opinions please

dReWpY · 03-11-2010, 12:58 AM

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02 platinum silver built wrx for sale in east TN. usdm 2.5l sti block w td0620g. Feeling out the price. Just had new front left axle, knuckle and front/rear left wheel bearings. Looking for $10.5k. Will sell asap but must remove stereo equipment. Factory amp still under seat. Have factory 02 head unit I can provide. Can provide stock suspension and rims with sale if need be. Tires are worn on factory rims.

oem clutch replaced at 79k
engine replaced at 88k in November 06. Roughly 120k miles now
oil changed 100, 500, 1000, 1500, partial boost at 1000, tune at 1500.
cobb accessport paired with street tuner license and hasp key. Tune by Scott Seigel of Seigelracing and Topseed in Atlanta fame. EST 370WHP

Currently Installed:

usdm 2.5l block
oem headgaskets permatex coated (installed with engine replacement)
mitsubishi td06 20g turbo from deadbolt (installed with engine replacement)
deatschwerks 660cc injectors (installed with engine replacement)
walbro 255lph fuel pump (installed with engine replacement)
Perrin TMIC (installed with engine replacement)
Prodrive silicone y-pipe (installed with engine replacement)
OEM Waterpump (installed with engine replacement)
STI timing belt (installed with engine replacement)
Samco Silicone tmic inlet host
tgv delete
Mishimoto race radiator
Perrin Electronic boost controller (installed with engine replacement)
hks turbo timer type-0
Optima Yellowtop (installed with engine replacement)
Grounding modification
solenoid hose replacement removing coupler
gp moto intake elbow
k&n high flow filter
aftermarket uppipe heatwrapped and silicone coated (not sure of brand was on car when purchased, catless)
helix turboback exhaust (catless)
factory exhaust manifold heatwrapped
goodridge stainless steel brake lines
EBC Green front pads
hawk hps rear brake pads
perrin 22mm rear swaybar
perrin front swaybar
perrin spherical bearing rear endlinks
megan racing coilovers
1 step colder ngk iridium plugs (installed with engine replacement)
autometer black 3 guage a pillar pod (installed with engine replacement)
mad dadz clarity gauges: boost, egt and oil pressure (boost only one hooked up, oil sending unit hooked up but not ran to guage, have sensor for egt)(installed with engine replacement)
Oil filter sandwich adapter (installed with engine replacement)
sti group n engine and tranny mounts (installed with engine replacement)
kartboy polyurethan long ehaust hangers
perrin short throw adapter
momo titanium/leather shifter
4 17X7.5, 48mm offset, 5x100 pattern Royal Black Rota Subzeros with 225/45R-17XL 94H BSW Nakang NS-1 Tires
Gorilla Lugz chrome lugnuts
PH 4300K Bi-Xenon HID Kit from www.xenonpros.com (low and high beam in factory housing with no retrofitted lens)
zerosports carbon fiber wing lift for factory spoiler
hella supertone horns

Here is a photobucket album of the car.

what do you guys think?

dReWpY · 03-11-2010, 01:01 AM

i just took a drive in this tonight, HOLY SHIT

i have never been more impressed with a car in my life and that is including a turbo'ed cobra set up for drag

TommyHotWheel · 03-11-2010, 01:23 AM

I love that car...There is one near me that I asked if the guy would take my Tiller and my Mustang for trade. Check the turbo, the exhaust from the turbo, it could give visible signs of turbo damage...I've heard, could be false. Other than that, just treat it like a used car, check everything.

M1$3|2 · 03-11-2010, 01:24 AM

I actually looked at buying this car about a year ago. I did meet the owner and took the thing for a test drive. He's a really nice and honest guy. If I remember correctly, he did the work himself.

On to the car. It does have some minor cosmetic imperfections but mechanically the thing seems as solid as a rock. The motor is built and tuned right, it's wicked fast.

I guess the main reason I didn't purchase this car was the fact that it had, not sure if it still does, the stock wrx transmission. I was looking at getting a Subaru to replace my invincible volvo 740 and was weary of all that power going through stock gears. At the time it was something I really wanted but not what I needed.

I had also read a lot about Subarus, mainly Imprezas. I read that the stock wrx transmissions don't hold up well to high shock loads, ie. clutch dumps, etc. Otherwise, if I remember correctly people have said they hold up ok.

