2024 Subaru WRX Premium — fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want somethign I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
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2024 Subaru WRX — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke? — Brooklyn owner question
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 same…
50k-mile ownership check-in
Crossed 50k miles, so I figured I'd post what has actually broken, what maintenance cost, tire life, fuel economy, annoying quirks and whether I'd buy the same…
2016 Subaru WRX — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 142,500 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately onc…
2024 Subaru WRX — conservative tune feels great — what should I log?
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 27,500 miles. I do not want to judge a tune only by how fast the car feels. Which parameters are worth logging periodically if t…
2024 Subaru WRX — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 29,000 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving.
2024 Subaru WRX Premium — anyone else: Coolant is old by time but low mileage
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 48,000 miles. Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to…
2024 Subaru WRX — rough idle disappears just above idle speed
Idle has a slight shake once fully warm, but 100–200 RPM above idle it smooths out. No major loss of power. Would you look at mounts, vacuum leaks, ignition or…
2024 Subaru WRX — first HPDE in a stock street car
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 43,000 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day a…
2024 Subaru WRX — factory order status has not moved in weeks
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 29,500 miles. Dealer gave me an order/reference number but the status has been unchanged for weeks. For people who have ordered…
2024 Subaru WRX — windshield replaced — does camera calibration matter?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 32,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there…
How far do you go preserving originality on a driver?
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 118,000 miles. The car is mostly original but I actually want to use it. I'm torn between period-correct repairs and upgrades li…
2016 Subaru WRX — rolling negative equity into another car
Current car is worth less than the payoff and I need something different. Dealer says they can roll the difference into the new loan. I am trying to understand…
2016 Subaru WRX — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2016 Subaru WRX STI, about 101,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage…
2016 Subaru WRX — tires or pads first for a beginner autocross season?
Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which upgrade helps a new driver learn more before…
2016 Subaru WRX — square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect? I am in W…
2024 Subaru WRX Premium — need advice: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and…
Anyone else: Used truck versus new compact pickup
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 switc…
2024 Subaru WRX — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal?
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 31,500 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the b…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2024 Subaru WRX Premium, about 48,000 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to…