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Originally posted by S2000man01
Well, first I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good site for WRX parts?
Well, first I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good site for WRX parts?
and then theres http://www.cobbtuning.com/
but theres a lot more out there...
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Well, first I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good site for WRX parts?
Second, this is how it breaks down so far. I'm trading in the S2k and civic, so I'm eliminating $750 a month in car payments. Financing the WRX, even being upside down on the S2k, I'm coming out about $590 a month in car payments. So that saves $260 a month. That's why it's cheaper. I also got them to knock $1000 bucks off MSRP sticker of the WRX AND throw in the STi spoiler.
Well, first I'm wondering if anyone knows of a good site for WRX parts?
Second, this is how it breaks down so far. I'm trading in the S2k and civic, so I'm eliminating $750 a month in car payments. Financing the WRX, even being upside down on the S2k, I'm coming out about $590 a month in car payments. So that saves $260 a month. That's why it's cheaper. I also got them to knock $1000 bucks off MSRP sticker of the WRX AND throw in the STi spoiler.
I don't see how you are any better off by going from a whopping $750 a month to $590 a month. And holy mackeral, $590 a month for a wrx!
I don't quite understand what you are doing. I mean, your are going from a HUGE payment to a slightly less huge payment. I can't believe you pay that much a month. You must be making like 70-80k a year or something.
Why not just get rid of the civic if you only need to reduce your short-term debt by $150 a month?
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Rep Power: 583 id say get rid of the s2000 AND the civic, cause the wrx can totally be a daily driver summer or winter. from what i remember you got the civic for the winter driving only, so w/ the wrx will you really still want it since the wrx is a much better winter car?
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Umm...that's a $160 difference...LOL
I don't see how you are any better off by going from a whopping $750 a month to $590 a month. And holy mackeral, $590 a month for a wrx!
I don't quite understand what you are doing. I mean, your are going from a HUGE payment to a slightly less huge payment. I can't believe you pay that much a month. You must be making like 70-80k a year or something.
Why not just get rid of the civic if you only need to reduce your short-term debt by $150 a month?
Umm...that's a $160 difference...LOL
I don't see how you are any better off by going from a whopping $750 a month to $590 a month. And holy mackeral, $590 a month for a wrx!
I don't quite understand what you are doing. I mean, your are going from a HUGE payment to a slightly less huge payment. I can't believe you pay that much a month. You must be making like 70-80k a year or something.
Why not just get rid of the civic if you only need to reduce your short-term debt by $150 a month?
well, theres http://www.xcceleration.com/
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Rep Power: 0 I see your point. I would have never suggested some type of beater. I would keep the civic if you really need to reduce your monthly bills drastically.
I mean, how can one say they are trying to cut back with a $590 car payment? It sounds like you don't have a pot to **** in. That's why it is so shocking to hear that you think going from a $750 payment to a 590 is a big improvement. Yea, I see your point on maintenance on two cars but while you are driving one you aren't driving the other right? Seems like you would only be paying for maintenance on one at a time.
Plus, it sounds like the $30K s2000 got you into trouble in the first place. Why continue it with a car that is 5 grand cheaper? YOu don't think maintenance is going to be expensive on the wrx? Are you going to be able to drive it like the s2000 w/o replacing tires every few thousand miles? I don't think so....
I am very against the whole big thing about living check to check just to drive some fancy smancy car. All these people acting like they have money but they don't have jack. I mean, miss a check and you are up the creek.
To the point, I would get out of the s2000 and keep the civic. Have a nice low payment that you'll never have to worry about. More money in the bank, more money for the new wife and so forth....I think that is your best long-run alternative. A wrx with that high of a payment, and yes that is a huge car payment, just isn't much different than where you are at now. The way you are looking at it is probably what got you to your present financial position in the first place.
Edit: Either above or trade them both in on something in the 15-20k range. My reason is so you can finance the negative equity in the s2000 into the new loan. I hope I wasn't too harsh above. I am just giving my opinion w/o a sugar coating.
I mean, how can one say they are trying to cut back with a $590 car payment? It sounds like you don't have a pot to **** in. That's why it is so shocking to hear that you think going from a $750 payment to a 590 is a big improvement. Yea, I see your point on maintenance on two cars but while you are driving one you aren't driving the other right? Seems like you would only be paying for maintenance on one at a time.
Plus, it sounds like the $30K s2000 got you into trouble in the first place. Why continue it with a car that is 5 grand cheaper? YOu don't think maintenance is going to be expensive on the wrx? Are you going to be able to drive it like the s2000 w/o replacing tires every few thousand miles? I don't think so....
I am very against the whole big thing about living check to check just to drive some fancy smancy car. All these people acting like they have money but they don't have jack. I mean, miss a check and you are up the creek.
