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OldSchoolMom518Community StarterAug 3, 20262016 Subaru WRX STIRaleigh0 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 149,500 miles. I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the sam…
EVBuilder533Community StarterAug 1, 20262016 Subaru WRX STISalt Lake City1 reply0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 14,000 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the f…
CanyonNomad647Community StarterJul 30, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumBoston1 reply0 helpful Cooling SystemQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 14,500 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost immediately once the car is moving. Could t…
CleanGeek98Community StarterMay 19, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumDenver / Front Range0 replies0 helpful After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal post-update reset procedure owners should try before booking service?
ProjectMom166Community StarterJul 21, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumLong Island5 replies0 helpful Recalls & Safety IssuesQuestionCommunity Starter 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 33,000 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall. Is that usually because only certain build ranges are affected, or can the d…
CanyonDetailer620Community StarterJul 20, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumNorthern Virginia11 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOPurchase deal checkCommunity Starter 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 132,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What should I compare besides mileage, history,…
HybridDetailer875Community StarterApr 21, 20262016 Subaru WRX STISalt Lake City0 replies0 helpful EngineDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 38,000 miles. A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converte…
WeekendGarageCommunity StarterJul 10, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumWestchester3 replies0 helpful Buying Used & CPOBuying adviceCommunity Starter 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 151,000 miles. Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this…
ColdStartTunerCommunity StarterApr 7, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumUpstate New York0 replies0 helpful I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work.
CommuterDetailer973Community StarterJul 10, 20262016 Subaru WRX STIHouston2 replies0 helpful 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 57,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before tru…
TowBuilder423Community StarterMay 7, 20262016 Subaru WRX STILas Vegas0 replies0 helpful Alternator & ChargingQuestionCommunity Starter 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 63,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery terminals look clean. What would you want t…
WrenchCamperCommunity StarterFeb 12, 20262016 Subaru WRX STIWashington DC0 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter After repeated pulls the car softens as intake temperatures rise. Would you prioritize cooling before increasing boost, even if the current setup is otherwise mild? Interested in real owner experienc…
RotorCommuter84Community StarterJul 8, 20262016 Subaru WRX STIPennsylvania2 replies0 helpful Warranty, TSBs & Dealer ServiceDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 147,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the be…
TrackWrench959Community StarterJul 5, 20262016 Subaru WRX STIOrange County4 replies0 helpful Cars & Parts MarketplaceQuestionCommunity Starter 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 104,000 miles. Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing is not obviously fake,…
DealTraveler677Community StarterJul 4, 20262016 Subaru WRX STINationwide2 replies0 helpful 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 144,500 miles. Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would y…
MarketWrenchCommunity StarterJul 5, 20262016 Subaru WRX STIOrange County4 replies0 helpful Performance & TuningDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 37,500 miles. After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it returned to normal later.
ColdStartFanCommunity StarterJun 30, 20262016 Subaru WRX STILos Angeles1 reply0 helpful Rattles, Squeaks & NoisesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 17,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without…
CanyonNomad647Community StarterJun 27, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumOrange County2 replies0 helpful 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 29,000 miles. Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks. What measurements shou…
SleeperTraveler221Community StarterJun 25, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumBay Area3 replies0 helpful Breakdowns & Roadside ProblemsDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 31,500 miles. The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before…
HighwayDIYerCommunity StarterJun 14, 20262024 Subaru WRX PremiumSalt Lake City14 replies0 helpful