What edition of the Subaru Impreza would you recommend for

>>15914123
None they are over rated jap shit boxes

the one that's a honda civic

>>15914150
This. For 3k.

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Get an 02-05 WRX, make sure it has the appropriate service records.If by any chance there is none, RUN these cars can be ticking timebombs if they have not been maintained. Do not buy a used one without having a pre-inspection

A new one is the only option. The first owner will lose $10k in depreciation in 100,000 miles. The second owner will lose $5k in depreciation and $10k in replacing tons of broken shit in the next 100,000 miles.The third owner will be a dumb teenager who wraps it around a tree.

This is the established life cycle of the WRX.

1999 2.5 rs was the peak of US model impreza styling.

the wagon

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When I shopped, I was focused on a non-WRX, base model Imprezas. What I understood is to agree to pay a bit more for one maintained at a dealership without any odd fixes/parts replacements history. The 2.5 engine are picky with the maintenance of certain liquids which can increase chances of leaky gaskets which is not an uncommon issue.

If the WRX or STI weren't so beaten around I would have considered those, but no... wouldn't trust those.

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>>15914240
you wait and find the right one, 57k miles here on an 05

>>15914186

You forgot the 10k appreciation after its been fixed and then hits 200k miles, with an eBay stage 13 kit

>>15914245
Or that!

I'm searching for a E30 325i, and I'm sometimes losing it at how overpriced they are! Really have to learn to be patient.

>>15914186
Subaru literally has the best resale value of any car brand.

>>15914263

vape nation costumer loyal. vape juice can probably melt steel beams.

>>15914123
None you can't afford one used in the south east.

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>>15914123
Whatever the newest model is.
I'm not kidding. People drop shitloads of miles on these, most them being hard miles considering its geared to be sporty.

Yeah, you have the occasional anecdote grandpa purchase, but the majority have many owners, many miles, many launches, many mods and too much of an asking price. Buy a new one or don't buy one at all.

Get a legacy gt

Speaking as someone who just bought a 2017 model, buy a new one. These cars get beaten within an inch of their life by their owners. Even if it's a few years old, it's entirely possible it was a failed project car that was traded in as things were grenading. It's the only time where buying new is a better idea.

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/5798372861.html
>this whole thread

>>15914365
This

>>15914245
That looks like a nightmare to do anything on.

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>>15914245
>cai

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>>15915411
Meanwhile I just got this things engine back from the machine shop. Purchased for 500. Supposed over heated. Warped block and heads.

>>15915453
>calling a short ram with a heatsheild a cai
Cold air intake go in the fenderwell retard. Because you know...cold air sinks? And it picks up air from under the vehicle?

>>15914245

57K miles on an '05 STi <3

Just touched 80k the other day in my '06

>>15914123
None because:

>They look retarded unless you are 14
>They do 10 mpg
>They are expensive to insure/tax/maintain
>Fussy on fuel grades
>Interior made out of old biscuit tubs

But if you are a total fucking mongoloid and have to buy one, go for a STi wagon from the late 90s

>>15916471
Got sny sources for those?

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>>15914123
If it's a base model, whatever will do fine.

WRX, the newest one. Don't even consider a used WRX because it'll have been beaten to death and now the owner wants to flog it to some poor sap on Craigslist to so that he can afford more vape juice and a Focus ST.

STi, start from the newest one and work your way down. It gets better and better, but they live hard lives and maintenance on older ones adds up.

>>15916512
Boxer engines will never be as efficient as an inline-4, and there's drivetrain loss and increased fuel mileage as a consequence of full-time AWD. Needs premium because tarbo.

Blame insurance on vapers and retards who wrap them around poles.

Interior is bland, but you don't buy a WRX or STi for the interior. Looks are subjective, and as tamed as it is compared to its predecessors there's still something ricey and wild about the hood scoop, shark fin, and whatever else it'll come with.

>>15916535
Those aren't sources. Thats opinion. As for the interior, its not bad, just nothing special

>>15914186
Tfw i am the thrid owner of my wrx rip

>>15916626
Better watch out for trees

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>>15914186
can confirm. dumb 3rd owner teenager.

>>15916690
Blue spoiler and yellow hood da fuck

>>15914123

BUGEYE (2nd Generation Impreza)
>2002 [First USDM WRX, known for having a weak transmission]
>2003 [Slightly better transmission]

BLOBEYE (2nd Generation Impreza)
>2004 [First USDM WRX STI, if you see a <2004 WRX STI for sale then it's a swap]
>2005

HAWKEYE (2nd Generation Impreza)
>2006 [2.0L is replaced with a 2.5L making the same power; more torque when tuning]
>2007

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NARROWBODY (3rd Generation Impreza)
>2008 [Same 2.5L engine power as the Hawkeye, but now the car weighs more and the suspension is tuned for comfort over performance. Easily the worst WRX, stay away]
>2009 [Suspension was fixed and the engine power was bumped up to 265HP to match the power-weight ratio of the previous generation]
>2010

WIDEBODY (3rd Generation Impreza)
>2011 [The WRX is given the wide body kit that used to only come with the STI]
>2012
>2013
>2014

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RAPTOREYE (4th Generation Impreza)
>2015 [Brand new modern 2.0L engine. Direct injection with equal length headers so no rumble. Makes peak torque earlier so its faster around town, and the gas mileage is significantly improved. Hatchback is kill]
>2016
>2017

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The STI has basically stayed the same from 2004-2017 and has issues with the head gaskets. 2015 WRX is easily the best model from a performance standpoint. Current STI isn't worth the price. Any used WRX will probably be beat to shit.