# New WRX? Any good? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 12, 2011, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421 "2011-09-12T10:36:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 10:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/1 "2011-09-12T10:36:47Z")
I’m debating getting a new DD my Jeep is starting to get up there in mileage and don’t feel like dumping money into it. Pretty much down to a WRX or some other Subaru or some sort of 4WD truck…I was thinking about a SS trail blazer but 20inch rims and constantly fighting modding it :lol: How are they for reliability? ---
**Author:** ![Haenszel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e68b1a/32.png) [@Haenszel](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Haenszel)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/2 "2011-09-12T10:41:31Z")
Been lookin into these too… ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 11:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/3 "2011-09-12T11:04:42Z")
I want a jeep! ---
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/4 "2011-09-12T11:07:14Z")
The TBSS isn’t that bad honestly. I think transit towne mitsu still has my old one of the lot. I kept that thing in good shape if you’re looking for one that’s loaded up and wanna go the truck route. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/5 "2011-09-12T11:09:56Z")
I think it would be hard not to mod either. I’d personally look at a SS trailblazer 3ss they are so nice. They get horrible fuel economy if that matters to you though. The WRX is a killer package right now. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/6 "2011-09-12T11:11:10Z")
My main motivation for a SUV/Truck would be to trailer my car however I don’t have room for a trailer at this point. After doing a lot of looking around im debating dumping the truck idea entirely ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baker/32/5423_2.png) [@Baker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/7 "2011-09-12T11:42:40Z")
I test drove a 2008 WRX and I absolutely loved it. It was definitely quick enough for a stock DD, but the next year they upgraded the turbo and exhaust and added like 40 horse, so I’m sure it’s that much better. I don’t know if you’re considering auto or manual but the clutch was on the stiffer side, and it is a 5spd instead of 6 (not a huge deal really). The 2011’s look awesome now too:tup: ---
**Author:** ![Geoff](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geoff/32/6104_2.png) [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/8 "2011-09-12T11:46:35Z")
I’ve heard good things about the new WRX. I bought my STi to keep as a relatively stock DD and was able to do so; you shouldn’t have too much of an itch to mod it. Especially if you’ve got a toy to occupy your speed cravings. Plus, they’re unbeatably fun in the winter! ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/9 "2011-09-12T12:19:34Z")
my friend has a 2010 wrx, you wll love it! it is extremely comfortable inside, not rattley, the transmission is super smooth shifting, i didnt have a problem with the clutch? rear seats are pretty roomy (you can fit a 6’2 person back there comfortably) , extremely fun in the winter. pretty good sound system stock. also has a very great powerband stock. oem tires lasted 37k miles. gets like 20/25 mpg i drive it every now and then, and i drove it back from carlisle for 6 hours. definitely a fun ride. he’s had no problems in the 40k he’s owned it ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/10 "2011-09-12T12:22:25Z")
Everyone loves these things. For a while I was wondering if this place was turning into buffaloscooby. ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/11 "2011-09-12T12:24:04Z")
Motors are horizontial ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/12 "2011-09-12T12:26:10Z")
Has a turbo. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 12:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/13 "2011-09-12T12:30:56Z")
I really liked the 2009 that I test drove ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/14 "2011-09-12T12:50:50Z")
Tires are round ---
**Author:** ![Jskrapper](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jskrapper/32/7570_2.png) [@Jskrapper](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jskrapper)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/15 "2011-09-13T06:13:01Z")
I am very happy with my LGT and I highly recommend one if you need more room than the Impreza chassis. I can’t wait to try my snow tires, I bet this thing will be awesome in the winter. ---
**Author:** ![MrSmith](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrsmith/32/5254_2.png) [@MrSmith](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrSmith)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/16 "2011-09-13T10:08:14Z")
They are great buy mine 2010 13k miles. ---
**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:** [September 13, 2011, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/17 "2011-09-13T10:09:16Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > Everyone loves these things, **_because they are awesome._** Get an 09 or newer and you’ll be happy. Also, I recommend the hatch. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/18 "2011-09-13T10:56:23Z")
I considered one for a daily for half a second… I much prefer my A3 / GTI as a more fun and better car. ---
**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/19 "2011-09-13T15:31:39Z")
sorry but no way a 200hp gti/a3 is more fun to drive than a 260hp wrx. Nicer interior/better fit n’ finish maybe. But def not more fun ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2011, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421/20 "2011-09-13T20:32:07Z")
maybe I’m just getting old, but I have a baseline for interior needs, and if I don’t get it I don’t care how much power the car has. I’d rather drive a 160hp luxury car than a 260hp econo box when it comes to my daily car. For weekend / summer cars it’s a different story. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-wrx-any-good/216421.md?page=2)