Where Are They Now... Cars You Have Owned After Upgrading from Your Subaru WRX?

turrizt · 10-18-2024, 05:11 PM

So I have not been on these forums for years but thought it would be interesting to see where folks are now from a car perspective...
Like what cars have you had since upgrading from your old Subaru WRX...

Maybe we all have got into the same types of cars since owning a Subaru WRX.
For example I had a 2002 WRX, and a 2007 WRX STI and then went on to get a a few AUDI S3's, Audi RS3's, Corvettes, Hellcats, Mustangs etc.

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Jack · 10-18-2024, 05:39 PM

01 2.5RS sedan, 07 WRX LTD w/STi 6 speed. Now Wrangler 4 door that I offroad, tow with and plow snow and 19 Crosstrek Premium manual, lowered on springs 1.2 inches. Looking for a fun car. Last one (07 Lotus Elise) was sold when son was in college. Nothing hits me to buy like cars in the past. Perhaps a Lotus Emira would be my best choice. Not sure still. Considering stuff all over the map. CT4-V Blackwing manual, BRZ ts, Q50 Red Sport 400, Z4 M40i and even going up from my 10 year old Wrangler to a new Rubicon.

turrizt · 10-18-2024, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

01 2.5RS sedan, 07 WRX LTD w/STi 6 speed. Now Wrangler 4 door that I offroad, tow with and plow snow and 19 Crosstrek Premium manual, lowered on springs 1.2 inches. Looking for a fun car. Last one (07 Lotus Elise) was sold when son was in college. Nothing hits me to buy like cars in the past. Perhaps a Lotus Emira would be my best choice. Not sure still. Considering stuff all over the map. CT4-V Blackwing manual, BRZ ts, Q50 Red Sport 400, Z4 M40i and even going up from my 10 year old Wrangler to a new Rubicon.

I've got a fun one to add to the list to consider.
2022 - 2024 Toyota Supra 3.0. That car is SUPER fun!
I've had too many cars to list but it all started in the 2002 Subaru WRX time frame

pearljam11 · 10-22-2024, 07:13 AM

There's not much to upgrade to now that still has a manual transmission.

bcsigman · 10-26-2024, 07:44 PM

2004 WRX wagon. Stock except for 17" wheels and a k&n air filter. 20 years. Only owner. Still driving it.

Just bought a 2024 Volvo v60 polestar. Loving it as the family car.

Studying up on Porsche. Liking the 981 gts.

shadowsports · 10-26-2024, 11:14 PM

I looked at the Genesis G70 3.3 AWD and Nissan Z performance. (The Q50 Red Sport looks good too). Haven't driven yet. I want some power.

I drove the first two. I'm leaning towards the Z, but the Genesis has a nice trunk. 400HP right off the showroom floor. I've been driving Subaru's 20 yrs. I am beyond disappointed with the direction Subaru and the FA motor has gone in. Unless reliability is your primary goal, 271 HP is laughable and under performing in today's landscape. I still have 2 EJ's for now. The motors have gone from premiere to weak sauce. For me, its a sad ending to a great 20 yrs.

Ernest · 10-28-2024, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcsigman

2004 WRX wagon. Stock except for 17" wheels and a k&n air filter. 20 years. Only owner. Still driving it.

Just bought a 2024 Volvo v60 polestar. Loving it as the family car.

Studying up on Porsche. Liking the 981 gts.

Do it!!!

Still have my 04 WRX wagon -only owner, 21 years, 160k. Still a blast. Mostly used in winter and for mountain biking/fishing and Home Depot runs.

My daily is a 16 BRZ.

My weekend toy is a base 14 cayman with soul long tube headers, PSE, a tune and X73 suspension- perfect weekend mountain car. Get any 981 they are all great and the sound with headers is crazy good. Here is my car

- YouTube

bcsigman · 11-02-2024, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ernest

Do it!!!

Still have my 04 WRX wagon -only owner, 21 years, 160k. Still a blast. Mostly used in winter and for mountain biking/fishing and Home Depot runs.

My daily is a 16 BRZ.

My weekend toy is a base 14 cayman with soul long tube headers, PSE, a tune and X73 suspension- perfect weekend mountain car. Get any 981 they are all great and the sound with headers is crazy good. Here is my car

- YouTube

Yep. That's it. Big boy boxer engine. Thank you for the video!

BlueSTI4Me · 11-02-2024, 06:44 AM

Wrote this huge dissertation only to press ENTER and get the dreaded SITE DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE. Color me pissed. SMDH

Adidas92 · 11-04-2024, 01:49 PM

havent been on the site for years...

