My first WRX test drive

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07-01-2003, 10:12 PM

Captain Trash

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My first WRX test drive

So over the weekend I test drove for the first time a 2004 WRX.(not an STi) I must say I was more impressed than I had anticipated. The dealer actually took me to these nearby paved hills with all kinds of twists and turns that I could really test out the performance. I was very impressed with the road handling and acceleration on not only flat areas but, hill climbs too. I did not feel even a semblance of a struggle going up hill. Down hill full throttle felt like a d@mn rocket! The dealer even let me slam on the brakes at 60 miles an hour and it stopped a lot quicker than I expected and never made a squeal.(I have driven cars with anti-lock brakes and slammed on the brakes as hard as I could and they still locked up at first) Let's just say I won't be buying the car I personally test drove since I basically broke it in, in about 15 minutes but, I will be purchasing a new 2004 black WRX as soon as I sell my truck. If anyone has some good advice or pointers regarding the purchase of a new WRX I would greatly appreciate it. I will try and post pictures as soon as I get it. Now I can't keep my mind off of it.

07-02-2003, 12:39 AM

nick van exel

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i notice you're in OC. which dealership did you go to?

good luck with you're choice!

07-02-2003, 10:21 AM

BlkRx

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I just bought mine recently. I haggled a lot with the dealers. Just know that they seem to be leaving a lot of bargaining room with the pricing.

07-02-2003, 10:54 AM

cmlnr

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Negotiate by fax. Check out Fighting Chance.

07-02-2003, 12:45 PM

wvjnky

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check the paint

Really give the paint a good look. I purchased my blk wgn and got so excited that I simply forgot to inspect the paint. It wasn't until my first wax job that I saw the orange peel on the lower half of the doors and quarter pannels. Not a huge deal but if you get a chance, just give it a once over.

07-02-2003, 01:40 PM

goten2000

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i'm 19 years old and want to test drive a wrx as well, will they let me?

07-02-2003, 07:13 PM

Captain Trash

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Originally posted by nick van exel
i notice you're in OC. which dealership did you go to?

good luck with you're choice!

I went to Renick Subaru in Fullerton. The dealer that I test drove with was a younger guy and after we went on the test drive he looks over at me and says "don't tell the boss about our little test drive". I also conveinantly forgot to tell him that I wouldn't be buying the car I just slaughtered. Now I have to make them order me a new one with the plastic still on it.