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Old 11-06-2012, 12:28 PM   #1
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I own a 2007 Impreza 2.5i. No it does not have a turbo and it is not a WRX. I've owned this car for a little over a year now and have put 20k miles on it.

The reason for this post is to establish MY perspective on this car. I love my car and I have a blast driving and working on it. Personally I think that it's a pretty quick car for a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder. I understand that my car is no where near as fast as a STi, Evo, etc. I've actually beat an 04 WRX in a race before, this doesn't mean my car is fast, nor does it mean it's faster than all WRXs.

I've invested much time and money into my car and I have no regrets. Friends and others say to me, "Stop wasting your money, buy a WRX." Well it's not as simple as everyone thinks it is.

I'm 19 years old and when I was 17 I was rear ended in my first car and it was totaled. I bought a junky maxima as my first standard. After a while the car completely fell apart. My parents said to me that it would probably be more beneficial if I got a newer car so that I don't have to worry about my car breaking so often. I've always loved Subarus and I wanted to get one. On a personal note, my parent's credit isn't great and I don't have credit.

Our local Subaru car dealership was having a special for people with "bad/no credit." I saw this as being my only opportunity to get a newer Subaru because it was the easiest way to get a loan straight from the dealership. Keep in mind I only wanted a Subaru Impreza or legacy, nothing else. The only used legacy they had was an 09 NA for a very high price. There was an 08 Impreza for 18k, ugly and way over priced. There were a few WRXs but not only were they expensive, my parents said "you don't need a fast car."

The only choice I had was a 2007 Impreza 2.5i for $12.5k with a 5year loan. I've been paying for the car since day one. Since there's a loan on the car, the bank has the title. So I can't trade it and if I sell it I'll have maybe a few thousand cash. So in a sense, I'm stuck with this car until its paid off. I'll be receiving a hefty settlement from my accident last year, then I can pay off the car. But until then I have to keep it.

If I want to do some mods here and there, I'm going to do it. I plan to get a WRX next but for now, I'm working with what I have and I don't think I should be criticized for it. The point of this post is not to make anyone mad, it's to inform the ignorant.

So next time a kid with a NA subie asks about a mod or anything else, don't be so quick to harass them until you know their story.
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Old 11-06-2012, 12:31 PM   #2
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how about some bullet points or a summary who has time to read all that
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Old 11-06-2012, 12:33 PM   #3
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how about some bullet points or a summary who has time to read all that
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Old 11-06-2012, 12:48 PM   #4
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Cool story bro. The whole point to people "harrassing" you is because modifying a 2.5i will gain you next to nothing.
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Old 11-06-2012, 12:53 PM   #5
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It's your car you shouldn't be so butthurt about other peoples opinions. Do what you want with it as long as you're not endangering any lives, i.e. street racing a wrx like a moron. Everyone has their own stories but unless you're particularly close to anyone it'll be in one ear out the other. If you go online to where thousands of people log on, expect people to disagree with you. If you don't care for other peoples opinions don't make a public post where others can respond.
BTW I've got an na 2008 Impreza which in 09 I got it for $12.5k with 25k miles so dealers around you must've really marked up the price. Best of luck with your endeavors!
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Old 11-06-2012, 12:55 PM   #6
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Cool story bro. The whole point to people "harrassing" you is because modifying a 2.5i will gain you next to nothing.
^Exactly what the OP is talking about. Typical crap attitude.

He's not speaking just about mods. He's speaking about enjoying the car just as anyone else enjoys their WRX/STI. It could be something completely unrelated to power such as suspension and the typical Subaru attitude is stop wasting money and get a WRX. Each car has its pros and cons whether it be a 2.5i, a WRX, or an STI. It depends what you can afford and what you want.

If you enjoy your car good for you. I will never hate on someone because they enjoy they're N/A 4 cylinder just because it doesn't have a turbo. Hell, I know people that have more fun with their N/A Subarus than people do with their forced induction Subarus.
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:00 PM   #7
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I own a 2007 Impreza 2.5i. No it does not have a turbo and it is not a WRX. I've owned this car for a little over a year now and have put 20k miles on it.

The reason for this post is to establish MY perspective on this car. I love my car and I have a blast driving and working on it. Personally I think that it's a pretty quick car for a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder. I understand that my car is no where near as fast as a STi, Evo, etc. I've actually beat an 04 WRX in a race before, this doesn't mean my car is fast, nor does it mean it's faster than all WRXs.

I've invested much time and money into my car and I have no regrets. Friends and others say to me, "Stop wasting your money, buy a WRX." Well it's not as simple as everyone thinks it is.

