New WRX decision... please weigh in
 

Looking into get a new WRX right now, either out here or flying across the country to pick one up. The one out here needs a paint job, new windshield and tires. The one out in Mass. is ready to rock. Both are stage 4s. I need to know the aproximate cost of a paint job for a whole car, sti spoiler, and wrc roof scoop. Here are the links to the 2 cars. The silver widebody is the one out here, the blue one is in Mass.

Cali --- http://www.i-club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110014

Mass.---http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=835690

help me make my decision... please weigh in

Being upgraded turbo cars it's lkely they were driven pretty hard. no matter what they say. The silver has less miles on by half. That's a lots of fab work done to the silver hopefully it can stand the test of time.

If it were me I wouldn't touch those cars with a 10 foot pole. I would be really weary about buying a modded car. I wouldn't unless I knew the the person selling the car personally and even then I would be cautious.

Paint jobs can range anywhere from $2,000-$10,000 depending on the quality. It would be easy to call and get a quote from a paint shop. I think the real STi wings like the S202 are about $1200.00.

The silver one looks like less of a risk I guess? So I vote silver.

I don't like the widebody on the silver one, usually they look good but there is just something askew...

buy an STI

On a stage 4 WRX I would be concerned about the transmission.

An unmodded STi is better in every way than a modded WRX, except maybe top end power. What are used STis going for these days?

too much... close to 20-21k

I second that.

considering the amout of mods put into that car and the very very low price that he is asking i would have to say that i think there must be something wrong with the car. either the transmission is going bad...or the motor isnt running very well. i mean a stock 02-03wrx probably would sell privately for arround that much. getting a stage4 with only 15000 miles sounds too good to be true. if you are able to get to the car and drive it before you buy it then i would consider it...but buying it without seeing it would be a bad idea in my opinion. i have a stage 4+ put into my car and i luckly havent had any major problems, but i have had my fair share of stupid ones.(coil pack blown, oil leak, coolant leak, tons of cel codes, etc...) trust me when you modify a car that much something is bound to go wrong. like i said if you can drive it first and then buy it that would be your best bet. if you say that a used sti is too expensive for 21000 then i would buy a used wrx that is stock for as low as you can and put whatever you have left into it.

my two cents
ryan

I can't stand the hood on the Silver one. Maybe it will look better painted, but I think that car is fugly. The blue one is nice looking though.

But I agree that buying a used WRX that has been modded to that extent is insane. I'd definately buy a used STI instead.

While I've never purchased a modded car, this statement holds true for used hardware in every other market I've participated in.

Buy a stock one from grandma and mod it yourself, or find an STi.

$0.02