How many here are 30+yr/old and have a wrx?

[Poor_boi_wrx2020]

Originally Posted by 03silverblt

Just as the title says. I like my bugeye but wonder how many people above 30 year old have a wrx and what mods do you have exterior wise?

I'm just wondering because this will dictate how I build my car when I pay it off. Im currently 28 and like the racer look, but not sure if it would look cool when im above 30, (ex. too boy racer)

30 yrs old with a stg 2 2018 wrx Fmic cobb intake, grimmspeed 3port, turboxs bov and jpipe, nameless performance 3inch cat back w/muffler deletes, Aem 340lph intank pump, PTR Flex fuel kit, running 74%E, protuned by Calvin at Dotson tuning. Made 381 at the wheels 326trq.

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[wrx_2016]

Screw the people that don't think subie's are for older folks.


35 checking in - love my 2016 WRX. Best car I've ever owned.


Nothing major as far as mods. Interior - Stage 1 upgrades (Cobb tune, cold air intake). For exterior, looking to get an STI trunk swap, maybe some wider wheels (18" vs 17") and maybe plasti-dip it a different color (I've always had an itch to do blood orange).

[Irongrave]

34 and just picked up my first WRX. Wife 30 has had a 12 Impreza Sport and current DD is a 17 Forester XT. I've also had an 04 FXT.

Current car is bone stock but that wont last. Probably keep it simple, some cosmetic mods wheels and a pro tune

[DJP]

Got a 2019 WRX at age 57. First Subie, and best car, I've ever owned. It's mostly stock, except for some lighting and cosmetic upgrades.

[EDM]

I am 51 and just picked up a 2020 WRX Premium a few months back. It's stock other than Rally Armor flaps and LED lighting and it will most likely stay that way. This is the 4th Subie I have owned and will be keeping it for a long time.

[cerealkeller]

I’m 38, but I have an Evo X, which is pretty much the same type of thing I’d say. Very heavily modified, it’s probably easier to list the mods I haven’t done tbh 530 AWHP (summer) on CBRDs (York PA) Mustang dyno, and 540 AWHP (winter) on Buschur’s Mustang dyno.
Actually exterior mods I have almost nothing. I have Rexpeed carbon fiber vents where the fog lights used to be. There’s an oil cooler on one side sand if you have an MR a trans cooker on the other, I have a GSR. Wanted to open up air flow to the oil cooler. Well, that and Enkei RPF1 rims and Michelin Pilot SuperSport tires

[skoobaroo]

35 here, 2016 DGM. No regrets

[Vancouver98STi]

Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

I thought the WRX was a family car, basically being an Impreza with an extra measure or two of 'sport' baked in. Kind of like how Chevy's SS396 Chevelle compared to its Malibu sibling 50 years ago.

Back in 1977, when I was 21 years of age, I owned a mint condition 4-spd '67 ChevelleSS396 with lots of "go fast" mods. Damn that car pulled hard.

I now own, at age 64, a 5-spd '98 JDM Impreza STi GF8... and damn this car pulls hard.

With over 40 years separating the ownership of these two vehicles, it's difficult to say for sure which car is/was quicker... but if pressed I'd have to say it was the Chevelle. Its engine was an absolute unrefined beast.

But hey, I'm certainly enjoying the Subie!

[Zak6182]

38 here. 2017 STi with quite a bit of mods being bolted on as we speak. I went stage 2 at 6k miles and once this round of mods is complete I should be around 380-400whp. Hopefully I'll get it back tomorrow!

[Discard_WRX]

32, I now daily a 2020 STi after trading in my 2013 WRX

[20WRX20]

Early 30's. I was shopping for a Camaro SS but decided that it would've been ridiculous driving that car in the winter. Yes you can do it, but then you just look like someone who couldn't afford to garage their muscle car for the winter.

I also ski and the Camaro would've sucked driving in the mountains. Again, do-able with snow tires, but even those reach their limits once you get enough snow on the roads and you need to climb hills.

So with winter around the corner, I began looking for a ~30k fun daily driver that would be able to handle snow-covered mountainous roads.

WRX was priced right, has a great AWD system, a manual transmission, and comes with a good amount of amenities for under 30k. I went with the Premium and got a few grand off the 32k sticker. A base model (LT1) Camaro with the V8 engine was 34k after rebates and dickering, and they only had one available. That car sold, and there weren't any other ones available within a 250 mile radius. The next cheapest "base" V8 Camaro was pushing 40k. No thanks, GM.

I've always liked the WRX's but was never really a fan. I'm a GM guy, but after being burned once by that company (long story, but the dealer crashed my car while it was in service, half-assed the repairs, and left me with the remainder of the repair bills) I decided to try a different brand this time around.

