Why can't I make any decisions on my own?
05-28-2007, 12:17 AM
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I was looking at the msp because its essentially a miata with a sedan body. I want something that will be super reliable. I'd buy one of those "sport" package camry's if I could afford it.
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05-28-2007, 01:13 AM
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Well, personally I have no experience except for helping my friend out with his wrx a couple of times, but that said his wrx runs great and seems very reliable. Although I remember there being something about it being really hard to change spark plugs due to the boxer layout. But his engine takes a lot of abuse and hard driving and hasn't given up yet.
Also for a DD I have always had a thing for 2.5rs, although they seem to be getting harder and harder to find.
Forgot to add, the stock transmissions aren't that strong.
Also for a DD I have always had a thing for 2.5rs, although they seem to be getting harder and harder to find.
Forgot to add, the stock transmissions aren't that strong.
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05-28-2007, 02:07 AM
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My old boss had an Outback. It was used to haul around landscaping tools and a trailer with 2 lawn mowers in it. 123,xxx miles on it last time I was in it, ran great. I'm not sure of any options it had, it was a 5 speed though. It was an alright car, the doors seemed really small and it was difficult to get in the rear doors. I knew another guy that owned one and he loved it to death, took it four wheelin all the time.
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05-28-2007, 09:09 AM
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put the trans in, then the rear end. Time to start the car, and the ignitor smokes, and wires are really hot...now I have no instrument cluster and the starter won't turn. I'm not going to chase down electrical problems. If its just the ignitor or coil, I'll fix it and drive it. If not, I'm moving on. Every VW i've had is a pain in the ***.
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05-28-2007, 11:27 AM
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Well, personally I have no experience except for helping my friend out with his wrx a couple of times, but that said his wrx runs great and seems very reliable. Although I remember there being something about it being really hard to change spark plugs due to the boxer layout. But his engine takes a lot of abuse and hard driving and hasn't given up yet.
Also for a DD I have always had a thing for 2.5rs, although they seem to be getting harder and harder to find.
Forgot to add, the stock transmissions aren't that strong.
Also for a DD I have always had a thing for 2.5rs, although they seem to be getting harder and harder to find.
Forgot to add, the stock transmissions aren't that strong.
Mark
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05-28-2007, 12:26 PM
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As for subaru's, you can buy 02-03 wrx's cheaper than a 99-01 2.5rs. The fan boys have driven the prices up, due to the popularity of that chassis, and they are doing turbo conversions left and right..
the wrx tranny sucks ***, mainly due to the lack of support on the main shaft. as it passes over the front diff, it is unsupported for like 8-12", combined with the fact that gears 1 and 2 are intergrated into this shaft... heavy driving causes flex, the flex puts uneven loads on the gears, and then teeth fly off the gears, requiring a replacement of the main shaft.. fun.
the wrx tranny sucks ***, mainly due to the lack of support on the main shaft. as it passes over the front diff, it is unsupported for like 8-12", combined with the fact that gears 1 and 2 are intergrated into this shaft... heavy driving causes flex, the flex puts uneven loads on the gears, and then teeth fly off the gears, requiring a replacement of the main shaft.. fun.
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