I had the 02 bugeye WRX, switched up to
-Acura RSX Type-S then

-Honda Prelude then

-Kseries hatch

all sodl

now im boring and drive a 6speed corolla hatch

Ernest · 11-04-2024, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adidas92

havent been on the site for years...

I had the 02 bugeye WRX, switched up to
-Acura RSX Type-S then

-Honda Prelude then

-Kseries hatch

all sodl

now im boring and drive a 6speed corolla hatch

Get the GR.

MisterCannonball · 11-04-2024, 10:22 PM

Jumped ship and drove an Infiniti G35X for many years before coming back home. Good car, the X is the AWD version.

Unabomber · 11-05-2024, 09:10 AM

Who upgrades? Mines is old enough to drink now.

pearljam11 · 11-05-2024, 11:48 AM

upgrade implies the current car is better

rtv900 · 11-05-2024, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowsports

I looked at the Genesis G70 3.3 AWD

I have the AWD Stinger 3.3 twin turbo, basically identical car to the G70 other than slight body differences.
It's way quicker than my STI was. I do miss the manual trans, and the STI did handle better because it was way lighter.
But the stinger is drastically nicer inside, much better ride, way faster acceleration despite it's extra weight.
Turbo lag is virtually non existent, even at 1500 rpm's that thing hits peak boost in one second. If you are at 3000+ it might as well be supercharged it builds so fast.

pearljam11 · 11-06-2024, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtv900

I have the AWD Stinger 3.3 twin turbo, basically identical car to the G70 other than slight body differences.
It's way quicker than my STI was. I do miss the manual trans, and the STI did handle better because it was way lighter.
But the stinger is drastically nicer inside, much better ride, way faster acceleration despite it's extra weight.
Turbo lag is virtually non existent, even at 1500 rpm's that thing hits peak boost in one second. If you are at 3000+ it might as well be supercharged it builds so fast.

How is 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and 1/4 mile in 13.1 way faster than an STi? I am honestly curious. Was this stinger modded?

rtv900 · 11-06-2024, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearljam11

How is 0-60 in 4.6 seconds and 1/4 mile in 13.1 way faster than an STi? I am honestly curious. Was this stinger modded?

I've never timed zero to 60 nor done a drag strip, however I drove a 16 STI for 140,000 miles and a stinger for 80,000 thus far and it isn't even close.
My STI was modded slightly as well to increase peak boost 3 psi, so if anything it was a better representation.

And that compared to the stock stinger it was still noticeably slower. I'm not saying an 8 speed auto vs a manual 6 speed isn't a factor because obviously modern autos with more gears crush manuals.
I'm also not saying the stinger is a genuinely more fun car to drive because it isn't. I only got it because my STI got totalled after they stopped making the STI.

but it's faster like it or not

BLkdubRX · 11-06-2024, 08:59 AM

Haven't been on for years as well. Still have my 09 WRX but funny enough I'm coming back to the forums this week as I've just picked up an '11 FXT bone stock over the weekend.

Owned the WRX since new, 1 owner 130k. Moved on to Toyotas & Lexus with 2 LS400s, 2 IS300s, a GX470, SC400 that i'm currently doing a manual swap on and daily a First Gen Tundra Double cab. its funny all the Toyotas are dead reliable, who woulda ever thought that?

excited to build and daily this new to me platform of the Forester, but who am I kidding, its basically a WRX underneath. cheers old friends

mattmattmatt · 11-11-2024, 04:05 PM

Have had an 08 STI hatch since before a family - now that we're up to 3 + big dog, pretty sure it's going to be posted here for sale soon. Really thought being a hatch it would solve all problems I could throw at it - but it's too racer, and I'm tired of replacing rusting parts...

Interested in what others have moved too in a similar situation.

pearljam11 · 11-12-2024, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattmattmatt

Have had an 08 STI hatch since before a family - now that we're up to 3 + big dog, pretty sure it's going to be posted here for sale soon. Really thought being a hatch it would solve all problems I could throw at it - but it's too racer, and I'm tired of replacing rusting parts...

Interested in what others have moved too in a similar situation.

An SQ5 would be a good switch I imagine

mattmattmatt · 11-13-2024, 09:47 PM

Had wanted to keep the GR STI until I was ready to go EV... that time might be now. Model Y or Ionic 5N (once it depreciates some). Then fun car on the side.

edsmed3000 · 12-23-2024, 07:03 AM

Went from a turbo Forester to a c6 Corvette and regretted it. Never understood the joys of driving a slow car fast over a fast car slow until then.

