need help on deciding which car to get.. 2.5 or WRX?

jlui83 · 11-11-2002, 11:24 PM

If i get the 2.5 RS it will not be the newest model. i like the older model better. Also if i get the 2.5 RS i am thinking about slappin on a turbo. Would this be cheaper than getting a WRX? and would the 2.5 RS be faster than the stock WRX?

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HndaTch627 · 11-12-2002, 04:17 AM

if you want fast and few headaches(which i can tell by your post) then buy the WRX, you will not like all the work you will have to do to the GC6 or GM6 to make it powerful. It's a long and twisted road you must walk, but with GREAT outcomes.

jeremy

Sean · 11-13-2002, 12:36 AM

An older turboed RS will be much faster than a WRX. We shot some video of a turboed MY98 RS running ~7 lbs. of boost in 5th gear pulling away from an MY02 WRX running 17.5 lbs. of boost in 4th gear. By the time you purchase an RS, turbo it, tune it and get it running smoothly, however, you'll have spent more than a WRX between parts and headaches.

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Sean · 11-13-2002, 12:42 AM

On the other hand, an RS is plenty fast in stock form. Heck, a 2.2 is plenty fast in stock form. If you want a go fast car with lots of upgrade potential, the 2.5 or the 2.2 are great starter platforms even without a turbo. Heck, I pride myself on beating WRXs with my 2.2 at events (autocross, rallycross, ice racing, etc.).

Of course I was passed a couple dozen times by WRXs when I was running the road course up at Louden last year.

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asianRs25 · 11-13-2002, 02:58 PM

I got a 2000 RS and it is pretty slow, picks up great from like 0-60 but after that its no good....but i still love it to DEATH!! It has great control/handling, RS is better for rallying then a REX is I think....but if you want a fast car I would suggest WRX all the way, I would love Turbo for my RS tho, I'm probably just going to end up Supachargin it...anybody know when Templar is gonna be done?

Ugly · 11-13-2002, 03:21 PM

If your going to end up putting a turbo on the RS then I would just get the WRX. The WRX is easily modded for gains here and there, but putting a turbo on a N/A car is a BIG job.

Both cars are great in their own right.

Sean · 11-13-2002, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by asianRs25
RS is better for rallying then a REX is I think....

I second that opinion! With my Impreza 2.2 L all I have to do is keep the accelerator buried to the floor and never lift when I'm doing an event!

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Ugly · 11-13-2002, 03:48 PM

Ok, Ill play devils advocate and bite.

They're both great rally cars It all depends on the driver.

(although the RS has some good low end torque)

Quote:

Originally posted by Sean

I second that opinion! With my Impreza 2.2 L all I have to do is keep the accelerator buried to the floor and never lift when I'm doing an event!

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aliengti · 11-23-2003, 03:31 PM

Also if he wanted to, would you guys recommemd him to go ahead with the RS purchase and then do a wrx engine swap later on? I understand making an rs-t with the stock engine can possibly lead to big bills.

HonduHunter · 11-24-2003, 01:48 AM

if you can afford the wrx then i say go with that. then you will already have your turbo

joubtt · 11-24-2003, 03:38 AM

I've an RS and would say get the WRX because it can modded to R/T Spec which is what I originally wanted(Sti) but my RS still rocks.

That Guy · 11-24-2003, 04:09 PM

It really depends on how you see yourself driving it. I sometimes wish I had the top end of a WRX, but I wouldn't trade my RS for the kind of driving I do most of the time. The biggest complaint I hear from people at meets is the lack of low end on their WRX's.

Remember, speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

Mike Wevrick · 11-25-2003, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by That Guy
The biggest complaint I hear from people at meets is the lack of low end on their WRX's.

I've never understood this complaint.

Just get into the habit of keeping the revs up a little higher.

Anyway, to answer the question, it depends how much work and fiddling you want to have do. If you want a great turbo car right out of the box, get the WRX.

Subaru IMP VR · 11-25-2003, 07:36 AM

For the money your going to spend on a wrx Buy a GC8(best bodystyle) like 2000 will suit and Upgrade Internals and tranny put a nice header and ecu and slap a turbo on(6.5-7psi for daily driver)and injectors a few other things and your set Thats a good way to spend the same amount of money... As Compared to a new WRx and your going to SMOKE any Wrx that looks at you funny ..!!!

legaceee · 11-26-2003, 04:57 AM

if u plan on putting money into the car i say the 2.5 rs because it has a boxster engine(same as porshe) and it is fast as hell, if you have enough to put a turbo into this, ittl be a sweet ride!

tekfoc · 11-26-2003, 10:30 AM

just get both cars

rs & wrx

Mike Wevrick · 11-26-2003, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by legaceee
if u plan on putting money into the car i say the 2.5 rs because it has a boxster engine(same as porshe) and it is fast as hell, if you have enough to put a turbo into this, ittl be a sweet ride!

