# whats the diff between the WRX, and WRX TR? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 21, 2007, 6:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362 "2007-01-21T06:08:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/21 "2007-01-21T14:58:24Z")
ide prolly rather have a wrx off the showroom floor, then an sti used used cars are a nightmare, let alone when when its a performance car geared towards young kids ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/22 "2007-01-21T16:58:37Z")
heated seats are an option on the WRX 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SI01](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/si01/32/7187_2.png) [@SI01](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SI01)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/23 "2007-01-21T17:57:05Z")
> [@neonglh](#): > > I could not live with out my climate control in my STi 😃 I dont know how I lived up to this point. > > Thats cool that they are coming out with cheaper versions though. The WRX was always one of my favorite cars, but the price tag was always quite a bit above its competition. This helps make it more affordable, even if it is only 1000.00. > > –mark What turbo AWD competitor is less again? ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2007, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/24 "2007-01-21T18:23:22Z")
i wouldnt be afraid of a used sti. Ive seen what newman does to his and the cars can and will take a beating. As long as it comes with a warrenty and an inspection you should be ok. ---
**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:** [January 21, 2007, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/25 "2007-01-21T18:37:55Z")
> [@SI01](#): > > What turbo AWD competitor is less again? :word: I’m kind of curious about that one myself. ---
**Author:** ![943kgt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/4bbf92/32.png) [@943kgt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/943kgt)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2007, 6:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/26 "2007-01-22T18:59:43Z")
> [@9c1](#): > > The TR does stand for “Tuner Ready”. So long as you only add SPT performance parts the warranty is 100% ok. not all spt parts are ok, some will void your warranty! ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/27 "2007-01-23T06:30:31Z")
> [@Zer0DazE](#): > > im trying to decide between a used STI, or a new WRX. a used STI scares me though… i know how i would treat it 🙂 > now that they are putting the 2.5 in the WRX its really attractive to me. USED STI. Just look them over carefully, you arent stupid, you’ll know if the car was converted back to stock after heavy modding. Just wait till you find a clean one and do it up. You will ALWAYS regret it if you go with the wrx. You’re talking about 5k in differential upgrades alone… The difference between them really has nothing to do with the engines, its all about the drivetrain. ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/28 "2007-01-23T06:50:58Z")
> [@943kgt](#): > > not all spt parts are ok, some will void your warranty! Not when installed by subaru. Thats how they get ya. Unless you are dealing with a super duper shady dealer. ---
**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:** [January 23, 2007, 7:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/29 "2007-01-23T07:21:59Z")
Used STI for sure. I have to live with the decision of owing a regual WRX day in and day out. On the plus side maintence is way cheaper, especially when it comes to brakes. Though with the new brakes that might not be the case anymore. ---
**Author:** ![943kgt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/4bbf92/32.png) [@943kgt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/943kgt)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/30 "2007-01-23T10:49:33Z")
> [@RobHimself](#): > > Not when installed by subaru. Thats how they get ya. Unless you are dealing with a super duper shady dealer. i can get you a copy of the spt catalog if you want, says it right in there regardless of who installs it some will void your warranty…dont believe me tho i just work in parts at a subaru dealership. ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/31 "2007-01-23T10:55:20Z")
> [@943kgt](#): > > i can get you a copy of the spt catalog if you want, regardless of who installs it some will void your warranty…dont believe me tho i just work in parts at a subaru dealership. Easy bro nobodys pissing in your corn flakes. I have a dozen catalogs from northtown when i bought my car… What parts void it? I can’t see them doing shit about the catback cause all it does is makes your car sound pretty. Is it the intake that voids it? ---
**Author:** ![943kgt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/4bbf92/32.png) [@943kgt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/943kgt)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/32 "2007-01-23T10:57:08Z")
clutches, suspension…any lowering of the car changes the angles of the drive axles, not so great for the diffs in their opinion, it is retarded that they have all that crap and wont cover it tho ---
**Author:** ![RobHimself](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e480ec/32.png) [@RobHimself](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobHimself)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/33 "2007-01-23T10:58:47Z")
In that case, shitty of subaru. for the cost of SPT stuff you would think it would be kosher. ---
**Author:** ![943kgt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/4bbf92/32.png) [@943kgt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/943kgt)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/34 "2007-01-23T10:59:43Z")
for the most part it is, but alot of times i know northtown is hesitant in putting that stuff on even if it is kosher ---
**Author:** ![MHill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ea5d25/32.png) [@MHill](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MHill)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/35 "2007-01-23T17:11:54Z")
what is this forum coming to? The TR trim has a slightly stiffer suspension, limited slip rear diff, and 4 pot front brakes. It has less luxury so the price is less. The brakes are the most interesting thing to me, older style Sti brakes, i.e. Group N rally car. same mechanically… wow ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/36 "2007-01-23T18:38:10Z")
> [@turbociv](#): > > i wouldnt be afraid of a used sti. Ive seen what newman does to his and the cars can and will take a beating. As long as it comes with a warrenty and an inspection you should be ok. x2… who gives a shit if it has a warranty :tup: saved me 10K, and i have a bumper to bumper warranty from july last summer until jan. 2011 ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2007, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/37 "2007-01-23T18:54:04Z")
> [@MHill](#): > > what is this forum coming to? > > The TR trim has a slightly stiffer suspension, limited slip rear diff, and 4 pot front brakes. It has less luxury so the price is less. > > The brakes are the most interesting thing to me, older style Sti brakes, i.e. Group N rally car. > > same mechanically… wow All WRX models 06 & 07 have the 4 pots. ---
**Author:** ![9c1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9c1/32/7392_2.png) [@9c1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9c1)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2007, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/38 "2007-01-24T04:27:50Z")
> [@JaysGreenLX](#): > > All WRX models 06 & 07 have the 4 pots. Bingo. I just looked at mine 20 minutes ago. It’s amazing the amount of people that comment on the red calipers. ---
**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:** [January 24, 2007, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/39 "2007-01-24T14:05:29Z")
Does this mean i can buy your saab 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2007, 2:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362/40 "2007-01-24T14:18:43Z")
> [@dozr](#): > > USED STI. > > Just look them over carefully, you arent stupid, you’ll know if the car was converted back to stock after heavy modding. Just wait till you find a clean one and do it up. You will ALWAYS regret it if you go with the wrx. You’re talking about 5k in differential upgrades alone… > > The difference between them really has nothing to do with the engines, its all about the drivetrain. :word: :smash2: Don’t be stupid Daze. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whats-the-diff-between-the-wrx-and-wrx-tr/23362.md?page=3)