Subaru WRX anyone ?

[Dereku]

Is there any such thing as a "reasonably priced" WRX that hasn't been thrashed?

Probably owned by a new fresh hooker. Both just waiting to be trashed.

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[Dereku]

Background to the story... Warden said "No!" when I mentioned trading in the ST for an RS. And it just wasn't a hill I was willing to die on.

I have never owned a car. I would be at home depot putting sheets of drywall on the roof. And I can’t justify a third vehicle because it will go to the kids. If I had an RS at 16, well I wouldn’t be here chatting with you fine folks.

 

[GhostStrykre]

For years I was wandering when the RS insurance topic would come up on that forum how mine was so low next to everyone else's, even other NC members. I just figured they all had bad driving records, bad credit, or a combination of the two. Recently I went to use the recall check feature in my insurance app and the recall site reported an invalid VIN. Turns out the person that added the insurance entered it as a Focus ST chassis code. Somehow with the VIN on the policy not matching the VIN on my registration the automated system never caught it. I remember when I was adding the car it was likely one of the first few RSs to get insured with that company in the state and the person asked if it was an ST and I told them no, it the new RS. I guess the system was rejecting the correct VIN since they didn't know what the RS chassis code was, so they put it as an ST to force it into the system and likely figured it would get fixed shortly after, only it was like that for 7 years. When the car first released, I remember a lot of people were surprised by it being cheap to insure, but it was just a Focus to insurance at first, but that didn't last long with morons drifting into mountains and other traffic.

it's hilarious you pointed this out because i always felt like my insurance on my WRX was low compared to others. it was a little elevated, admittedly, but now i'm wondering if something got screwed up.

i actually pre-ordered my WRX when it was announced for the 2015 refresh. i had the first 2015 WRX in my metropolitan area, and perhaps in western Ohio that i know of. turns out this was the first time Subaru changed the name of the vehicle from being an Impreza WRX to being just a Subaru WRX. so all my insurance docs referred to the vehicle as an impreza. with what you wrote, i have to wonder if that benefited me. my USAA rates were and still are pretty fair.

 

[Conrad Delafuente]

My sons Forrester is getting up there (2015 and nearing 100000) and he is thinking ? something cooler (Forrester was his Grampa's ride that he inherited),
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Your son’s move from a 2015 Forester to something like a WRX could be a cool step, especially if he’s drawn to Subaru's performance lineup. The WRX is a compact sports sedan with a rally-inspired heritage, making it a significant upgrade in terms of fun and performance., my opinion.

 

[Big Blue]

Your son’s move from a 2015 Forester to something like a WRX could be a cool step, especially if he’s drawn to Subaru's performance lineup. The WRX is a compact sports sedan with a rally-inspired heritage, making it a significant upgrade in terms of fun and performance., my opinion.

Also insurance rates also!

 

[NotBudule2]

Reality has reared it's ugly head and he is now going for a new Honda Civic Hybrid, which I didn't think much of when he said it, but it runs surprisingly well, and is WAY more affordable, especially insurance...
The WRX for him (21 year old with perfect record) would have been over $800 a month , AND they INSISTED on a $1000 down first , which I've never herd of before ...
Civic is $170 a month with nothing down, I assume the down payment on the WRX is because some idiots can't drive and have totaled their new WRX's before they even made the first payment, but it could be some other reason I guess...

 

[Doc]

Reality has reared it's ugly head and he is now going for a new Honda Civic Hybrid, which I didn't think much of when he said it, but it runs surprisingly well, and is WAY more affordable, especially insurance...
The WRX for him (21 year old with perfect record) would have been over $800 a month , AND they INSISTED on a $1000 down first , which I've never herd of before ...
Civic is $170 a month with nothing down, I assume the down payment on the WRX is because some idiots can't drive and have totaled their new WRX's before they even made the first payment, but it could be some other reason I guess...

I just bought a new one (WRX) to replace my 22 no down payment required ..

 

[COblue]

I just bought a new one (WRX) to replace my 22 no down payment required ..

How's the new WRX?

My 02 was fun to drive, but I hear the later years got a little more bloated.

 

[Doc]

How's the new WRX?

My 02 was fun to drive, but I hear the later years got a little more bloated.

I’m waiting on delivery. It’ll be about a week.

 

[DerpyDragon]

I have a 2014 sti that costs exactly as much to insure as my 2022 tremor. I had not stopped to think about the fact that the 10 year old car should probably cost a lot less to insure.

