiSupraMan18]

^ Covered by warranty and wont void any of the electrical warranty either. Not too bad considering it replaces the dummy lights.

I don't have it, I just seen the prices at the parts counter.

The fog lights I want are $450-ish, And they arent even the 15" ones like back in the day! :icon_mad:

 

[bigaaron]

^ Covered by warranty and wont void any of the electrical warranty either. Not too bad considering it replaces the dummy lights.

I don't have it, I just seen the prices at the parts counter.

The fog lights I want are $450-ish, And they arent even the 15" ones like back in the day! :icon_mad:

That's the biggest issue with Subaru, the LOVE to void warranties!!! They will try to void your warranty for the smallest little unrelated bs things. I'm not even kidding, hopefully you don't have any problems with the car, even with items installed at the dealer. It's sad because I used to love Subaru....until I actually owned one. Maybe by now they fixed their complete and utter CRAP transmissions and the piss poor bearing clearances causing rod knock on new engines.

I have seen someone get a new GM vehicle replaced because the door chime was too loud! I had 17 separate service tickets in a year and Subaru still wouldn't buy it back or give me a different car. It has to be the same problem three times in a row within a specific period of time to be called a lemon.

 

[tlo86]

That's the biggest issue with Subaru, the LOVE to void warranties!!! They will try to void your warranty for the smallest little unrelated bs things. I'm not even kidding, hopefully you don't have any problems with the car, even with items installed at the dealer. It's sad because I used to love Subaru....until I actually owned one. Maybe by now they fixed their complete and utter CRAP transmissions and the piss poor bearing clearances causing rod knock on new engines.

I have seen someone get a new GM vehicle replaced because the door chime was too loud! I had 17 separate service tickets in a year and Subaru still wouldn't buy it back or give me a different car. It has to be the same problem three times in a row within a specific period of time to be called a lemon.

he hasnt had trouble with the dealer on his car (he took it when he got a check engine light, was a faulty sensor that was in a recall i believe) i did the lemon with my camry i had... really dissapointed with those :3d_frown:

 

[OneJoeZee]

That's the biggest issue with Subaru, the LOVE to void warranties!!! They will try to void your warranty for the smallest little unrelated bs things. I'm not even kidding, hopefully you don't have any problems with the car, even with items installed at the dealer. It's sad because I used to love Subaru....until I actually owned one. Maybe by now they fixed their complete and utter CRAP transmissions and the piss poor bearing clearances causing rod knock on new engines.

I have seen someone get a new GM vehicle replaced because the door chime was too loud! I had 17 separate service tickets in a year and Subaru still wouldn't buy it back or give me a different car. It has to be the same problem three times in a row within a specific period of time to be called a lemon.

I remember that car. lol

 

[The Dude]

Nice man, I almost bought one a few years ago. My bud had a nice '03 with pretty much every mod before a turbo upgrade and drove it 40k miles in the two years he owned it, never had a problem with it even with routine hard launches.

 

[mkIIIman089]

That's the biggest issue with Subaru, the LOVE to void warranties!!! They will try to void your warranty for the smallest little unrelated bs things. I'm not even kidding, hopefully you don't have any problems with the car, even with items installed at the dealer. It's sad because I used to love Subaru....until I actually owned one. Maybe by now they fixed their complete and utter CRAP transmissions and the piss poor bearing clearances causing rod knock on new engines.

I have seen someone get a new GM vehicle replaced because the door chime was too loud! I had 17 separate service tickets in a year and Subaru still wouldn't buy it back or give me a different car. It has to be the same problem three times in a row within a specific period of time to be called a lemon.

LOL. This big rant just reminded me of a buddy's WRX. I think he fragged 2 transmissions just driving in traffic... still working on getting one of them replaced.

 

[Kylar27]

LOL. This big rant just reminded me of a buddy's WRX. I think he fragged 2 transmissions just driving in traffic... still working on getting one of them replaced.

Yeah every car has its weak spot, its the tranny on these. They dont like you to rev to 6k and drop the clutch. To be honest you dont even need to do that really. These cars will take off like a bat out of hell with some good clutch foot work. I'd rather put a bit of extra wear on the clutch then frag a tranny.

Dont forget guys this is my d/d, my toy car is still the Supra. I might do a air filter, bov, and MAYBE a catback if that even.....and maybe some rims in the future....lol

 

[bigaaron]

Yeah every car has its weak spot, its the tranny on these. They dont like you to rev to 6k and drop the clutch. To be honest you dont even need to do that really. These cars will take off like a bat out of hell with some good clutch foot work. I'd rather put a bit of extra wear on the clutch then frag a tranny.

Dont forget guys this is my d/d, my toy car is still the Supra. I might do a air filter, bov, and MAYBE a catback if that even.....and maybe some rims in the future....lol

That is true, many people who had transmission problems were the ones who thought they could drop the clutch at high rpm like a rwd car. Plus, i bet they have worked out a lot of the issues that the 2002 model year had.

 

[mk3 808]

nice daily driver

 

[BlackMKIII]

That is true, many people who had transmission problems were the ones who thought they could drop the clutch at high rpm like a rwd car. Plus, i bet they have worked out a lot of the issues that the 2002 model year had.

A buddy of mine had an 03 Prodrive Edition that ground 2nd like a MoFo. Still a damn nible car for a sedan. He always said the rear seats and doors were for insurance purposes only. LOL

 

[Mr.PFloyd]

Bug-Eyes

FTW!
I will own one someday, i just love that generation. I daily a 97 impreza outback btw

 

[OneJoeZee]

The bug eyes never did it for me... Neither do the late model style.

When I see other of them, I think O_O and >_<

The 2nd styled headlights are good though. The triangular like ones they used on the first stateside STi.

 

[swaq]

The 2nd styled headlights are good though. The triangular like ones they used on the first stateside STi.

These ones?

 

[OneJoeZee]

yes

 

[swaq]

Those are my favorite. I think they only used them on the WRX for two years though.