Subaru WRX

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So recently I have been given the opportunity to trade my 97 4runner for an 02 WRX. Both cars have 200+k miles but are in good condition. The dude wants to make a straight trade which im cool with just wanted to see if any of ya have experience with subies and how they are after 200k. Im a bit skeptical. Lemme know

Performance mods include:
Mishimoto radiator
Cobb intake,
Perrin turbo inlet
GT Spec headers and uppipe
Turbo xs downpipe, mid pipe, axle back(currently has Sti axle back installed),
Access port with IAG pro-tune and PDX tuning maps
Kart boy short shifter
Kart boy knob

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Nov 25 2014 1:10PM

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CaptainObvious.

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Trading cars is sketchy as fuck.

Nov 25 2014 1:12PM

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Ron_Jeremy

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Nov 25 2014 1:12PM

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cornholio

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wow do not trade for a modded wrx with 200k+ miles. dumb idea

Nov 25 2014 1:13PM

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Jeebus.

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Maybe have someone with a scanner check it out

Nov 25 2014 1:13PM

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.Hugo.

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Idk a whole lot about subarus or cars in general, but I do know that everyone says stay away from a modified car with high miles

Nov 25 2014 1:14PM

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KravtZ

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You would have to be a major idiot to make that trade. Your trading one of the most reliable trucks ever made for a car known for people driving it very aggressively. Not to mention already modded. 4runners are known to go well over 200k wrx's not so much...why would you give that up? The reason the guy is offering you a straight trade is because its a way better deal for him. Throw a couple engine mods on your 4runner if you want something faster.

Nov 25 2014 1:14PM

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danncphedran

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Trading cars? Never heard of that

Nov 25 2014 1:15PM

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Ron_Jeremy

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Thats why im skeptical. The 4Runner is a beast because im running 3 inch lift with 33's. Hasn't given me a single problem. Always wanted to get into a subie though but the high miles is sketching me out

Nov 25 2014 1:16PM

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Caucasian_Asian

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What's the average lifespan for a Toyota 4runner?

300,000+miles?

What's the average lifespan for a WRX?

What's the average lifespan for a modded WRX?

Nov 25 2014 1:17PM

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Jeebus.

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Ron_JeremyThats why im skeptical. The 4Runner is a beast because im running 3 inch lift with 33's. Hasn't given me a single problem. Always wanted to get into a subie though but the high miles is sketching me out

don't trade that shit...

Nov 25 2014 1:17PM

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louie.mirags

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yeah the fact he is willing to trade so easy would scare me. Can we see a pic of the 4runner with a lift?

Nov 25 2014 1:18PM

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Ron_Jeremy

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louie.miragsyeah the fact he is willing to trade so easy would scare me. Can we see a pic of the 4runner with a lift?

running different wheels currently

Nov 25 2014 1:23PM

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Ron_Jeremy

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louie.miragsyeah the fact he is willing to trade so easy would scare me. Can we see a pic of the 4runner with a lift?

Quote got messed up somehow but like i said running different wheels than this

Nov 25 2014 1:25PM

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raymondcabral

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that 4runner is strait steez. keep it

Nov 25 2014 2:13PM

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cobra_commander

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bad idea

keep the 4runner.

Nov 25 2014 2:46PM

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Vitiligo

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keep the 4runner. I have the same one without the lift and i love it. Dont trade.

Nov 25 2014 2:49PM

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SKIINGISEASY

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Hmmm... your 4runner seems pretty nice, but let me call my friend... He's a expert on 4runners

Nov 25 2014 6:18PM

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Static

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Don't go down the wrx rabbit hole.

Nov 25 2014 6:27PM

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milk_man

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Caucasian_AsianWhat's the average lifespan for a modded WRX?

Definitely not 200,000 miles.

OP this wrx has to be very close to death or a lot of problems. I wouldn't do it

Nov 25 2014 7:16PM

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bfulmer

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original motor?

Nov 25 2014 8:18PM

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Microcosm

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A modified WRX with 200k miles on the clock raises more than a few red flags. I would not go for this. 12 year old turbo? Noo!

Nov 25 2014 8:19PM

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Scotty_Boy

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As listed above no, don't do it. Also the head gasket has probably gone to shit and the wrx leaks oil because of the bad head gasket.

Nov 25 2014 8:35PM

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Ron_Jeremy

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Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I'm keepin the runner and dumpin some money into the motor. Either a 2jz or cummins swap in the near future, haven't made up my mind! +k to all y'all

Nov 25 2014 9:16PM

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Titus69

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Ron_JeremyThanks for the info guys. Looks like I'm keepin the runner and dumpin some money into the motor. Either a 2jz or cummins swap in the near future, haven't made up my mind! +k to all y'all

Seriously do that yourself. The owner probably launches it every time he drives it or hits the limiter every time he "rally's it" and 200k wont get you far especially with aftermarket parts. A 2jz swap would be sick as hell, mod it yourself dont buy something done for you #builtnotbought

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