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Best year for WRX's?

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Spic-N-SpaN
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Ive been looking at cars, and even though its out of my price range WRXs make my pants tighter. Are there certain years that had problems or ran exceptionally well or has that line just always been pretty solid?
Apr 22 2012 5:15PM
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stokedelic
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my favorite wrx is the bug eye wagon. it had only like 10 less hp than the sedan and the handling was only a bit worse (Jponce told me that). the newer ones make me want to barf.
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Apr 22 2012 5:21PM
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Rafiki
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94-01. gc's are the best body style of subaru ever made.

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but they're hard to find. go for like an 06+
Apr 22 2012 5:25PM
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Dirty.Harry.
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x2. Although I'm really not a fan of the rims and clearance on that one you just posted haha.
Apr 22 2012 5:26PM
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Jordan
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2007 ftw.
Apr 22 2012 5:32PM
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Troy.
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2005 had the best stock gear ratio, but 2007 Wagons are the best hands down.
Apr 22 2012 5:39PM
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drumbumocdp
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Id say 06-09 or when ever they switched to the new body style. I like the look better and im pretty sure thats when they started putting in hydraulic clutches which dont feel nearly as nice to me. Dont quote me on this but thats my two cents
Apr 22 2012 5:41PM
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myllhouse
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Apr 22 2012 6:08PM
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so_gangk
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get a 89-93 bc5 legacy they are way sicker than wrx's

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Apr 22 2012 6:09PM
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.AR6rider.
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07!
Apr 22 2012 6:22PM
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so_gangk
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nope 1990 bc5 for sure...
Apr 22 2012 6:23PM
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.AR6rider.
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Just...no.
Apr 22 2012 6:26PM
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t-roy
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i like that older style around 2000 as well, but my favorite is 2011...
Apr 22 2012 6:28PM
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Puzzled
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Dear god...
Apr 22 2012 6:39PM
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Bmo.
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2007 for sure. love the front end design. i dont know anything about cars though

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Apr 22 2012 6:42PM
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NinetyFour
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1835
Apr 22 2012 6:55PM
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dompuch
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this
Apr 22 2012 6:56PM
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so_gangk
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bc5s are fucking boss
Apr 22 2012 6:57PM
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.AR6rider.
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Maybe if your idea of "boss" is being in charge of the trainees at your local McDonalds Drive-Thru.
Apr 22 2012 7:03PM
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NinetyFour
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Lol. Anyways, haters gonna hate I like the current generation of wrx's.
Apr 22 2012 7:05PM
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Rafiki
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can't tell if good or bad "dear god"...

but yeah 22b STi with factory widebody. mmmmmmm
Apr 22 2012 7:29PM
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Puzzled
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Dear god... I have a boner.
But yeah, damn those curves are sexy.
Apr 22 2012 7:33PM
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Rafiki
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god 22b's are one of the best cars made. wish i had the money to make my gc a 22b rep
Apr 22 2012 7:38PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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why would you ever listen to that slut?
Apr 22 2012 7:42PM
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superskier26
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Apr 22 2012 8:03PM
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Puzzled
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Haha this. Now I feel like saving up a bunch and selling my car, fuck this thread :(
Apr 22 2012 8:07PM
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Troy.
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Stop talking before someone takes anythign you says for fact.
Apr 22 2012 8:09PM
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250r
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either the old 2 doors, or the 04 stis in my opinion
Apr 22 2012 8:09PM
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Casual.
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2005.
Apr 22 2012 8:29PM
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*simba*
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2004/2005


mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Apr 22 2012 8:31PM
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reece23
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This
Apr 22 2012 8:35PM
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penguin_steeze
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hell yeah
Apr 22 2012 8:36PM
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Troy.
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You're Newschoolers really, really wrong.
Apr 22 2012 8:57PM
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KEVTRON
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wat?
Apr 22 2012 9:10PM
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Chunter
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Well 2006 they put the 2.5L into the WRX when before they were all 2.0L's so the 06 and up have a little more pickup stock. 05 and up Impreza's have a redesigned interior as well with options for climate control. I have a bugeye yet I like the looks of hawkeyes (06-07) more.

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Apr 22 2012 9:28PM
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Rafiki
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you can usually find genuine ones with super low miles on the internet for $20k-$30k. 22b body kits are damn expensive too, like $1280+ shipping from UK
Apr 22 2012 9:36PM
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Static
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02-03 cheapest wrx's you can find. people say they have a weaker tranny, I drove mine to 195k with no issues before someone ran into me. If you want the heart and soul of a wrx, cheap awd turbo get one of these.

personal fav: 2004 STi, because the center diff can go into rear wheel drive with a few clicks of the parking brake.

2006 and 2007 wrxs. get the 2.5l engine, which is a pretty big deal and probably the most notable improvement over the first 6 years of wrx.

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Apr 22 2012 9:40PM
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Randy_Quench
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FriedRice and I never had this conversation.

The sedan and the wagon are on the same chassis, and the wagon only weights like 180 lbs more. So I'd say the handling is almost matched. I agree that the bugeye wagons are the best.
Apr 22 2012 9:41PM
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