Anyone here have a Subaru WRX Impreza with over 100k miles

Question

Hi guys, im planning to buy a car... and the car thats in my mind right now is a 2005 subaru wrx. im planning to buy a used one with under 40,000 miles.

Anyone here have mechanical problems with their car? other than being in a wreck or some kinda freak accident that you or someone did to the car... like daily driving... any problem at over 80k miles?

For exmaple.. the nissan maxima i have right now.. i had to get a new ECU at 4k miles, new suspensions at 50k, new catalyst system 4times..., new starter at 90k miles, new exhaust pipe at 60k, brakes at 55k... yea this list can go on and on. =|

Just to the final part.. how much it cost u to maintain ur Subaru WRX Impreza (doesnt matter what year.. just not the 1998 ones)

Thanks.

Answer 1

I had an 02 WRX for over 110,000 miles.  It was pretty modified and I drove the c**p out of it and never had a problem.  Now I have an 06 wagon which is actually my third one and between all three, I have never taken one back to the dealer for any work.  I would think you will be okay as long as they have all the records of scheduled maintenance.  No major service is due till 105,000 miles when the timing belt needs to be changed so maintenance cost if very good on these cars too.