To the point, I would get out of the s2000 and keep the civic. Have a nice low payment that you'll never have to worry about. More money in the bank, more money for the new wife and so forth....I think that is your best long-run alternative. A wrx with that high of a payment, and yes that is a huge car payment, just isn't much different than where you are at now. The way you are looking at it is probably what got you to your present financial position in the first place.
Edit: Either above or trade them both in on something in the 15-20k range. My reason is so you can finance the negative equity in the s2000 into the new loan. I hope I wasn't too harsh above. I am just giving my opinion w/o a sugar coating.
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Rep Power: 0 You will find the WRX to be a nice winter car, and a decent summer car. I sold my S2000 and bought a WRX wagon which I enjoyed for about a year and a half. What finally drew the line for me was that I drive a lot in traffic and the WRX driveline is very touchy. A few years ago, I chose to finish college so I sold my Vette and bought the S2000. Lots of fun, but far to impractical (tire wear as you mentioned for me to drive in rush hour traffic -- not money well spent). Also, it rains in Oregon half the year so the rear visibility with the top up wasn't that stellar, especially with a bead of water on the back of it.
The wagon is cheaper than the sedan, and being that its a smaller car than the Civic, a wagon goes a long way towards bang for the buck in terms of space (think practical)... Also, my insurance actually went UP when I sold the WRX to buy the Civic LX coupe.
The WRX *should* be run on premium, but I got by with plus in the winter. Detonation isn't as likely when its in the 40s outside Besides, I wasn't driving it in a performance manner, and that was really what killed it for me.
Having a 5 speed turbo car for stop and go traffic to commute to school while not working -- not really the wisest move. I finally bought a car for my needs, not my wants. Honestly, its probably the best move I made. I will have a performance car again, but probably when I can afford it more easily. Also, its easier to enjoy when you don't have to drive it day in and day out in the real world Sounds like you are able to enjoy the Civic and the S2000...
The wagon is cheaper than the sedan, and being that its a smaller car than the Civic, a wagon goes a long way towards bang for the buck in terms of space (think practical)... Also, my insurance actually went UP when I sold the WRX to buy the Civic LX coupe.
The WRX *should* be run on premium, but I got by with plus in the winter. Detonation isn't as likely when its in the 40s outside
Besides, I wasn't driving it in a performance manner, and that was really what killed it for me.Having a 5 speed turbo car for stop and go traffic to commute to school while not working -- not really the wisest move. I finally bought a car for my needs, not my wants. Honestly, its probably the best move I made. I will have a performance car again, but probably when I can afford it more easily. Also, its easier to enjoy when you don't have to drive it day in and day out in the real world
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I see your point. I would have never suggested some type of beater. I would keep the civic if you really need to reduce your monthly bills drastically.
I mean, how can one say they are trying to cut back with a $590 car payment? It sounds like you don't have a pot to **** in. That's why it is so shocking to hear that you think going from a $750 payment to a 590 is a big improvement. Yea, I see your point on maintenance on two cars but while you are driving one you aren't driving the other right? Seems like you would only be paying for maintenance on one at a time.
Plus, it sounds like the $30K s2000 got you into trouble in the first place. Why continue it with a car that is 5 grand cheaper? YOu don't think maintenance is going to be expensive on the wrx? Are you going to be able to drive it like the s2000 w/o replacing tires every few thousand miles? I don't think so....
I am very against the whole big thing about living check to check just to drive some fancy smancy car. All these people acting like they have money but they don't have jack. I mean, miss a check and you are up the creek.
To the point, I would get out of the s2000 and keep the civic. Have a nice low payment that you'll never have to worry about. More money in the bank, more money for the new wife and so forth....I think that is your best long-run alternative. A wrx with that high of a payment, and yes that is a huge car payment, just isn't much different than where you are at now. The way you are looking at it is probably what got you to your present financial position in the first place.
Edit: Either above or trade them both in on something in the 15-20k range. My reason is so you can finance the negative equity in the s2000 into the new loan. I hope I wasn't too harsh above. I am just giving my opinion w/o a sugar coating.
I see your point. I would have never suggested some type of beater. I would keep the civic if you really need to reduce your monthly bills drastically.
I mean, how can one say they are trying to cut back with a $590 car payment? It sounds like you don't have a pot to **** in. That's why it is so shocking to hear that you think going from a $750 payment to a 590 is a big improvement. Yea, I see your point on maintenance on two cars but while you are driving one you aren't driving the other right? Seems like you would only be paying for maintenance on one at a time.
Plus, it sounds like the $30K s2000 got you into trouble in the first place. Why continue it with a car that is 5 grand cheaper? YOu don't think maintenance is going to be expensive on the wrx? Are you going to be able to drive it like the s2000 w/o replacing tires every few thousand miles? I don't think so....