I'm 19 years old and when I was 17 I was rear ended in my first car and it was totaled. I bought a junky maxima as my first standard. After a while the car completely fell apart. My parents said to me that it would probably be more beneficial if I got a newer car so that I don't have to worry about my car breaking so often. I've always loved Subarus and I wanted to get one. On a personal note, my parent's credit isn't great and I don't have credit.

Our local Subaru car dealership was having a special for people with "bad/no credit." I saw this as being my only opportunity to get a newer Subaru because it was the easiest way to get a loan straight from the dealership. Keep in mind I only wanted a Subaru Impreza or legacy, nothing else. The only used legacy they had was an 09 NA for a very high price. There was an 08 Impreza for 18k, ugly and way over priced. There were a few WRXs but not only were they expensive, my parents said "you don't need a fast car."

The only choice I had was a 2007 Impreza 2.5i for $12.5k with a 5year loan. I've been paying for the car since day one. Since there's a loan on the car, the bank has the title. So I can't trade it and if I sell it I'll have maybe a few thousand cash. So in a sense, I'm stuck with this car until its paid off. I'll be receiving a hefty settlement from my accident last year, then I can pay off the car. But until then I have to keep it.

If I want to do some mods here and there, I'm going to do it. I plan to get a WRX next but for now, I'm working with what I have and I don't think I should be criticized for it. The point of this post is not to make anyone mad, it's to inform the ignorant.

So next time a kid with a NA subie asks about a mod or anything else, don't be so quick to harass them until you know their story.
It does suck that people can't even ask a question without getting flamed on NASIOC. You own a car that you can afford, plus you are still a teenager. It is very sad what NASIOC has become. I mean its not like IWSTI which is mostly WRX and STI owners, but that is the crowd the site is aimed at. NASIOC covers ALL subarus (Impreza, Legacy, Outback, etc...), so you should not have to worry asking a question about an N/A impreza. However, it appears from your post that people do (i.e. - the ass clown 3 posts back), which is not right at all. You are simply a younger individual looking for help and guidance.

So I say ask any question related to your impreza that you want (with in the forum guidelines), and screw the haters, who's mom and dad probably purchased their WRX or STI for them (also the same ones that wrap themselves around trees). Some dumbass' in here think if you have any other subaru except for the WRX, STi or BRZ, that it is a waste of time. F*** them, you do what makes you happy!

This is why I only browse through here when bored at work. IWSTI is much better
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:01 PM   #8
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Cool story bro. The whole point to people "harrassing" you is because modifying a 2.5i will gain you next to nothing.
Who cares?!?!

He is doing what he car afford as the OP clearly stated in his first post. Is this affecting your life/car/boyfriend what so ever?

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Old 11-06-2012, 01:06 PM   #9
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Only post in the N/A subforum. Problem solved. (But there are cons to that, but I wouldn't want to make them upset)
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:10 PM   #10
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Only post in the N/A subforum. Problem solved. (But there are cons to that, but I wouldn't want to make them upset)

There is only a N/A Powertrain forum....So you are telling him to post wheel questions, or exterior light questions in there???
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:17 PM   #11
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^Exactly what the OP is talking about. Typical crap attitude.

He's not speaking just about mods. He's speaking about enjoying the car just as anyone else enjoys their WRX/STI. It could be something completely unrelated to power such as suspension and the typical Subaru attitude is stop wasting money and get a WRX. Each car has its pros and cons whether it be a 2.5i, a WRX, or an STI. It depends what you can afford and what you want.

If you enjoy your car good for you. I will never hate on someone because they enjoy they're N/A 4 cylinder just because it doesn't have a turbo. Hell, I know people that have more fun with their N/A Subarus than people do with their forced induction Subarus.
He is in fact talking about mods. Any power mods are useless. The only thing that would make much sense would be an exhaust simply for personal preference. You will not make power on an N/A Subaru without tons of money. If you want to do suspension/interior mods, by all means, go for it! But if it's power you're looking for, wait for the WRX. You'll save time, money, and disappointment.
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:18 PM   #12
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I'd say know your place and realize that you truly drive an economy car, not a sports car. Don't expect to get the same respect as someone with an STi or a WRX.
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:19 PM   #13
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I applaud you for taking pride in your ride. Impreza 2.5i's are a great car. But it's comments and tone like this that will get you in trouble.
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I've actually beat an 04 WRX in a race before, this doesn't mean my car is fast, nor does it mean it's faster than all WRXs.
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I've actually beat a 10 Vette in a race before, this doesn't mean my WRX is fast, nor does it mean it's faster than all Vettes.
Such a claim could be 100% true, but it carries with it a flair of arrogance not welcome by everybody. Also realize you're 19 years old, driving for 3 years. You have your whole life ahead of you and there's no pressure or expectation that you need to have the flashiest car on Day 1. You're paying for your ride and that deserves WAY more respect than being 19 and having mommy and daddy buying you an STI. I'm 29 and just got my WRX last month. My dad has wanted a Vette since he was 16 and just got it 2 years ago after 40 years of waiting.


