I'm planning on buying a 2.5rs here in 6 months to a year, I'll have about $8500 saved, should I get a 98-01 Impreza or use the money on a good down payment for a WRX? Also, what are the differences between the '02 WRX (bug eyes) and the '04 (diff headlights)? Any power differences? I'd like to have the car paid off, but would it be worth it to use the money as a down payment on a newer year/body? And, just to let you know, I'm 17, and i'd like something to work on/ play with.

thnx, Justin...

02 and the 04 have the same power...there are some other differences...cosmetic and some other stuff that i cant remember just now

02 and the 04 have the same power...there are some other differences...cosmetic and some other stuff that i cant remember just now
Ok thank you, what about weight? does one weigh more than the other?

Yes, the new ones weigh right at 150lbs more.

I'd save a bit more, wait til summer and buy a used 2002/2003 WRX. They'll be plentiful and cheap! :)

I'd save a bit more, wait til summer and buy a used 2002/2003 WRX. They'll be plentiful and cheap! :) Thats just it though, they'll be too plentiful...Thats one thing that I liked about the 98-01s is that they are somewhat rare. I'm just wondering if it would be a bad decision to buy a 98-01 when i could buy a new car instead.

I'd go with the older RS. That way, instead of making payments, you can be modding/swapping.

get a loan anyway, say, half the price, that way you can build credit (and spend the other half on a swap :devil: )

I'd go with the older RS. That way, instead of making payments, you can be modding/swapping.

get a loan anyway, say, half the price, that way you can build credit (and spend the other half on a swap :devil: )

good call, i would much rather mod it than spend on payments, im sorry if i dont make any sense right not, im pretty drunk but ill be a whole 17 in 12 mins! woohoo

how about insurance? did you check how much more you have to pay for the RS and WRX?

have fun with the ins with a wrx. you better bend over.

that is true, insurance will be tougher on a wrx.
with an rs, you don't have to worry about debt, if you get screwed over, or someone screws you over, if you have already paid for your car, noone can take it from you.

It's a nice secure feeling to completely own your own transportation.

i got an insurence quote for a wrx and the preium was 3000. Thats why I went with the older body style....Plus it's the hottness