2003 wrx 5sp-long term problems?

[fungus amungus]

Hi, I have an 03 wrx wagon, approx 22k miles on it. I recently got a
mailing from SOA regarding extending my warranty. It seems like a
decent deal, I am wondering more about long term problems that people
have with these cars. One of the reasons I bought the car is becuase
Soob has a good rep wrt emgines/drive trains etc...

Anyway, just wondering if Soobi owners have anything to say regarding
long term reliability, possible repairs I should be expecting etc...

thanks in advance....

 

[Paul]

Hi, I have an 03 wrx wagon, approx 22k miles on it. I recently got a
mailing from SOA regarding extending my warranty. It seems like a
decent deal, I am wondering more about long term problems that people
have with these cars. One of the reasons I bought the car is becuase
Soob has a good rep wrt emgines/drive trains etc...

Anyway, just wondering if Soobi owners have anything to say regarding
long term reliability, possible repairs I should be expecting etc...

thanks in advance....

Of course it depends on how you drive it, but if you dont drive crazy
all the time, and you know how to use the clutch, then it should the
pair should last you above 200,000 miles. that is only from my
experience!! where our engines and trannies have lasted without any
major overhaul for over 200,000 miles on 1.8L imprezas and old loyales.
but if its not too expensive go for it. Cant hurt!!!!!

Paul J

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[David Betts]

Of course it depends on how you drive it, but if you dont drive crazy
all the time, and you know how to use the clutch, then it should the
pair should last you above 200,000 miles. that is only from my
experience!! where our engines and trannies have lasted without any
major overhaul for over 200,000 miles on 1.8L imprezas and old loyales.
but if its not too expensive go for it. Cant hurt!!!!!

Sorry, but the WRX is a different kettle of fish. Yes, it is
mechanically reliable, but it is also a rocket ship which will get
through consumables like tyres, brakes and clutch at a much higher
rate than the sort of cars you are talking about. A good mileage for a
Rex clutch is 65,000. On the car mentioned, you should certainly be
checking whether it has had new pads all round and be budgeting for
new front discs before too long. It should also be towards the end of
ithe life of its first set of tyres. Turbos, I'm glad to say, seem to
be good for well over 100,000 miles.

David Betts
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[fungus amungus]

Sorry, but the WRX is a different kettle of fish. Yes, it is
mechanically reliable, but it is also a rocket ship which will get
through consumables like tyres, brakes and clutch at a much higher
rate than the sort of cars you are talking about. A good mileage for a
Rex clutch is 65,000. On the car mentioned, you should certainly be
checking whether it has had new pads all round and be budgeting for
new front discs before too long. It should also be towards the end of
ithe life of its first set of tyres. Turbos, I'm glad to say, seem to
be good for well over 100,000 miles.

David Betts
(e-mail address removed)

at approx how many miles do you estimate that new pads are needed?

How about front discs?

also, do you know (or anyone else who feels like jumping in) when/if
the timing belt needs to be replaced?

thanks!

 

[David Betts]

at approx how many miles do you estimate that new pads are needed?

How about front discs?

These depend entirely on how the car has been driven. Check the car's
history. The bills should show you what work has been done. If it has
newish tyres, pads and discs, then you have no problem for a while.

also, do you know (or anyone else who feels like jumping in) when/if
the timing belt needs to be replaced?

Depends on the model year. Check the handbook which comes with the
car.

David Betts
(e-mail address removed)