I had a year and 36,000 miles to share with my 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX. When purchased, it had 15k on the ODO. 2 months later a mod here, a mod there, mods every where. Before turning it over on Monday I had turbo downpipe, front and rear sway and endlink upgrades, short throw with front/rear bushings, axleback exhaust and a "Stage II" pro tune. The car was pushing right @ 300/320whp on dynojet. It was a fun car, a little sloppy before mods but it never let me down. It also seemed to be OK with daily a punishing. I ran "Stage II" for at least 25,000 miles and enjoyed every minute of it commuting to work and getting the surprise on some people.
I got 2 last shots in on our last day,
Older, but favorite shot,
It was time to move on, so I did...
Upgraded to the new 2015 WRX (no longer Impreza) Limited edition. Haven't got interior shots but limited is the highest trim package before STi. Just leather/power seats, LED lights, among other little things. The color is the new Crystal White Pearl and it looks great. I had an 09 Impreza with the Satin White Pearl. This is a bit different which seems to be silver w/ blue metallic flakes.
I got the windows tinted yesterday to 35%. I am not looking to do much this time around. I was getting tired about warranty and modifications being cause of denial if needed. I don't really think I am going to do much more because I really like the car as it sits. They did IMO, a awesome job this time around. The car no longer feels the need for upgraded swaybars. The shifts are good, the power now comes low (2k RPM) with the new 2.0 direct injection twinscroll turbo.
The new WRX also has the torque vectoring and let me tell you... I hit a exit so hard with my buddy behind me that he almost fell off his tires. The car just grips and laughs for more. I haven't really got on it because I am breaking it in (500 more miles until I am @ 1000) but I can tell the car will be a fun, ecobox sports sedan.
That's all, just wanted to share my experiences outside of the domestic world. This is my 3rd Subaru and while they're were a bit bland and disappointing in the past. This one really has it. The styling is there, the drivetrain is there and the cost was there.
Decent view into the car from Jalo.
http://jalopnik.com/2015-subaru-wrx-the-jalopnik-review-1515746913/all
I got 2 last shots in on our last day,
Older, but favorite shot,
It was time to move on, so I did...
Upgraded to the new 2015 WRX (no longer Impreza) Limited edition. Haven't got interior shots but limited is the highest trim package before STi. Just leather/power seats, LED lights, among other little things. The color is the new Crystal White Pearl and it looks great. I had an 09 Impreza with the Satin White Pearl. This is a bit different which seems to be silver w/ blue metallic flakes.
I got the windows tinted yesterday to 35%. I am not looking to do much this time around. I was getting tired about warranty and modifications being cause of denial if needed. I don't really think I am going to do much more because I really like the car as it sits. They did IMO, a awesome job this time around. The car no longer feels the need for upgraded swaybars. The shifts are good, the power now comes low (2k RPM) with the new 2.0 direct injection twinscroll turbo.
The new WRX also has the torque vectoring and let me tell you... I hit a exit so hard with my buddy behind me that he almost fell off his tires. The car just grips and laughs for more. I haven't really got on it because I am breaking it in (500 more miles until I am @ 1000) but I can tell the car will be a fun, ecobox sports sedan.
That's all, just wanted to share my experiences outside of the domestic world. This is my 3rd Subaru and while they're were a bit bland and disappointing in the past. This one really has it. The styling is there, the drivetrain is there and the cost was there.
Decent view into the car from Jalo.
http://jalopnik.com/2015-subaru-wrx-the-jalopnik-review-1515746913/all
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