The only other car I found that was even close was the Golf R. And it was 10k more than the WRX. There's the auto-only A3 quattro, but again, much more expensive and no manual gearbox.

I do not regret buying the car. Another plus is the above average resale value, so when the time comes to sell, the WRX holds its value really well. It still loses value, just not as fast as other cars. My last daily was a Cobalt SS. You don't want to know how fast that car lost it's value after the ignition switch recall.

[MoFoHead]

45 and I just rolled my WRX and I'm shopping for a STI. Wish me luck!

[WhiteZombie]

Originally Posted by Vancouver98STi

Back in 1977, when I was 21 years of age, I owned a mint condition 4-spd '67 ChevelleSS396 with lots of "go fast" mods. Damn that car pulled hard.

I now own, at age 64, a 5-spd '98 JDM Impreza STi GF8... and damn this car pulls hard.

With over 40 years separating the ownership of these two vehicles, it's difficult to say for sure which car is/was quicker... but if pressed I'd have to say it was the Chevelle. Its engine was an absolute unrefined beast.

But hey, I'm certainly enjoying the Subie!

Love me a good GF8!!!

[preferences]

35, 02 wrx w/ 160k on the ODO. turning it into an auto-x fun car. Handling largely done, moving to power. Not really sure what i am doing, which is the best part.

[Booge84]

36

Purchased 8/1/20 - 02 Wrx Wagon - 112,7xx on the dash (stock..well removed catted uppipe when doing headgaskets..bought it overheating)
Purchased 11/1/20 - 14 Wrx Limted Hatch - 140k just bought with a rod knock. Rebuilding soon. (also Stock but will be stage 2 at most)

[Dr Moreau]

I'm on my seventh Subaru - first one was an '81 Legacy wagon. Even with just front wheel drive it was a great car. I've driven these cars a lot in the snow as I am a hard-core skier. If you want ultimate traction get some ugly steel rims and mount snow tires on them and drive that in winter. Blizzak, Nexen, Cooper, Falken - whatever. If you can get studs all the better. I could bore you for a long time with stories of all the stuck/spun out American macho SUVs and Toyota trucks I have passed while driving in ice and snow in the Subies. The only drawback I have seen is the Subies clearance in deep snow. These are passenger cars, not snow plows. IMHO chains are so unnecessary on a Subaru with good snow tires.

[Knock_Kn0ck]

Originally Posted by Dr Moreau

I'm on my seventh Subaru - first one was an '81 Legacy wagon. Even with just front wheel drive it was a great car. I've driven these cars a lot in the snow as I am a hard-core skier. If you want ultimate traction get some ugly steel rims and mount snow tires on them and drive that in winter. Blizzak, Nexen, Cooper, Falken - whatever. If you can get studs all the better. I could bore you for a long time with stories of all the stuck/spun out American macho SUVs and Toyota trucks I have passed while driving in ice and snow in the Subies. The only drawback I have seen is the Subies clearance in deep snow. These are passenger cars, not snow plows. IMHO chains are so unnecessary on a Subaru with good snow tires.

I’m 29 (will be 30 in a few months) with a bugeye wagon

Mods
- Cobb Short shifter
- Perrin motor/transmission and pitch stop mounts
- Grimmspeed weighted shift knob


I can’t wait to experience my subi in snow , but it sadly might not snow in NY this year it’s a lot warmer than usual

[gewehr43sniper]

41 years old with a '17 WRX STI

[Doublewestern]

Turn 37 today with a 11 sti. Bought it new back in the day

[JimmysRC]

Im 33 and have a 2019 WRX that I bought new. First import Ive owned. So far im really enjoying the car and have made slight mods but nothing too crazy because its my daily.

[foxriderz289]

Originally Posted by 03silverblt

Just as the title says. I like my bugeye but wonder how many people above 30 year old have a wrx and what mods do you have exterior wise?

I'm just wondering because this will dictate how I build my car when I pay it off. Im currently 28 and like the racer look, but not sure if it would look cool when im above 30, (ex. too boy racer)

I’ll be 31 in March and just got my 2019 Subaru wrx sti and I couldn’t be happier. My wife is happy for me and my kids don’t mind me riding with me so it makes it so much better!

[legacygt777]

All the subaru pro rally drivers are 30+ and into their 40s. lol

[Rtait190]

I'm 35 and have a stage 2 wrx... Love it!

[patchypower]

38 and I have a 2018 DGM STI stage 1+

[Markopolo400]

30, 2002 WRX, and just this past weekend came home with a 2004 STI.