Attention: WRX owners

[Rexwagon]

i c that they last into the high mileage. the main thing to look for is how the transmission shifts and feels. Thats the main thing. if it feels smooth like butter than its golden. There arent many other problems with them. make sure the clutch is in good shape because those are expensive. the subarus ecu is very sensitive so if there is something wrong with the motor it will throw a code, ( check engine Light), so bring a code reader and drive it around long enough to see if it will throw one if possible.

[Colin]

higher mileage 02-03 wrx have been known to have rod-bearing issues, definitely check on/around turbo housing/pipes to see if someone has modded and returned to stock. Too many people do up/down/exhaust and tune, then return to stock and clear codes for a sale. derek is right though, tranny is the biggest issue.

[Rexwagon]

http://www.mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29941

[KA-T_240]

^That car is long sold!

If you look at a 2002(some of the newer ones have the problem, but not as common) it might need to have a fuel line replaced under the intake manifold. When its cold it leaks and makes the whole car smell like gas.

[buck]

as mentioned there can be a raw gas smell in winter.
yeah look at the clutch and tranny check em over good.
pay attention to any modifications made, ask if all codes accommodate the mods.
turbos arent cheap to replace so check that over good too. most ppl buy wrxs to drive like its a wrx so take that into consideration as well.

[Parker]

buck;253238 wrote:
as mentioned there can be a raw gas smell in winter.
yeah look at the clutch and tranny check em over good.
pay attention to any modifications made, ask if all codes accommodate the mods.
turbos arent cheap to replace so check that over good too. most ppl buy wrxs to drive like its a wrx so take that into consideration as well.
turbos arent cheap to replace? define cheap....

[inspector01]

Parker;253241 wrote:
turbos arent cheap to replace? define cheap....

I heard that they are even more than grand prix headlights, so you know they aren't cheap.

[Colin]

you can buy a stock STi turbo for 150$. that's cheap.

[Parker]

Colin;253261 wrote:
you can buy a stock STi turbo for 150$. that's cheap.
bingo

[KA-T_240]

There is a couple nice ones on MNsubaru.

Also, there is a steal on craigslist.

[banders]

I think I have the highest mileage WRX in the area. So far i've replaced transmission ( my fault very hard on it) and wheel bearings. Otherwise just usual maitenance stuff.

[KA-T_240]

^You do your Timing belt?

How many miles on your WRX?

[banders]

Just under 150k. Yeah, timing belt was replaced probably 8k ago.