STI_Hawk_Girl · 01-07-2025, 09:38 AM

I have many cars, and i had a WRX for a long time, then i get a Skyline R34GTT M/T ... later i sold him and get the STI

Still zero regrets

SubieEJ · 01-07-2025, 08:44 PM

Had a 2002 wrx with a 16g/6 speed setup from around 2007-08 until 2020. It sat for the last 3-4 years of its life and was the wife's daily for a few years before that. I moved on to racing superbikes and the Subaru/car bug had left for awhile. I considered a ZL1 Camaro before picking up my 2020 STi but I knew it wouldn't make me happy, I like to tinker and mod. It's a garage queen making ~650whp, exactly how I'd always wanted an STi to be. I have a truck as a daily now and the wife missed the wrx so she's back in a 2014 sti. I can't think of many "upgrade" cars that aren't +$50k. My truck has all the available options and getting in the 2014 is like home. No stupid screens and actual buttons, I prefer it to the 2020. The older I get the less impressed I am with added features and subscription based services to make my vehicle work (the nav in my truck needs Google maps). I've told the wife a few times she can take the truck and I'll have the car but she won't lol. It's good to be back, I don't care if there's faster cars, there's something just right about the STi when it's modified.

vladd · 02-27-2025, 10:23 AM

I still have my 17 WRX that I got new. 97K miles on it. I’ve had the creaky clutch fork for several years now and need to replace it one of these days. Also had a couple other minor issues, but overall not a bad car.

I also got a 24 Supra last summer. It’s so much faster and more fun than the WRX, I have zero desire to mod the WRX any farther.

10-18-2024, 05:11 PM	#1
turrizt Scooby Newbie Member#: 40814 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Blacklick, Ohio Vehicle: 2011 WRX STI Sedan White Pearl	Where Are They Now... Cars You Have Owned After Upgrading from Your Subaru WRX? So I have not been on these forums for years but thought it would be interesting to see where folks are now from a car perspective... Like what cars have you had since upgrading from your old Subaru WRX... Maybe we all have got into the same types of cars since owning a Subaru WRX. For example I had a 2002 WRX, and a 2007 WRX STI and then went on to get a a few AUDI S3's, Audi RS3's, Corvettes, Hellcats, Mustangs etc. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-26-2024, 11:14 PM	#6
shadowsports Scooby Newbie Member#: 446364 Join Date: May 2016 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Nor Cal Vehicle: '17 STI LMT '08 LGT DGM / QSM	I looked at the Genesis G70 3.3 AWD and Nissan Z performance. (The Q50 Red Sport looks good too). Haven't driven yet. I want some power. I drove the first two. I'm leaning towards the Z, but the Genesis has a nice trunk. 400HP right off the showroom floor. I've been driving Subaru's 20 yrs. I am beyond disappointed with the direction Subaru and the FA motor has gone in. Unless reliability is your primary goal, 271 HP is laughable and under performing in today's landscape. I still have 2 EJ's for now. The motors have gone from premiere to weak sauce. For me, its a sad ending to a great 20 yrs. Last edited by shadowsports; 10-27-2024 at 10:11 AM.

11-04-2024, 01:49 PM	#10
Adidas92 Scooby Newbie Member#: 376345 Join Date: Dec 2013 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Connecticut Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX Silver	im boring now havent been on the site for years... I had the 02 bugeye WRX, switched up to -Acura RSX Type-S then -Honda Prelude then -Kseries hatch all sodl now im boring and drive a 6speed corolla hatch

11-06-2024, 08:59 AM	#18
BLkdubRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 229971 Join Date: Nov 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pennsylvania Vehicle: 2009 WRX w/ SF hotbox	Nasioc Feels. Haven't been on for years as well. Still have my 09 WRX but funny enough I'm coming back to the forums this week as I've just picked up an '11 FXT bone stock over the weekend. Owned the WRX since new, 1 owner 130k. Moved on to Toyotas & Lexus with 2 LS400s, 2 IS300s, a GX470, SC400 that i'm currently doing a manual swap on and daily a First Gen Tundra Double cab. its funny all the Toyotas are dead reliable, who woulda ever thought that? excited to build and daily this new to me platform of the Forester, but who am I kidding, its basically a WRX underneath. cheers old friends

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10-18-2024, 05:39 PM	#2
Jack Add Lightness Moderator Member#: 13699 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hopkinton, MA Vehicle: 2021 Building It Better	01 2.5RS sedan, 07 WRX LTD w/STi 6 speed. Now Wrangler 4 door that I offroad, tow with and plow snow and 19 Crosstrek Premium manual, lowered on springs 1.2 inches. Looking for a fun car. Last one (07 Lotus Elise) was sold when son was in college. Nothing hits me to buy like cars in the past. Perhaps a Lotus Emira would be my best choice. Not sure still. Considering stuff all over the map. CT4-V Blackwing manual, BRZ ts, Q50 Red Sport 400, Z4 M40i and even going up from my 10 year old Wrangler to a new Rubicon.