I am very against the whole big thing about living check to check just to drive some fancy smancy car. All these people acting like they have money but they don't have jack. I mean, miss a check and you are up the creek.
To the point, I would get out of the s2000 and keep the civic. Have a nice low payment that you'll never have to worry about. More money in the bank, more money for the new wife and so forth....I think that is your best long-run alternative. A wrx with that high of a payment, and yes that is a huge car payment, just isn't much different than where you are at now. The way you are looking at it is probably what got you to your present financial position in the first place.
Edit: Either above or trade them both in on something in the 15-20k range. My reason is so you can finance the negative equity in the s2000 into the new loan. I hope I wasn't too harsh above. I am just giving my opinion w/o a sugar coating.
I can't finance the amount I'm upside down into a 15-20k car. Banks won't finance that much OVER a car's value, when it's only a 15-20k car. I was never in this situation, however some fianancial things have occurred so here's where I'm at. I can't sell the S2k outright, because what I owe is far greater than what I could get for it. I had a blended rate because I was 2 grand upside down on the car BEFORE the S2k. So I owe almost 30 grand, but it's only worth at MOST 25 grand private sale. So I'd have to come up with 5 grand on my own just to cover. Instead I'm going upside down again, which isn't good, however the extra money I save will help me pay off other things. And if you think the tires on the WRX are replaced as often and are as much as the S2k you're way off. As I said... S2k... 12,000 miles life on the tires and 150 bucks a piece to replace. Plus the premium gas, plus the insurance, plus 2 license plate renewals a year, etc, etc. It all adds up man.
S2kman, I got a chance to ride in a WRX before on a race track, boy that thing is WICKED. A lot of people misjudge its capabilities because of its looks (which i got used to and actually like now) ... but the car has major *****! And with the WRX, you wont need to rev to 6k rpm to get some power (advantage of WRX=twisties) where high RPMs in the S2000 aren't possible)...... just my 2 cnts
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Rep Power: 0 Here is another site NASIOC . I think this is a better site than i club. They sell some parts there too.
Here is another site for parts: Vivid Racing .
Have fun with you new toy. I got lazy and did not read all the replies, but have you thought about getting a used WRX?
Here is another site for parts: Vivid Racing .
Have fun with you new toy. I got lazy and did not read all the replies, but have you thought about getting a used WRX?
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Rep Power: 583 oh...yeah, i forgot about vivid racing...theyre a good place too. ive heard of turboxs, theres actually a shootout for best auto-x setup in the last months super street or sports compact car, and one of the scoobies is the COBB car and the other has turboxs upgrades, so im pretty sure its high quality.
as far as maintenance of the subarus, i can tell you that theyre rock solid cars. we havent had a problem with ours. of course it depends on how you drive, but theyre really well made cars. i mean try finding a 2-3 year old model at a dealer. you wont cause no one returns them for like years cause they last so long.
as far as maintenance of the subarus, i can tell you that theyre rock solid cars. we havent had a problem with ours. of course it depends on how you drive, but theyre really well made cars. i mean try finding a 2-3 year old model at a dealer. you wont cause no one returns them for like years cause they last so long.
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I enjoyed my car immensely. It sold pretty quick too... 8 days in the paper. If I'd bought an automatic, I might have kept it... But it just sucks to drive the WRX in traffic where you average 20-25mph in your commute. And this is 90% on the highway
You could probably find a killer deal on a used one too. I sold mine right before Subaru began to offer 0% on the WRX. That helped me out.
I enjoyed my car immensely. It sold pretty quick too... 8 days in the paper. If I'd bought an automatic, I might have kept it... But it just sucks to drive the WRX in traffic where you average 20-25mph in your commute. And this is 90% on the highway
You could probably find a killer deal on a used one too. I sold mine right before Subaru began to offer 0% on the WRX. That helped me out. 
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Rep Power: 0 I would have to say I agree with your choice S2kman. If you can deal with the syling cues and the 4-door get the WRX. And **** the autocross. Go rally on the weekends!
damn , i test drove the car today, told the sales man a lie that it wasnt fast enough.... but really, it accelerates and handles like a dream. the skidpad is prolly about a G. damn thats good. gotta love the wrx and the performance you get.
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Rep Power: 0 LOL, about a g... I know it must seem like its tons better than the Civic though, huh?
Honestley, on stock tires the WRX handling is best described as mediocre... Change the tires, and its decent. No where near a g though. AND no match for an S2000... S2000man would have to get used to driving something that not a sports car... The car is decent though, and its great for beginner drivers who don't know how to drive, because the AWD works like a crutch... Instead of balancing on a fine line of the car going loose on power, the WRX puts the power down well... Of course, S2000man will probably fix these short comings too
Overall, the WRX is a decent platform to build on, because for any kind of performance driving you need to change the tires, brakes, and suspension (too soft).