 

[TJC]

Reality has reared it's ugly head and he is now going for a new Honda Civic Hybrid, which I didn't think much of when he said it, but it runs surprisingly well, and is WAY more affordable, especially insurance...
The WRX for him (21 year old with perfect record) would have been over $800 a month , AND they INSISTED on a $1000 down first , which I've never herd of before ...
Civic is $170 a month with nothing down, I assume the down payment on the WRX is because some idiots can't drive and have totaled their new WRX's before they even made the first payment, but it could be some other reason I guess...

It is all about demographics and actuarial tables. It is not about the cars, it is about WHO buys them.

I personally like the Mazda tech over the Subie tech, but the WRX is the real deal.

Physics rule! Light, Small, (Well Designed goes without sayin) , and Over Powered.... always wins... except when $$ matter. Your son has a good head on his shoulders.

 

[dtech]

It is all about demographics and actuarial tables. It is not about the cars, it is about WHO buys them.

I personally like the Mazda tech over the Subie tech, but the WRX is the real deal.

Physics rule! Light, Small, (Well Designed goes without sayin) , and Over Powered.... always wins... except when $$ matter. Your son has a good head on his shoulders.

In the process of car shopping took a year old Mazda CX90 for a drive - gm dealer here buys them from rental company. Tranny wasn't the most responsive, end up buying a Subie Outback Limited Turbo , but interesting comparing the specs of the 2, Mazda 1k heavier than outback and returns similar mpg according to C&D testing. Had there been a Mazda dealer in my area might have bought a CX70 but closest is >200 distant. Then again a Genesis GV70 caught my attention but same issue with no close dealers.

 

[TJC]

In the process of car shopping took a year old Mazda CX90 for a drive - gm dealer here buys them from rental company. Tranny wasn't the most responsive, end up buying a Subie Outback Limited Turbo , but interesting comparing the specs of the 2, Mazda 1k heavier than outback and returns similar mpg according to C&D testing. Had there been a Mazda dealer in my area might have bought a CX70 but closest is >200 distant. Then again a Genesis GV70 caught my attention but same issue with no close dealers.

What engine was in the CX90 that you test drove? Inline 6 turbo, inline 6 normally aspirated, or 4 cyl turbo? They also have that battery assisted boost configuration in the inline 6 engine. I have not test drove any of them. Quite an expensive high end auto.

I ended up buying a 2023 CX-5 for a grocery getter, but it has proven itself on long distance trips.
I like the way the Mazda auto transmission shifts. There is almost a lull between shifts that makes it feel like a smooth standard shift transmission. I think it keeps the stress off the clutches.

I believe all modern cars have a hesitancy to them now. I know I feel it in my 2020 Ranger...throws off my timing when merging with traffic.

My 2005 Ranger and 2003 Maxima don't have that issue, power is instantaneous. In the Max, you'd better be holding on when you push the pedal! It suffers from 2 design decisions / problems, torque steer under heavy throttle, and a poor turning radius. Otherwise a great car.

My 2005 Ranger Scab is slow with poor fuel mileage, but is a bit more comfortable to sit in than the 2020 Ranger. I know that it is far more reliable than my 2020 Scab Ranger. I like the 2020 Ranger enough to correct what I see as major shortcomings in the truck (at great expense).

Overall I think that the 2020 Ranger is the most comfortable interstate cruiser of the three autos that I drive regularly. I finally trust it again for long distance travel.

Honestly, I think the 2005 Ranger with 175K on it will outlast the 2020 Ranger with 25K on it. I sunk $10K-$12K in it to renew it from the ground up. All my autos are garage queens so no rust or cracking plastic anywhere.

 

[dtech]

2024 cx 70 and 90 use a 3.3 turbo inline 6, 280 hp on reg, 340 hp premium. For a heavy vehicle (4800 lbs) the mpg is impressive and the interior is upscale. Less expensive than pilot or highlander and more powerful and fun to drive. For me having to drive >200 miles for warranty work was the issue. Mazda usually discounts aggressively in co at year end, cx5 and cx50 are super vehicles but people favor rav4 and forester more, was in a rav4 rental recently and noisy harsh ride.

 

[Doc]

In the process of car shopping took a year old Mazda CX90 for a drive - gm dealer here buys them from rental company. Tranny wasn't the most responsive, end up buying a Subie Outback Limited Turbo , but interesting comparing the specs of the 2, Mazda 1k heavier than outback and returns similar mpg according to C&D testing. Had there been a Mazda dealer in my area might have bought a CX70 but closest is >200 distant. Then again a Genesis GV70 caught my attention but same issue with no close dealers.

How do you like the Outback ?

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