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Lol...nah thats not what I was saying.Zee wrote:racedriverpro wrote:There are easier ways to get an STI...most cost alot to manage.
You mean to do a conversion?
I'm actually thinking WRX now.. maybe less stress?
No scn...there are additional things to check for with regards to engine health etc.Zee wrote:racedriverpro wrote:Lol...nah thats not what I was saying.Zee wrote:racedriverpro wrote:There are easier ways to get an STI...most cost alot to manage.
You mean to do a conversion?
I'm actually thinking WRX now.. maybe less stress?
Budget and ability to maintain is everything with these cars.
Imo good mechanics are few and far apart wrt to skills etc. Working on Subarus is time consuming most times, which mechanics usually charge a premium price for. More downtime at the mechanic in some cases due to the workload of the few 'specialist' mechanics around.
What are ur reasons for wanting a WRX/STi? I suspect peformance that u would not get wit a Honda.
Oh yeah doh waste time and money with conversion. Can be 'fun' if u doing the work.
lol, ok..
I should be able to maintain it, once parts are easy to come by
I agree about the mechanic situation - but I have friends who are versed and can assist.
I always wanted a STI, and now I can afford it. I present have a 2016 Civic, and it is about the best car I've owned to date.
I dont want a conversion or even a modded STI, the more original - the better.
thanks for the comments tho
Zee wrote:racedriverpro wrote:No scn...there are additional things to check for with regards to engine health etc.Zee wrote:racedriverpro wrote:Lol...nah thats not what I was saying.Zee wrote:racedriverpro wrote:There are easier ways to get an STI...most cost alot to manage.
You mean to do a conversion?
I'm actually thinking WRX now.. maybe less stress?
Budget and ability to maintain is everything with these cars.
Imo good mechanics are few and far apart wrt to skills etc. Working on Subarus is time consuming most times, which mechanics usually charge a premium price for. More downtime at the mechanic in some cases due to the workload of the few 'specialist' mechanics around.
What are ur reasons for wanting a WRX/STi? I suspect peformance that u would not get wit a Honda.
Oh yeah doh waste time and money with conversion. Can be 'fun' if u doing the work.
lol, ok..
I should be able to maintain it, once parts are easy to come by
I agree about the mechanic situation - but I have friends who are versed and can assist.
I always wanted a STI, and now I can afford it. I present have a 2016 Civic, and it is about the best car I've owned to date.
I dont want a conversion or even a modded STI, the more original - the better.
thanks for the comments tho
1. Observe engine noises upon cold start and run. Some indicators of bad bearing, wrist pin, rods etc are not always noticeable when engine is warm.
2. Observe exhaust during cold start...look for idicators of buring oil due to turbo or valves....never heara of issues with valves tho.
3. Ohhhhh and always pull a learning view from the ecu to check for evidence of knock/deton through reduced timing and IAM.
4. I wouldn't buy if owner used/uses super.
5. Ask if car was tuned and by whom...
6. Do a full suspension and undercarriage check.
Subaru community isnt that close knit but some really good Subaru guys around and we try to assist in any way that we can...
1. It's hard to do that, unless the person is allowing you to come to their home to view the car - which, in these times is not the case. But good point.
2. Burning oil would be smoke from the exhaust?
3. How do you do that?
4. How come?
5. Agreed
6. Agreed
Thanks alot. I appreciate all the help I can get!
Zee wrote:Good day fellow 2nrs,
I am presently in a position to afford a used STI. I was seriously considering taking the plunge but needed some advice from more experienced persons.
So I am looking at a 2003 model (Peanut eye). It's basically stock except for a metal radiator, a blow off valve and an upgraded exhaust. It also has coil overs. It is for sale here on 2nr as well.
The car has some minor issues to be addressed as told by the owner - the hose for the IC sprayer is not working. It does not have a windscreen washer fluid bottle. A hose is loose which is causing loss of boost (not sure about this one). The Boost gauge is not going into boost - it is remaining in vacuum. The oil light is on due to him using aftermarket gauges to monitor temp and pressure. Brake pads need changing.
I want to use the car as a daily driver as I work about 15 mins away from home. I've been told that the car can be tuned to run on super. Is this possible and would it do any damage?
I am a normal driver and this is my first boosted car. I do not plan to launch or race or drive excessively hard for any prolonged period. So the effect on performance won't bother me if there is power loss.
Outside of that, what can you guys guide me on before I take this step.
I look forward to the feedback, thanks!
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