WRX or 2.5RS?
02-17-2004, 12:43 PM
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WRX or 2.5RS?
Hey everybody.
I know i want a suby, but cant decide between the rex or rs. The rex has power and some extra goodies, but the rs is cheaper, can get a turbo for, and can make more hp/torque than the rex. Price wise, i think the rs-turbo would be a bit cheaper than buying a rex. Still, i've heard some stuff about trannies breaking and how its not good to turbo the rs. That got me kinda thinking if its a good idea. Can anyone give some clarification to this topic? My main concern is the durability and dependability of the rs or wrx. Any help would be widely appreciated. Thanks.
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I know i want a suby, but cant decide between the rex or rs. The rex has power and some extra goodies, but the rs is cheaper, can get a turbo for, and can make more hp/torque than the rex. Price wise, i think the rs-turbo would be a bit cheaper than buying a rex. Still, i've heard some stuff about trannies breaking and how its not good to turbo the rs. That got me kinda thinking if its a good idea. Can anyone give some clarification to this topic? My main concern is the durability and dependability of the rs or wrx. Any help would be widely appreciated. Thanks.
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02-17-2004, 01:50 PM
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Re: WRX or 2.5RS?
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My main concern is the durability and dependability of the rs or wrx.
My main concern is the durability and dependability of the rs or wrx.
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02-18-2004, 12:55 AM
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keep in mind
that there is more than engine size and turbo that separates the two. if you go wrx there is minimal that you will really have to spend on mods to get noticeable gains in power. with a rs you might have spend a lot more. if you were already on planning on spending lots of $$ anyway(on mods) then go rs. its a lot easier(IMO) to go wrx and find a 2.5 block in the future if you really wanted to. thats my $.02
02-18-2004, 04:53 AM
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Go for the REX. That way you can finance your turbo (if you have to). Otherwise you'd be paying ~$5k (at least) to get your RS up to WRX power, and you'd have to do it up front. That also doesn't count stuff like better interior gear (especially seats), etc...
02-22-2004, 07:59 AM
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I'm going against the crowd here,
Buy the RS, hell even a L from the GC chassis era. You may end up puting more work into it to get it just as fast, but in the end you will be more happy with the coupe style (or wagon like myself
and IMO the styling of those cars is much better than the buggeyed or 04 model.
Plus, there were a lot less RS' made than WRX's so it is more rare, plus if you seriously mod it with the money you saved you can make it as fast or faster than a WRX (hell even a STi)
Buy the RS, hell even a L from the GC chassis era. You may end up puting more work into it to get it just as fast, but in the end you will be more happy with the coupe style (or wagon like myself
and IMO the styling of those cars is much better than the buggeyed or 04 model. Plus, there were a lot less RS' made than WRX's so it is more rare, plus if you seriously mod it with the money you saved you can make it as fast or faster than a WRX (hell even a STi)
02-23-2004, 10:16 PM
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you never know with insurance - I have Allstate, and there was hardly a difference between the two for me (I was happy about that!)
I'm not a big mod guy, but I can say that stock, there is a big difference in noise and ride quality between the two. The wrx was noticeably nicer, regardless of power. Just one reason I went with the rex.
I'm not a big mod guy, but I can say that stock, there is a big difference in noise and ride quality between the two. The wrx was noticeably nicer, regardless of power. Just one reason I went with the rex.
02-24-2004, 10:21 AM
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I just bought a 2004 2.5rs for 19k out the door. (I think that is a good price.) I bought the car straight up, no financing. Over the course of the next 4 years i spend a lot of money on it but as of right now, I think for no debt, I have a really nice car.
02-25-2004, 03:25 PM
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IMO it all boils down to this.... are you the kinda guy that wants to set yourself apart from the rest? if u are then go rs(or l-likestifan said) when you finally complete your car the way you would want it- you can say I did this. this is MY car and not some factory car that i just threw some parts in. If i had the money/time/knowledge i would take a gutted out rs and build from scratch= equals personality. . . das just me.
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