All Subarus (except the Justy) have boxer engines. "Boxster" is a Porsche model, not an engine type. The 2.5RS is slower than the WRX stock, and turboing it can cause problems because the 2.5 engine is not designed for the extra pressure.

Subaru IMP VR · 11-26-2003, 11:16 AM

Thats Why you Buy a Wrx if you have no mechanical Knowledge but if you do Buy a 2.5 rs and beef the internals and the tranny (and many other things)turbo that an beat any wrx you want..heh

aliengti · 11-26-2003, 11:48 AM

I reccomend you get a wrx. It seems that your fixed on "turbo". Also be prepared for higher insurance and more expensive gasoline. If those are not issues then by al means enjoy the wrx.

loreley · 11-26-2003, 01:37 PM

if your fixed on a turbo, get a wrx. out of the box reliability with a stiff chassis.

Butt Dyno · 11-26-2003, 02:19 PM

If you want low end with a WRX, all you need is a good exhaust setup... no replacement for displacement, yada yada, but it's much better with a cat or two missing

-john

sawlid · 11-26-2003, 02:20 PM

dosen't change the fact that the RS is by far the most pimpin looking, IMHO of course

Karl · 11-26-2003, 02:20 PM

Find out how much insurance is going to cost you before you try to pick one over the other.

nekoball · 11-27-2003, 03:01 AM

if youre certain you want turbo i would go with the wrx if you're not too mechanically able. don't assume an rs-t would be cheaper either.

11-11-2002, 11:24 PM	#1
jlui83 Scooby Newbie Member#: 29564 Join Date: Nov 2002	need help on deciding which car to get.. 2.5 or WRX? If i get the 2.5 RS it will not be the newest model. i like the older model better. Also if i get the 2.5 RS i am thinking about slappin on a turbo. Would this be cheaper than getting a WRX? and would the 2.5 RS be faster than the stock WRX? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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HndaTch627 Scooby Guru Member#: 6551 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL Vehicle: '01 GC8 Dinged STM '09 Concours 14 ABS Black	if you want fast and few headaches(which i can tell by your post) then buy the WRX, you will not like all the work you will have to do to the GC6 or GM6 to make it powerful. It's a long and twisted road you must walk, but with GREAT outcomes. jeremy

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Sean Scooby Guru Member#: 518 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pelham, NH USA Vehicle: 762 PGT Impreza L, Elantra GT Sport	An older turboed RS will be much faster than a WRX. We shot some video of a turboed MY98 RS running ~7 lbs. of boost in 5th gear pulling away from an MY02 WRX running 17.5 lbs. of boost in 4th gear. By the time you purchase an RS, turbo it, tune it and get it running smoothly, however, you'll have spent more than a WRX between parts and headaches. There is no cone \| PGT Impreza L Rally Car \| P Neon Rally Car Trunkmonkey Racing \| [email protected] \| What is a Trunkmonkey?

11-13-2002, 12:42 AM	#4
Sean Scooby Guru Member#: 518 Join Date: Nov 1999 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pelham, NH USA Vehicle: 762 PGT Impreza L, Elantra GT Sport	On the other hand, an RS is plenty fast in stock form. Heck, a 2.2 is plenty fast in stock form. If you want a go fast car with lots of upgrade potential, the 2.5 or the 2.2 are great starter platforms even without a turbo. Heck, I pride myself on beating WRXs with my 2.2 at events (autocross, rallycross, ice racing, etc.). Of course I was passed a couple dozen times by WRXs when I was running the road course up at Louden last year. There is no cone \| PGT Impreza L Rally Car \| P Neon Rally Car Trunkmonkey Racing \| [email protected] \| What is a Trunkmonkey?

11-13-2002, 02:58 PM	#5
asianRs25 Scooby Newbie Member#: 24686 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sanford,ME Vehicle: 2000 RS Coupe I'm RICK JAMES bitch!!!	I got a 2000 RS and it is pretty slow, picks up great from like 0-60 but after that its no good....but i still love it to DEATH!! It has great control/handling, RS is better for rallying then a REX is I think....but if you want a fast car I would suggest WRX all the way, I would love Turbo for my RS tho, I'm probably just going to end up Supachargin it...anybody know when Templar is gonna be done?