Honestly, if I hadn't been in school at the time and had a steady job then I'm 95% sure I would have bought the car.

My opinion would be to highly consider the car if it's what you're looking for. However, if you beat on it hard trying to do burnouts, doughnuts, etc. then be prepared to replace the transmission.

-Matt

psychochild28 · 03-11-2010, 01:24 AM

Yea that car is completely you. Go for it.

dReWpY · 03-11-2010, 01:31 AM

are you just saying that, or is it your honest opinion, PC

dReWpY · 03-11-2010, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by M1$3|2

I actually looked at buying this car about a year ago. I did meet the owner and took the thing for a test drive. He's a really nice and honest guy. If I remember correctly, he did the work himself.

On to the car. It does have some minor cosmetic imperfections but mechanically the thing seems as solid as a rock. The motor is built and tuned right, it's wicked fast.

I guess the main reason I didn't purchase this car was the fact that it had, not sure if it still does, the stock wrx transmission. I was looking at getting a Subaru to replace my invincible volvo 740 and was weary of all that power going through stock gears. At the time it was something I really wanted but not what I needed.

I had also read a lot about Subarus, mainly Imprezas. I read that the stock wrx transmissions don't hold up well to high shock loads, ie. clutch dumps, etc. Otherwise, if I remember correctly people have said they hold up ok.

Honestly, if I hadn't been in school at the time and had a steady job then I'm 95% sure I would have bought the car.

My opinion would be to highly consider the car if it's what you're looking for. However, if you beat on it hard trying to do burnouts, doughnuts, etc. then be prepared to replace the transmission.

-Matt

its the stock tranny, thats its only down fall

i dont plan on abusing the clutch with 0-60 runs or burn outs, im looking for a fun DD once i sell the jeep, other then that its another toy for the weekends

psychochild28 · 03-11-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by drewpy

are you just saying that, or is it your honest opinion, PC

Honest opinion you've always liked those cars and stuff like that. It's just you.

It's a sharp car. I'm looking at a CR-V or Equinox so we'll see.

dReWpY · 03-11-2010, 01:40 AM

Cr-v>equinox

psychochild28 · 03-11-2010, 01:42 AM

Depends what my god father can do for me with the equinox he's a chevy dealer so price might be better for that. But yea I LOVE the CR-V.

03-11-2010, 01:23 AM	#3
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	I love that car...There is one near me that I asked if the guy would take my Tiller and my Mustang for trade. Check the turbo, the exhaust from the turbo, it could give visible signs of turbo damage...I've heard, could be false. Other than that, just treat it like a used car, check everything. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

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03-11-2010, 01:24 AM	#4
M1$3\|2 Squidly McSquidster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Friendsville, TN Moto: 2004 sv650s, Yellow Posts: 41	I actually looked at buying this car about a year ago. I did meet the owner and took the thing for a test drive. He's a really nice and honest guy. If I remember correctly, he did the work himself. On to the car. It does have some minor cosmetic imperfections but mechanically the thing seems as solid as a rock. The motor is built and tuned right, it's wicked fast. I guess the main reason I didn't purchase this car was the fact that it had, not sure if it still does, the stock wrx transmission. I was looking at getting a Subaru to replace my invincible volvo 740 and was weary of all that power going through stock gears. At the time it was something I really wanted but not what I needed. I had also read a lot about Subarus, mainly Imprezas. I read that the stock wrx transmissions don't hold up well to high shock loads, ie. clutch dumps, etc. Otherwise, if I remember correctly people have said they hold up ok. Honestly, if I hadn't been in school at the time and had a steady job then I'm 95% sure I would have bought the car. My opinion would be to highly consider the car if it's what you're looking for. However, if you beat on it hard trying to do burnouts, doughnuts, etc. then be prepared to replace the transmission. -Matt

03-11-2010, 01:24 AM	#5
psychochild28 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On a bus Moto: SV 650S Posts: 857	Yea that car is completely you. Go for it.

03-11-2010, 01:42 AM	#10
psychochild28 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: On a bus Moto: SV 650S Posts: 857	Depends what my god father can do for me with the equinox he's a chevy dealer so price might be better for that. But yea I LOVE the CR-V.