Why can't I make any decisions on my own?
05-29-2007, 12:08 PM
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What do I need to look for on these, aside from basic used car bs?
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05-29-2007, 02:13 PM
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The P5's had bad front wheel bearing, they go ~50K. Rumor is that there was a problem in the factory with the tool setting.
They're ~$40, (and pressed in), and it's easier to remove the entire control arm then to loosen and disconnect the lower ball joint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just put a jack under the front wheel and give it a wiggle, if there is any play at all, it's probably the wheel bearing.
There was also an ECU reflash in 2003, cold starting issue.
Also a VICS recall for certain years, basically they locktite the screws on the butterfly valves so they don't endup passing through the motor in-- you can usually find them in the cat screen
Up north they rust really fast, mine has been in 2x for rust warrantee work, now they won't touch it.
Stock they handle pretty good, but feel geo metro slooow...
The good part is, you can buy the MSP manifold, ECU, Turbo, slap it on and have your MSP power.
Not sure how much power mine makes, but the stock clutch didn't hold 10psi on my little .60/.48 T3
Subaru is the official state car in VT, Lot's of my family members and friends have them. they're pretty solid cars for the first 120K or so (then its time for a new one anyways ---SALT ===RUST).
Working on a STI as we speak...
The only major problem was ~2000 or so (google finds it pretty easy) Subaru put the wrong antifreeze (too much phosphate?) in the cars and the HG's are prone to failure. (Saab went through the same issue in the 80's) so much for people paying attention in history class...
They're ~$40, (and pressed in), and it's easier to remove the entire control arm then to loosen and disconnect the lower ball joint!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just put a jack under the front wheel and give it a wiggle, if there is any play at all, it's probably the wheel bearing.
There was also an ECU reflash in 2003, cold starting issue.
Also a VICS recall for certain years, basically they locktite the screws on the butterfly valves so they don't endup passing through the motor in-- you can usually find them in the cat screen
Up north they rust really fast, mine has been in 2x for rust warrantee work, now they won't touch it.
Stock they handle pretty good, but feel geo metro slooow...
The good part is, you can buy the MSP manifold, ECU, Turbo, slap it on and have your MSP power.
Not sure how much power mine makes, but the stock clutch didn't hold 10psi on my little .60/.48 T3
Subaru is the official state car in VT, Lot's of my family members and friends have them. they're pretty solid cars for the first 120K or so (then its time for a new one anyways ---SALT ===RUST).
Working on a STI as we speak...
The only major problem was ~2000 or so (google finds it pretty easy) Subaru put the wrong antifreeze (too much phosphate?) in the cars and the HG's are prone to failure. (Saab went through the same issue in the 80's) so much for people paying attention in history class...
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given that the OP was looking at 8-9k.
05-30-2007, 08:00 AM
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I hope I'm not insulting anyone with this suggestion, but what about a mitsu lancer ralliart. 2.4 liter 167HP Mivec. Also they come in auto. I saw one run a 14.9 stock in bradenton FL. (MT) So i imagine they would be somewhat fun to drive. Also they are availible low mileage for under 10K. miles < 30K miles. And carry a 100K mi warranty.
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05-30-2007, 10:04 AM
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I hope I'm not insulting anyone with this suggestion, but what about a mitsu lancer ralliart. 2.4 liter 167HP Mivec. Also they come in auto. I saw one run a 14.9 stock in bradenton FL. (MT) So i imagine they would be somewhat fun to drive. Also they are availible low mileage for under 10K. miles < 30K miles. And carry a 100K mi warranty.
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05-30-2007, 03:45 PM
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If I don't get an auto p5, I'll get an MSP. The MSP looks so much better. I would ideally like to get a p5 decked out in msp regalia, but I won't spend any cash on it.
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05-30-2007, 06:20 PM
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I absolutely loved my WRX it was unbelievably reliable, fast, and amazingly fun to own and drive everyday. I swapped it to STi struts and espelir springs, but it still didn't handle all that great - lots of body roll and some slop in the steering. Sways and steering rack bushing would have solved most of that though.
I am now driving an MP3 and it is a great car. It handles better than the WRX ever dreamed to. It feels lighter and more tossable. The downside is that it has no power in comparison. 130 hp is enough that I am never woried about passing or anything I just wish for another 100 hp. Mazdaspeed turbo kits can be bought all the time for about a grand. So buy a low mileage MP3 for 7-8K + MSP turbo kit for 1K and have a cheap MSP. Heck, I'll sell you my 56K mile MP3 for 8K... I need a tow vehicle anyway. (I think I am buying a boat.
I am now driving an MP3 and it is a great car. It handles better than the WRX ever dreamed to. It feels lighter and more tossable. The downside is that it has no power in comparison. 130 hp is enough that I am never woried about passing or anything I just wish for another 100 hp. Mazdaspeed turbo kits can be bought all the time for about a grand. So buy a low mileage MP3 for 7-8K + MSP turbo kit for 1K and have a cheap MSP. Heck, I'll sell you my 56K mile MP3 for 8K... I need a tow vehicle anyway. (I think I am buying a boat.
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05-30-2007, 07:44 PM
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i'm just gonna throw this one out there: honda cr-v.
if it's your daily driver, it'll be reliable and versatile. boring, but it'll run and run.
the wife and i looked at them because we wanted a wagon. i wanted a wrx or is300 wagon. i found out the is300 wagon was no larger than the civic si it was replacing. we got a pilot. she loves it. i wish we had bought the lexus. feh. it's her car.
if it's your daily driver, it'll be reliable and versatile. boring, but it'll run and run.
the wife and i looked at them because we wanted a wagon. i wanted a wrx or is300 wagon. i found out the is300 wagon was no larger than the civic si it was replacing. we got a pilot. she loves it. i wish we had bought the lexus. feh. it's her car.
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