2nd car recommendations

Kanchou · 05-08-2004, 02:44 PM

I'm really beating up the wrx in miles; i'm considering getting a 2nd car.

But i'm cheap, so the car will have to be too. Any recommendations from subaru? Or anything else?

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Kostamojen · 05-08-2004, 08:09 PM

How cheap?

Kanchou · 05-08-2004, 08:17 PM

1000 or less

Flowmastered87GL · 05-09-2004, 02:29 AM

Get an 88-89 GL 4WD wagon... dual range 4WD, has fuel injection, some get 30-35 MPG (cars vary though... so test it out)

I have one in oregon with 266K on the clock that would be right at the $1000 mark (rebuilding the engine right now)... but its probably too far and its marked for someone else anyway.

Kanchou · 05-09-2004, 01:47 PM

cool
What should i be wary of when shopping for one?

Make sure i dont have major problems?

Flowmastered87GL · 05-09-2004, 06:05 PM

If you get a non turbo they are generally pretty trouble free. The 5 speeds are good, the 3AT transmissions are pretty crappy, so I would get a stick. Things to watch:

Head gaskets, with higher mileage they CAN develop a leak, new gaskets will fix it, but if you dont have the time or know how it can be pricey. Not to say these cars are notorious head gasket blowers, but if you heat them up they can do it. Turbos love to crack heads and blow head gaskets though (from my experiences anyway)

timing belts and oil pump gasket and water pump should be changed religiously every 60K. Try to get records of this.

So get one that doesnt use coolant and doesnt use much oil and has current maintenance and you are probably fairly safe. Just keep an eye on all the fluids and they will be trouble free.

05-08-2004, 02:44 PM	#1
Kanchou Scooby Newbie Member#: 46936 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atlanta Vehicle: 2004 WRX	2nd car recommendations I'm really beating up the wrx in miles; i'm considering getting a 2nd car. But i'm cheap, so the car will have to be too. Any recommendations from subaru? Or anything else? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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05-08-2004, 08:09 PM	#2
Kostamojen Scooby Guru Member#: 2272 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: haha XD Vehicle: 95 L AWD LIFTED!!! 1970 Subaru FF-1 Coupe	How cheap?

05-08-2004, 08:17 PM	#3
Kanchou Scooby Newbie Member#: 46936 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atlanta Vehicle: 2004 WRX	1000 or less

05-09-2004, 02:29 AM	#4
Flowmastered87GL WCSS Drunk Moderator Member#: 8914 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Oregon Vehicle: 2005 Baja Sport Regal Blue Pearl	Get an 88-89 GL 4WD wagon... dual range 4WD, has fuel injection, some get 30-35 MPG (cars vary though... so test it out) I have one in oregon with 266K on the clock that would be right at the $1000 mark (rebuilding the engine right now)... but its probably too far and its marked for someone else anyway.

05-09-2004, 01:47 PM	#5
Kanchou Scooby Newbie Member#: 46936 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Atlanta Vehicle: 2004 WRX	cool What should i be wary of when shopping for one? Make sure i dont have major problems?

05-09-2004, 06:05 PM	#6
Flowmastered87GL WCSS Drunk Moderator Member#: 8914 Join Date: Aug 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Portland Oregon Vehicle: 2005 Baja Sport Regal Blue Pearl	If you get a non turbo they are generally pretty trouble free. The 5 speeds are good, the 3AT transmissions are pretty crappy, so I would get a stick. Things to watch: Head gaskets, with higher mileage they CAN develop a leak, new gaskets will fix it, but if you dont have the time or know how it can be pricey. Not to say these cars are notorious head gasket blowers, but if you heat them up they can do it. Turbos love to crack heads and blow head gaskets though (from my experiences anyway) timing belts and oil pump gasket and water pump should be changed religiously every 60K. Try to get records of this. So get one that doesnt use coolant and doesnt use much oil and has current maintenance and you are probably fairly safe. Just keep an eye on all the fluids and they will be trouble free.