# 2003 Subaru WRX **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 11, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-wrx/64330 "2009-03-11T20:47:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![00Audi00](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/7ab992/32.png) [@00Audi00](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/00Audi00)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2009, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-wrx/64330/1 "2009-03-11T20:47:28Z")
I’ll try to keep this short and simple. I’m going to look at a 2003 Subaru WRX this weekend hopefully to be my new DD. Just looking to gather as much information as possible on this vehicle. Any common problems that should be examined thoroughly. Any routine maintenance that should have been performed. Vehicle Info: 2003 Subaru WRX 5 Speed 58k Cobb Tuning Stage II Power Kit Any helpful advise would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-wrx/64330/2 "2009-03-12T06:24:37Z")
Timing belt, serpentine belts, broken clock, and that is it really beyond normal checks when looking at any used car. Also a TSB for: Cold fuel leak ABS Not much that really goes wrong. ---
**Author:** ![AshyLarry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f475e1/32.png) [@AshyLarry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AshyLarry)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-wrx/64330/3 "2009-03-12T10:15:15Z")
Yea not much goes wrong other than user caused. Cold fuel leak should be factory fixed on the 03 but good to check for like mentioned. ---
**Author:** ![Shrek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrek/32/7364_2.png) [@Shrek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrek)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 10:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-wrx/64330/4 "2009-03-12T10:38:31Z")
I just bought a 2002 WRX and I have noticed the smell of fuel on cold days… Can you tell me where to look and /or why this leaks on cold days? ---
**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-wrx/64330/5 "2009-03-12T10:39:43Z")
When you test drive it, shift from 1-2 and 2-3 slow and fast. Listen and feel for syncro problems. In general they are pretty reliable cars. Cobb Stage II in itself shouldn’t raise any concern. ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-wrx/64330/6 "2009-03-12T12:14:59Z")
will make a nice DD ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2009, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2003-subaru-wrx/64330/7 "2009-03-12T12:26:39Z")
Fuel-leak TSB: [http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/fuel\_smell\_cold\_weather-t2886.html?t=2886](http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/fuel_smell_cold_weather-t2886.html?t=2886) They do make a fine DD. Terribly average car.