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Cfed88
08-23-2010, 01:12 AM
Hey all! New guy here considering an 04 STI and probably going to trade in my 09 Focus. Had the car for a year and pretty bored with it. Just gotta convince my parents lol. Im hoping soon though keep the fingers crossed. Just wondering anything too look out for?
98Wagoon
08-23-2010, 01:15 AM
no real major things. just make sure proper maintenence was done and if its getting towards 100k miles things like the water pump, timing belt and pulleys, and thermostat have been replaced.
RCKSTR
08-23-2010, 01:15 AM
:welcome:

What are you looking to get out of the sti? what would be your interests in/with it?
98Wagoon
08-23-2010, 01:15 AM
oh.. and :welcome:
Cfed88
08-23-2010, 01:21 AM
no real major things. just make sure proper maintenence was done and if its getting towards 100k miles things like the water pump, timing belt and pulleys, and thermostat have been replaced.
Somewhere online it also mentioned an RA gear?

:welcome:

What are you looking to get out of the sti? what would be your interests in/with it?

Just do a few mods, exhaust, intake and possibly upgrade the turbo nothing too big.
Aperture
08-23-2010, 01:24 AM
Yeah there's a lot to look out for. Mainly look for all the signs that a moron might've owned the car you're looking at. Because like any decent performing vehicle (but this is particularly noticeable in the subaru community)or enthusiast vehicle, many morons buy them due to acclaim, and improperly modify and maintain them...

Check for modifications, check for headgasket weep, make sure the car boosts properly, and that the dccd works correctly, things of that nature. They're not unreliable cars, the can just be easily ruined.
shtbxr22
08-23-2010, 06:31 AM
get a compression test, and make sure it drives good. that should tell you all you need to know.
Bu11dogg2
08-23-2010, 07:37 AM
Welcome!
MAINIAC SPEC B
08-23-2010, 09:48 AM
Welcome aboard and check to see what the difference in insurance will be between an Escort & STI.
Berge56
08-23-2010, 09:55 AM
Welcome to NES mang!
Cfed88
08-23-2010, 10:51 AM
Welcome aboard and check to see what the difference in insurance will be between an Escort & STI.

*Focus, and the full coverage is whats the killer. :spin:
Joe
08-23-2010, 11:05 AM
You should buy my 09 once i find a Forester XT. cheaper to insure, under the radar, and gobs of power.
method
08-23-2010, 11:36 AM
*Focus, and the full coverage is whats the killer. :spin:

You didn't catch the sarcasm I guess.
jwebsta32
08-23-2010, 11:45 AM
You should buy my 09 once i find a Forester XT. cheaper to insure, under the radar, and gobs of power.

You didn't catch the sarcasm I guess.



haha I think it was in that post too
Joe
08-23-2010, 12:21 PM
haha I think it was in that post too


So your just gonna follow me around all day cracking on the car? this is why i can't have nice things. :unamused:
jwebsta32
08-23-2010, 12:32 PM
So your just gonna follow me around all day cracking on the car? this is why i can't have nice things. :unamused:


sorry:rofl:
Cfed88
08-23-2010, 01:43 PM
So my pop just said "I dont care what you do, just dont come to me when it brakes" Apparently he doesnt trust japanese reliability. Checking insurance quotes now, hopin by friday :)
Joe
08-23-2010, 01:45 PM
So my pop just said "I dont care what you do, just dont come to me when it brakes" Apparently he doesnt trust japanese reliability. Checking insurance quotes now, hopin by friday :)


Thankfully, the majority of subarus tend to be very reliable as long as they are maintained and modded correctly. I can't say anything about longevity though, i don't keep cars for a long enough. :hide:
wrxtuner82
08-23-2010, 04:00 PM
:welcome: to :nes:

realistically, I wish I had looked into joining forums and getting involved with people who've been around before I bought my rex, I feel like I got a great deal on mine, but still it would have been nice to know everything or close to everything before buying.
itsmy04wrx
08-23-2010, 05:44 PM
:welcome: to the forum!
Subyspeed
08-23-2010, 05:51 PM
Welcome!!!!!!!!!
bigd_wright
08-23-2010, 06:05 PM
Welcome to NES!!
etaks99rs
08-23-2010, 08:11 PM
Welcome! There are definitely a bunch of knowledgeable people on here, so don't hesitate to ask questions. Make sure you do a ton of research, and get it checked out by someone who knows what they're looking for, before you buy it.
arcadia25
08-24-2010, 09:48 AM
welcome to nes! just so ya know, doing an intake, turboback and tune along with a nice set of sway bars Im sure youll be happy. Im sure youll be happy stock. Upgrading turbos isnt a little thing. It requires more supporting mods and tuning. Goodluck!
EvoBrett
08-25-2010, 03:03 PM
Decided on the sti yet?
Seraphinwolf
08-25-2010, 04:56 PM
Welcome aboard! :up: As stated before. Have the car checked out and find out the history. Check out a few cars and maybe look into a WRX. Especially if you might upgrade the turbo anyways. Just remember to map out all the differences on all options between years and trim levels.

:welcome: to :nes:

realistically, I wish I had looked into joining forums and getting involved with people who've been around before I bought my rex, I feel like I got a great deal on mine, but still it would have been nice to know everything or close to everything before buying.
Like your "09'" 2008 WRX. LOL All good since all that's getting torn out and replaced. Shoulda hung out with this cool guy more after HS huh? :lol:
Joe
08-25-2010, 05:02 PM
Give some of the dealers on here a call as well. I'm currently working with Jim at Belknap, and they guy knows his stuff. plus he is a gearhead like the rest of us, so he wont be commenting on how its got 4 cupholders, and sweet vanity mirrors. :lol:
Seraphinwolf
08-25-2010, 05:07 PM
Belknap, Exeter, and Manchester. Great people to work with but then again I'm not familiar with any Mass dealers