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*DALAZ_68* · 06-04-2009, 08:40 AM

i look at boxer motors and cringe... such a PITA to work on...if u treat it right like any other motor itll do fine...u said itll be a daily, well if u pick one up, just remember that, cuz if u forget and start mashing on it relentlessly...well...lol...

svensko · 06-04-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SHIFT_*grind*

Have you considered Legacy GTs?

Hadn't considered that. I'll definitely look into those as they seem to be more attractive to the mature crowd.

buku_points · 06-04-2009, 04:55 PM

i owned a 05 wrx i loved it!!!! took it off roading played in the snow and did some traveling with it.Its a roomy car had lots of trunk space and was the best bang for my buck, on another note i noticed some of my evo buddies would cringe and puss out when ever id go off roading

Bubbles · 06-04-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

.if u treat it right like any other motor itll do fine...

Yeah, but the people who owned it before could have ripped the shit out of it.

svensko · 06-04-2009, 05:37 PM

After some more thought and consideration, I may back off the WRX. I honestly doubt I will find one in even reasonable shape and I don't want to have to deal with issues from the previous owner.

It's very tempting to get a 96-00 Civic sedan as I am a huge fan of that body style, it probably wouldn't be abused (it's a D series anyways), and it'd be easier to find one in the color/trim I want. If I went this route then I'd have more money to use as spending cash once I started grad school and I'd be saving a good chunk of money traveling to visit my fiancee every few weeks (4 hour drive) and on insurance.

This would also free up funds to rebuild the 240's KA and turn it into a weekend/track car.

I know a Civic sedan is no WRX, but it's more sensible. What say you Zilvia?

Bubbles · 06-04-2009, 05:39 PM

Everything you said makes PERFECT sense.

D16's can run off water and syrup.

Sarra · 06-04-2009, 05:52 PM

General Consensus right now is, buy a WRX Wagon. Used Wagons are less likely to have been beat on, are generally in better condition, and are MUCH cheaper right now (KBB has my Wagon listed at like $6k wholesale, a 2002 Sedan at $11k).

Get an 03+ WRX, they got wider gears that are slightly less prone to breaking.

And Subaru's are the new DSM. Except I've never heard of a Subaru with crank walk...

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DALAZ_68 not giving a fuck Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 35 Posts: 15,080 Trader Rating: (104) Feedback Score: 104 reviews	i look at boxer motors and cringe... such a PITA to work on...if u treat it right like any other motor itll do fine...u said itll be a daily, well if u pick one up, just remember that, cuz if u forget and start mashing on it relentlessly...well...lol... __________________ LOL 240... whats better than 1? 5 1's ...lol PSN & XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68 CLUB LEXUS : Wh0pp3r

06-04-2009, 05:37 PM	#35
svensko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	After some more thought and consideration, I may back off the WRX. I honestly doubt I will find one in even reasonable shape and I don't want to have to deal with issues from the previous owner. It's very tempting to get a 96-00 Civic sedan as I am a huge fan of that body style, it probably wouldn't be abused (it's a D series anyways), and it'd be easier to find one in the color/trim I want. If I went this route then I'd have more money to use as spending cash once I started grad school and I'd be saving a good chunk of money traveling to visit my fiancee every few weeks (4 hour drive) and on insurance. This would also free up funds to rebuild the 240's KA and turn it into a weekend/track car. I know a Civic sedan is no WRX, but it's more sensible. What say you Zilvia? __________________ Respect begets respect.

06-04-2009, 05:39 PM	#36
Bubbles Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Location, Location. Posts: 3,320 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Everything you said makes PERFECT sense. D16's can run off water and syrup. __________________ For all the world knows, my vagina could be moist with desire as we speak.

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06-04-2009, 04:55 PM	#33
buku_points Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 989 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: buku_points Feedback Score: 16 reviews	i owned a 05 wrx i loved it!!!! took it off roading played in the snow and did some traveling with it.Its a roomy car had lots of trunk space and was the best bang for my buck, on another note i noticed some of my evo buddies would cringe and puss out when ever id go off roading

06-04-2009, 05:52 PM	#37
Sarra Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dreadford, OR Posts: 45 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	General Consensus right now is, buy a WRX Wagon. Used Wagons are less likely to have been beat on, are generally in better condition, and are MUCH cheaper right now (KBB has my Wagon listed at like $6k wholesale, a 2002 Sedan at $11k). Get an 03+ WRX, they got wider gears that are slightly less prone to breaking. And Subaru's are the new DSM. Except I've never heard of a Subaru with crank walk...