New WRX decision... please weigh in - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

bxracer69 · 2005-09-13, 12:01 AM

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

tysonK · 2005-09-13, 05:15 AM

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.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-09-13, 06:11 AM

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

JC · 2005-09-13, 07:46 AM

buy an STI

MikeK · 2005-09-13, 08:21 AM

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?

bxracer69 · 2005-09-13, 09:09 AM

too much... close to 20-21k

sp00ln · 2005-09-13, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC

buy an STI

I second that.

ryan4601 · 2005-09-13, 09:34 PM

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

cody · 2005-09-14, 10:15 AM

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.

ScottyS · 2005-09-14, 03:27 PM

Quote:

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.

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

2005-09-13, 12:01 AM	#1
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	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

2005-09-13, 05:15 AM	#2
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	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. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2005-09-13, 07:46 AM	#4
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	buy an STI __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-09-14, 10:15 AM	#9
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	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. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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ryan4601 EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 244 Car: 2004 wrx	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