just hit 60,000 miles on my '02 wrx

[FloridaWRX]

took three friends down to key west and hit 60,000 miles on the trip.

as a general, non-specfic review of the car so far i give it a and a

only mods are cobb stage 1 suspension, drivetrain and brakes ... but it's still tons of fun to drive after 2+ years. only complaint i have is with some particulars with the transmission (hard to put in first, not vey easy to drive smoothly all the time, clutch shudder) .. but other than that, the car has been flawless

probobly going to be upping the power soon, as im moving into the working world and will have some more disposable income. hooray.

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[SubaruRules]

Wow that's a lot of miles, I hope it does well in the future

You'll probably be the first one to let us know how reliable it is

[sdogg3kgt]

Glad to hear you still like it. Can't wait to see how I feel about mine in 2 years.

[z&cobb]

I got into moderate modifications right away. My experience has
been very good.

I have over 62,000 miles on my 02 WRX and modified it right after break in. I did not think the drivability was optimized. It seemed to need more torque and a smoother delivery.

It has is a TXS UTEC stage 3 running 94 to 95 octane (93 boosted with a little Xylene containing MMT and GTA enhancer.
The water misting for the IC core is located in the trunk. I am pleased with this moderate set-up. I was prepared to "pay to play," but I haven't had to yet.

This is a very easy and (cheap) car to maintain, even with 3000 mile oil and filter changes using Mobil 1 (5w-30)

[ratt_finkel]

Damn, I only have 32k on my car.

[GRNMTNRS]

I just turned 60 on my '02 as well. I would call all my mods stage 1, but looking to do turbo,injectors, and EM soon. The car has been great a few squeeks and rattles, but I am ultra anal about that stuff.

For those of you who have done the 60 service, did you upgrade to any synthetic tranny or dif fluid? If so, what did you use and what if any results have you had.

Happy Motoring.

[trd20]

im still not at 60k in my 99 lol you huys drivr to much

[Cronos]

Originally posted by trd20
im still not at 60k in my 99 lol you huys drivr to much

I don't even know how that's possible. Even just stage 2, where I'm at, it's a blast to drive and it begs to be driven.

[Nikko]

Originally posted by trd20
im still not at 60k in my 99 lol you huys drivr to much

Do you drive as fast as you type? I hope not...

J/K

[z&cobb]

Originally posted by GRNMTNRS
I just turned 60 on my '02 as well. I would call all my mods stage 1, but looking to do turbo,injectors, and EM soon. The car has been great a few squeeks and rattles, but I am ultra anal about that stuff.

For those of you who have done the 60 service, did you upgrade to any synthetic tranny or dif fluid? If so, what did you use and what if any results have you had.

Happy Motoring.

I stuck with the Subaru recommended stuff for the transmission and front differential (Valvoline 75w-90) for a compromise between synchro action and antiwear properties. I put Redline synthetic 70w-90 in the rear differential. I like quick shifts with no crunches, and I think the rear differential works harder than the front diff the way I drive. The results have been good. I think Valvoline is a pretty good non-synthetic for the WRX.

I did have a squeek from the seat belt mechanism. Then I "discovered" I could move it up higher.... squeek gone. I emptied out the trunk and put miscellaneous stuff in the folds of cheap car cover as a lighweight "sound and clunk deadener" It also keeps packages from moving around in wheel well. The spare and jack have been replaced with flat-fix, a foot operated air pump, and a cell phone. Most of my driving is close to base (hills and valleys) and errands. My 02 Odyssey is the "long trip, multi-passenger, haul sheets" of plywood vehicle.

[Romuir]

Full stage 4 with 51,200 on 02 WRX. Last 10,000 at this 4 status and the car runs greeeeaaaat. Faster than snot...

[vile]

what took you so long?

[SWSTi]

Originally posted by FloridaWRX
...only complaint i have is with some particulars with the transmission (hard to put in first, not vey easy to drive smoothly all the time, clutch shudder)

I had the same problem with the clutch which turned out to be a warranty item with the 2002 WRX. With 35,000 miles and the warranty about to expire, the dealer "replaced the clutch assembly and the throw-out bearing assemblies" for no charge. Good thing - the internal cost was $993.

Anyway, it's like having a new car - no more strange footwork. Anyone with a 2002 and clutch problems, take it to the dealer before the warranty expires.

[Dave6265]

i know of an 02 wrx with 91k miles.. no major problems either

[oric20]

I am at 59k, and I like everything except the lousy paint

[BSLICKOH]

Traded my 02 in January with ~72K miles. Already have 13K on the 04.

[trd20]

Originally posted by Nikko
Do you drive as fast as you type? I hope not...

J/K

YES!!!!! , i dont drive to much mainly becaues gas prices, and i ride with friends on ling trips lol. #1 BUM


actualy i have one of those spill proof rubber keyboards. its hell to type on but worth it for the clumsy drinkers lol.

[Starscream]

My 2002 has 17899 and im crying about it !

[1DOWNCLOWN]

my 02 has 30,000 and i thought that was good until i seen shadowsonics miles!

[BSLICKOH]

Originally posted by Shadowsonic
My 2002 has 17899 and im crying about it !

Dude. Why pay all that money for a car you aren't using? Even with joy drives alone you should be about twice as high as you are. Is that thing parked in a museum somewhere?

[Starscream]

BSlick- i forgot to mention i bought the car in November or 2003 with 10500 miles.