Getting on a different track, what work have you done to your 2.5i?

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Old 11-06-2012, 01:40 PM   #14
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Old 11-06-2012, 01:55 PM   #15
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I'd say know your place and realize that you truly drive an economy car, not a sports car. Don't expect to get the same respect as someone with an STi or a WRX.
If you think you need a fast car to gain respect......

..... then you're not worthy of it.

The OP is paying his own way on this car. It's not like so many of the kidiots here who have Mommy and Daddy buy them a WRX and then spend all their money on mods. He gains more respect from me in his stock NA Impreza than some guy with 400 WHP who's driving a car paid for by his parents.
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Old 11-06-2012, 02:06 PM   #16
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There is nothing wrong with a n/a impreza. I ran an 01 2.5RS on the track before the WRX even came out. My upgrades were some JDM Bridgestone/Tokiko shocks, Tein medium race springs, 4 pot front brakes, H6 rear brakes, 140 pounds of weight saving and a bunch of wheels/tires to do street, snow, track. It was a great car and one that I wish I kept instead of buying the biggest pos, most unreliable, expensive, fall apart at EVERY track event 2000 Audi S4.

I know you have a newer N/A, and Subaru has upped the power for you, but added a LOT of road hugging weight. Something that I did was carefully look at everything on the car to determine if it could be cheaply (or free) replaced or reduced. Look at Lotus. They have never gone with power, yet compete rather well against big power Corvettes and Porsches in ALMS and Grand Am racing. The 140 pounds I lost was simple stuff like steel brackets that could be replaced with tie wraps and the various bricks within the car. You've got a good, reliable car which is going to go for a long time. Your mileage is better than a WRX and you can get 86 octane gas....if you can find it.

I have no problems with your car.
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It's your car do whatever the hell you want with it. To all the other idiots telling you otherwise well.. just ignore them.

Most of the kiddies get money from their parents drop the car off at the shop and have all the work done for them anyway. They probably don't even know how to change the damn oil. Even if you do an intake or exhaust or headers and it might not have much gain in power for you. It's your car, do whatever makes you happy and more power to you
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Old 11-06-2012, 02:18 PM   #18
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All I know is.. I drive an 04 STi with an FP 20g and I'm 21, I bought the car completely stock. I made it happen! And on my own, I work for it and it's the best thing I've ever done with money. But everyone that ends up with whatever car they may have and is interested in modding it.. making that much better WILL do it no matter what the car is, in his case I respect it! I had a Cavalier before my STi, the 2.5 Ecotec n/a, it was my only option of a car at that time, but I still did whatever I could with it because I was interested in modding just to do it, that car could handle as good if not better than my Subaru can, it was awesome.. I guess my point is, I totally understand what you're saying OP and people that flame you just don't understand sometimes, so just let it happen.
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Old 11-06-2012, 02:35 PM   #19
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Good for you OP.

Totally agree with you. Dont take the trolls seriously.

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This is just funny. "know your place" haha
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Old 11-06-2012, 02:51 PM   #20
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Anyone that gives you a hard time is most likely some punk ass kid that could finally afford a high mileage WRX/STi but can't afford to mod it and is getting waxed on the street/strip so they feel tough talking down on an N/A Impreza.

Having said that - there IS a pecking order so to speak. I came from the Mustang crowd, for example, a 3V GT with some gears and a tune doesn't go mouthin off to a Whippled Cobra, lol.
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Old 11-06-2012, 02:52 PM   #21
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:20 PM   #22
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When your friends tell you to wait and get a WRX in future...have you usually just finished talking about your new intake or header? If so, they are correct.
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:25 PM   #23
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:53 PM   #24
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While we're all glad that the OP told us his life story to people on the net that don't matter, and that he's proud to own the car, I don't think this warranted an entire thread. Or a somewhat misleading thread title. There is an entire technical section dedicated to Natural Aspiration. And regardless of ANY vehicle, there will always be a Hierarchy. From Cobalts, to Grand Prixs to Scions to even stupid dodge trucks, there will always be people that think you should have gotten the highest possible model. (All listed vehicles from experience) The key point is that YOU like YOUR car, the internet doesn't matter.
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Old 11-06-2012, 03:56 PM   #25
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I am in agreeance with you my friend. I constantly take crap from every WRX and STI owner I've come across. It's not that they are bad people or anything, the just want me to have a turbo. I am also very young and own a 2007 2.5i and it is a fantastic car! As far as beating a WRX, that'll never happen....
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