10-22-2024, 07:13 AM	#4
pearljam11 Scooby Specialist Member#: 113335 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Downingtown, Pa Vehicle: 2020 WRX Limited DGM 2005 STi OBP	There's not much to upgrade to now that still has a manual transmission.

10-26-2024, 07:44 PM	#5
bcsigman Scooby Newbie Member#: 81272 Join Date: Feb 2005 Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon Black	2004 WRX wagon. Stock except for 17" wheels and a k&n air filter. 20 years. Only owner. Still driving it. Just bought a 2024 Volvo v60 polestar. Loving it as the family car. Studying up on Porsche. Liking the 981 gts.

11-02-2024, 06:44 AM	#9
BlueSTI4Me Scooby Specialist Member#: 34361 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MI Vehicle: 04.7 STI WRB IG @got2boostit2	Wrote this huge dissertation only to press ENTER and get the dreaded SITE DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE. Color me pissed. SMDH

11-04-2024, 10:22 PM	#12
MisterCannonball Scooby Newbie Member#: 532085 Join Date: Nov 2022	Jumped ship and drove an Infiniti G35X for many years before coming back home. Good car, the X is the AWD version.

11-05-2024, 09:10 AM	#13
Unabomber Big Ron Super Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Muncie, IN Vehicle: 2004 WRX Sport Wagon Platinum Silver Metallic	Who upgrades? Mines is old enough to drink now.

11-05-2024, 11:48 AM	#14
pearljam11 Scooby Specialist Member#: 113335 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Downingtown, Pa Vehicle: 2020 WRX Limited DGM 2005 STi OBP	upgrade implies the current car is better

11-11-2024, 04:05 PM	#19
mattmattmatt Scooby Newbie Member#: 494268 Join Date: Nov 2018	Have had an 08 STI hatch since before a family - now that we're up to 3 + big dog, pretty sure it's going to be posted here for sale soon. Really thought being a hatch it would solve all problems I could throw at it - but it's too racer, and I'm tired of replacing rusting parts... Interested in what others have moved too in a similar situation.

11-13-2024, 09:47 PM	#21
mattmattmatt Scooby Newbie Member#: 494268 Join Date: Nov 2018	Had wanted to keep the GR STI until I was ready to go EV... that time might be now. Model Y or Ionic 5N (once it depreciates some). Then fun car on the side.

12-23-2024, 07:03 AM	#22
edsmed3000 Scooby Newbie Member#: 538951 Join Date: Aug 2024	Went from a turbo Forester to a c6 Corvette and regretted it. Never understood the joys of driving a slow car fast over a fast car slow until then.

01-07-2025, 09:38 AM	#23
STI_Hawk_Girl Scooby Newbie Member#: 532255 Join Date: Nov 2022	I have many cars, and i had a WRX for a long time, then i get a Skyline R34GTT M/T ... later i sold him and get the STI Still zero regrets

01-07-2025, 08:44 PM	#24
SubieEJ Scooby Newbie Member#: 304111 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada	Had a 2002 wrx with a 16g/6 speed setup from around 2007-08 until 2020. It sat for the last 3-4 years of its life and was the wife's daily for a few years before that. I moved on to racing superbikes and the Subaru/car bug had left for awhile. I considered a ZL1 Camaro before picking up my 2020 STi but I knew it wouldn't make me happy, I like to tinker and mod. It's a garage queen making ~650whp, exactly how I'd always wanted an STi to be. I have a truck as a daily now and the wife missed the wrx so she's back in a 2014 sti. I can't think of many "upgrade" cars that aren't +$50k. My truck has all the available options and getting in the 2014 is like home. No stupid screens and actual buttons, I prefer it to the 2020. The older I get the less impressed I am with added features and subscription based services to make my vehicle work (the nav in my truck needs Google maps). I've told the wife a few times she can take the truck and I'll have the car but she won't lol. It's good to be back, I don't care if there's faster cars, there's something just right about the STi when it's modified.

02-27-2025, 10:23 AM	#25
vladd Scooby Newbie Member#: 158185 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise, ID Vehicle: 17 WRX CWP	I still have my 17 WRX that I got new. 97K miles on it. I’ve had the creaky clutch fork for several years now and need to replace it one of these days. Also had a couple other minor issues, but overall not a bad car. I also got a 24 Supra last summer. It’s so much faster and more fun than the WRX, I have zero desire to mod the WRX any farther.