11-13-2002, 03:21 PM	#6
Ugly Scooby Specialist Member#: 19143 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: West Hartford, CT. Vehicle: 02 WRX	If your going to end up putting a turbo on the RS then I would just get the WRX. The WRX is easily modded for gains here and there, but putting a turbo on a N/A car is a BIG job. Both cars are great in their own right.

11-23-2003, 03:31 PM	#9
aliengti Scooby Newbie Member#: 30639 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philly Suburbs Vehicle: '01 Silver RS Coupe	Also if he wanted to, would you guys recommemd him to go ahead with the RS purchase and then do a wrx engine swap later on? I understand making an rs-t with the stock engine can possibly lead to big bills.

11-24-2003, 01:48 AM	#10
HonduHunter Scooby Guru Member#: 28408 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: San Antonio, Tx Vehicle: 2002 vf48ed WRX OBP	if you can afford the wrx then i say go with that. then you will already have your turbo

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joubtt Scooby Specialist Member#: 33901 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Vehicle: 04 04 STI No AWD, Not interested	I've an RS and would say get the WRX because it can modded to R/T Spec which is what I originally wanted(Sti) but my RS still rocks.

11-24-2003, 04:09 PM	#12
That Guy Scooby Newbie Member#: 23212 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2002 Impreza RS	It really depends on how you see yourself driving it. I sometimes wish I had the top end of a WRX, but I wouldn't trade my RS for the kind of driving I do most of the time. The biggest complaint I hear from people at meets is the lack of low end on their WRX's. Remember, speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

11-25-2003, 07:36 AM	#14
Subaru IMP VR Scooby Newbie Member#: 49070 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Drive..!! Vehicle: 1989 Toyota Camry Le 13.983 1/4 at 112Mph	For the money your going to spend on a wrx Buy a GC8(best bodystyle) like 2000 will suit and Upgrade Internals and tranny put a nice header and ecu and slap a turbo on(6.5-7psi for daily driver)and injectors a few other things and your set Thats a good way to spend the same amount of money... As Compared to a new WRx and your going to SMOKE any Wrx that looks at you funny ..!!!

11-26-2003, 04:57 AM	#15
legaceee Scooby Newbie Member#: 45240 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: colorado Vehicle: 93 subaru legacy drk green	if u plan on putting money into the car i say the 2.5 rs because it has a boxster engine(same as porshe) and it is fast as hell, if you have enough to put a turbo into this, ittl be a sweet ride!

11-26-2003, 10:30 AM	#16
tekfoc Scooby Specialist Member#: 21392 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NEW YORK CITY Vehicle: 2018 E63S AMG MB Black/MB	just get both cars rs & wrx

11-26-2003, 11:16 AM	#18
Subaru IMP VR Scooby Newbie Member#: 49070 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Drive..!! Vehicle: 1989 Toyota Camry Le 13.983 1/4 at 112Mph	Thats Why you Buy a Wrx if you have no mechanical Knowledge but if you do Buy a 2.5 rs and beef the internals and the tranny (and many other things)turbo that an beat any wrx you want..heh

11-26-2003, 11:48 AM	#19
aliengti Scooby Newbie Member#: 30639 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Philly Suburbs Vehicle: '01 Silver RS Coupe	I reccomend you get a wrx. It seems that your fixed on "turbo". Also be prepared for higher insurance and more expensive gasoline. If those are not issues then by al means enjoy the wrx.

11-26-2003, 01:37 PM	#20
loreley Scooby Specialist Member#: 19905 Join Date: Jun 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego	if your fixed on a turbo, get a wrx. out of the box reliability with a stiff chassis.

11-26-2003, 02:19 PM	#21
Butt Dyno Street's closed, pizza boy Member#: 17301 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NoVA Vehicle: 2018 Focus RS 2006 Evo #17 STU	If you want low end with a WRX, all you need is a good exhaust setup... no replacement for displacement, yada yada, but it's much better with a cat or two missing -john

11-26-2003, 02:20 PM	#22
sawlid Scooby Newbie Member#: 43146 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Bay Area	dosen't change the fact that the RS is by far the most pimpin looking, IMHO of course

11-26-2003, 02:20 PM	#23
Karl Scooby Specialist Member#: 13110 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Rhode Island	Find out how much insurance is going to cost you before you try to pick one over the other.

11-27-2003, 03:01 AM	#24
nekoball Scooby Specialist Member#: 12232 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: bay area Vehicle: wrx cute	if youre certain you want turbo i would go with the wrx if you're not too mechanically able. don't assume an rs-t would be cheaper either.