Honestley, on stock tires the WRX handling is best described as mediocre... Change the tires, and its decent. No where near a g though. AND no match for an S2000... S2000man would have to get used to driving something that not a sports car... The car is decent though, and its great for beginner drivers who don't know how to drive, because the AWD works like a crutch... Instead of balancing on a fine line of the car going loose on power, the WRX puts the power down well... Of course, S2000man will probably fix these short comings too
Overall, the WRX is a decent platform to build on, because for any kind of performance driving you need to change the tires, brakes, and suspension (too soft).
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damn , i test drove the car today, told the sales man a lie that it wasnt fast enough.... but really, it accelerates and handles like a dream. the skidpad is prolly about a G. damn thats good. gotta love the wrx and the performance you get.
damn , i test drove the car today, told the sales man a lie that it wasnt fast enough.... but really, it accelerates and handles like a dream. the skidpad is prolly about a G. damn thats good. gotta love the wrx and the performance you get.
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LOL, about a g... I know it must seem like its tons better than the Civic though, huh?
Honestley, on stock tires the WRX handling is best described as mediocre... Change the tires, and its decent. No where near a g though. AND no match for an S2000... S2000man would have to get used to driving something that not a sports car... The car is decent though, and its great for beginner drivers who don't know how to drive, because the AWD works like a crutch... Instead of balancing on a fine line of the car going loose on power, the WRX puts the power down well... Of course, S2000man will probably fix these short comings too
Overall, the WRX is a decent platform to build on, because for any kind of performance driving you need to change the tires, brakes, and suspension (too soft).
LOL, about a g... I know it must seem like its tons better than the Civic though, huh?
Honestley, on stock tires the WRX handling is best described as mediocre... Change the tires, and its decent. No where near a g though. AND no match for an S2000... S2000man would have to get used to driving something that not a sports car... The car is decent though, and its great for beginner drivers who don't know how to drive, because the AWD works like a crutch... Instead of balancing on a fine line of the car going loose on power, the WRX puts the power down well... Of course, S2000man will probably fix these short comings too
Overall, the WRX is a decent platform to build on, because for any kind of performance driving you need to change the tires, brakes, and suspension (too soft).
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Rep Power: 326 Either way I wish you luck. I know you don't like the styling as much but have you considered a NEW 2003 to help you savbe a little bit more money? Either way, I'd prob due the same as you're doing. Good luck. Have fun with fuel economy though lol
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Rep Power: 399 I am gettin rid of the S2k and keeping the civic for about a year. after that I'll prolly get the WRX. I just gotta plan for the future with my fiancee.... that's most important.
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Rep Power: 399 lol. yup. It's not gonna be that bad. Sure it's not as "cool" as what I had, but is it bad? no. I love my civic.
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Rep Power: 0 Don't let them razz you. I went from a 99 Vette to a 00 S2000 to an 02 WRX to an 01 Civic. Quite honestly for what I am doing right now (finishing school, no job), I'm happy with my decision. When you are driving in rush hour traffic and can only drive as fast as the car in front of you at an average speed of ~25-35mph, the only benefit of any of those cars over the Civic is that they are "cooler". BTW, the Civic is an auto and its certainly the most enjoyable in stop and go traffic. Also, since our gas prices were up at 2 bucks a gallon, it was costing me 20 bucks to fill the Civic. No complaints there...
and as S2000man talked about tire wear... I was getting about 10k out of the tires on the S2000. For what? Driving like Miss Daisy in traffic... it sure wasn't from racing... Heck, my Vette had 2 track days on it, and so did my WRX. Both of those cars' tires looked better than the S2000 with a single 20 minute session on its tires, and the rest of the mileage in stop and go traffic...
If nothing else, having owned the Vette and S2000 has motivated me to work hard and own one again. Might take a while longer, but it will be worth it. Its funny, but this is the first time in my life that I've bought a car for my needs, not my wants. Besides, it will make a nice beater once I do get another sports car...
and as S2000man talked about tire wear... I was getting about 10k out of the tires on the S2000. For what? Driving like Miss Daisy in traffic... it sure wasn't from racing... Heck, my Vette had 2 track days on it, and so did my WRX. Both of those cars' tires looked better than the S2000 with a single 20 minute session on its tires, and the rest of the mileage in stop and go traffic...
If nothing else, having owned the Vette and S2000 has motivated me to work hard and own one again. Might take a while longer, but it will be worth it. Its funny, but this is the first time in my life that I've bought a car for my needs, not my wants. Besides, it will make a nice beater once I do get another sports car...
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lol. yup. It's not gonna be that bad. Sure it's not as "cool" as what I had, but is it bad? no. I love my civic.
lol. yup. It's not gonna be that bad. Sure it's not as "cool" as what I had, but is it bad? no. I love my civic.
