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WRX vs 2.5 TS

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BeckaSki
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I know there's already several car threads running around, but none of them are helpful to me at the moment. My car is dead. So I'm getting a new one. I have a sweet financing deal with a family member, so I'm going to defer payments on my loan until after I'm done with college (2 years). So I can get pretty much whatever I want since I'll have a good job after college (I'm and engineering major)

So my question is: is the WRX really worth the extra cost? I've heard that turbos are super expensive to fix when they break, and that it ends up being more cost effective in the long run to go without. That's the only major difference between the two that I see, aside from some differences in horsepower and torque. Do those really make that much of a difference? Thanks!
Feb 27 2003 2:47PM
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SUpilot
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just dont change your major when the shit gets hard;).....i have lots of friends that have dropped like flies in our engineering program. i'm one of the few left and its crazy.
Taste Death. Live Life.
Feb 27 2003 2:59PM
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BeckaSki
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I'm in year 3 of 5. Changing is not an option anymore. And I like it, even though it's hard, it's super fun.
Feb 27 2003 3:02PM
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Unreliable turbos are a thing of the past. Change your oil regularly, use synthtic oil. Turbo engines are built stronger to handle the extra power. Subaru has built an outstanding reputation for reliability. I say turbo it up.

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Feb 27 2003 3:29PM
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Five40Guy
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I just bought myself a 02 Outback Sport wagon. 2.5l 167hp Its pretty much a wrx- the turbo and momo compoents. If your all about the speed and flashy extras then go for it, but i found from searching and testing around the 2.5ts (sport wagon) or the 2.5rs (seadan) have just as much to offer except on the speed side. And are cheaper.. i e gas and maitnece wise. My sugestion to you is to go with the non-turbo. Just my 2 cetns. I love my subuy and i can rally it well. Not as well as a turbo. but it works real slick!


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Feb 27 2003 4:52PM
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SUpilot
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5 year program?
Taste Death. Live Life.
Feb 27 2003 5:06PM
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Whistlermann
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If your chocie is WRX or 2.5 i'd go WRX... but for the same amount of $$$ i'd go for something else...i dunno yet, but i'd go used for sure.
maybe a used wrx and sup itr up a bit...
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Feb 27 2003 6:24PM
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DFT1080
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yo i saw a STi the other day. i cant wait for the '03 to come out.


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Feb 28 2003 1:51PM
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FalseTile
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no contest, WRX


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Feb 28 2003 3:04PM
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lizziebeth
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yah yah. get a WRX like everyone else up in boulder. that car is so sweet.

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Feb 28 2003 3:48PM
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