<![CDATA[Attention: WRX owners]]>I'm looking to buy an 02-05 WRX or 2.5RS here in the near future, and I'd like to know what to look for as far as problems go. Are there any problems that are fairly prevalent that I should look for when buying one? Also, obviously depending on how hard it was used and how well it was maintained, what is their average lifespan before major problems start occurring? In other words - do they pretty readily last up into the higher mileage range, like 150-200k or more?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/topic/15952/attention-wrx-ownersRSS for NodeThu, 28 May 2026 02:23:36 GMTWed, 24 Dec 2008 20:47:21 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:04:05 GMT]]>Just under 150k. Yeah, timing belt was replaced probably 8k ago.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241956https://fargostreet.com/post/241956Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:04:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:10:02 GMT]]>^You do your Timing belt?

How many miles on your WRX?

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241812https://fargostreet.com/post/241812Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:10:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:47:15 GMT]]>I think I have the highest mileage WRX in the area. So far i've replaced transmission ( my fault very hard on it) and wheel bearings. Otherwise just usual maitenance stuff.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241775https://fargostreet.com/post/241775Sat, 27 Dec 2008 13:47:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:16:14 GMT]]>There is a couple nice ones on MNsubaru.

Also, there is a steal on craigslist.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241706https://fargostreet.com/post/241706Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:16:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:08:54 GMT]]>

Colin;253261 wrote:
you can buy a stock STi turbo for 150$. that's cheap.
bingo

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241699https://fargostreet.com/post/241699Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:08:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:05:29 GMT]]>you can buy a stock STi turbo for 150$. that's cheap.

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Parker;253241 wrote:
turbos arent cheap to replace? define cheap....

I heard that they are even more than grand prix headlights, so you know they aren't cheap.

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buck;253238 wrote:
as mentioned there can be a raw gas smell in winter.
yeah look at the clutch and tranny check em over good.
pay attention to any modifications made, ask if all codes accommodate the mods.
turbos arent cheap to replace so check that over good too. most ppl buy wrxs to drive like its a wrx so take that into consideration as well.
turbos arent cheap to replace? define cheap....

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241666https://fargostreet.com/post/241666Thu, 25 Dec 2008 22:01:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:56:20 GMT]]>as mentioned there can be a raw gas smell in winter.
yeah look at the clutch and tranny check em over good.
pay attention to any modifications made, ask if all codes accommodate the mods.
turbos arent cheap to replace so check that over good too. most ppl buy wrxs to drive like its a wrx so take that into consideration as well.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241663https://fargostreet.com/post/241663Thu, 25 Dec 2008 19:56:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:20:23 GMT]]>^That car is long sold!

If you look at a 2002(some of the newer ones have the problem, but not as common) it might need to have a fuel line replaced under the intake manifold. When its cold it leaks and makes the whole car smell like gas.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241653https://fargostreet.com/post/241653Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:20:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:54:09 GMT]]>http://www.mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29941

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241618https://fargostreet.com/post/241618Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:54:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:48:41 GMT]]>higher mileage 02-03 wrx have been known to have rod-bearing issues, definitely check on/around turbo housing/pipes to see if someone has modded and returned to stock. Too many people do up/down/exhaust and tune, then return to stock and clear codes for a sale. derek is right though, tranny is the biggest issue.

]]>https://fargostreet.com/post/241614https://fargostreet.com/post/241614Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:48:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Attention: WRX owners on Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:45:26 GMT]]>i c that they last into the high mileage. the main thing to look for is how the transmission shifts and feels. Thats the main thing. if it feels smooth like butter than its golden. There arent many other problems with them. make sure the clutch is in good shape because those are expensive. the subarus ecu is very sensitive so if there is something wrong with the motor it will throw a code, ( check engine Light), so bring a code reader and drive it around long enough to see if it will throw one if possible.

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