I found a good deal on a 2003 WRX Sedan with 88k on it. It drives and boosts well, the exterior and interior appear to be in good shape. One thing that worries me is a atmospheric blow off valve and a cold air intake. The ECU is throwing codes due to these mods. Should I stay away? I would convert it back to stock parts if I got it.
well if the Bov and the Cai were only on for a bit than i would take them off and buy the car reset the ecu and have fun with it. just my .02 i dont really know for sure, let some of the more knowledged (spelling?) people on here give ya advise.
which cai and bov? Mine came with both of those and it seems ok. I have dumped the bov for the stock one and may put a forge bpv on. I believe that if the CAI is near 2.65" inside (stock diameter) it should be ok.
What are the codes?? A cai and bov shouldn't really throw any codes. I would figure out what the codes are and go from there. Russ
If you're serious about that particular car ask the dealer to allow you to take it to a subie dealer or reputable shop and have them inspect it. On the surface- I would hesitate to buy any car throwing codes while on the car lot...but that's just me
Go for a test-drive and bring along somebody with a laptop and a tactrix cable. That'll tell you everything real fast. :biggrin:
If your talk'in about the one in WB Subaru...don't buy it, It's knock'in bad to the point it may leave u stranded..
Mine didn't throw a code when I had my K&N typhoon setup in the CAI, but when I changed it to the short ram it did. A car with just those two mods... The person obviously didn't do too much research about the car and probably drove the thing pretty hard. Why wouldn't he or she have? Risky, but there are always risks on good deals for used cars. It's part of the game.
Perfect for a swap! :biggrin: Besides, isn't there another thread going on about who does good engine work?
I bought mine used, from a dealership out in Michigan. Had a Subie dealer check it out, no problems, I've replaced my clutch, and breaks thats about the only things that have gone out on it so far. Not too bad since its an 02.
why yes there is... every one should check it out. might want to bring some popcorn, it could get even worse.
Forget about that car, buy my car!!! It's better!!! http://www.mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14091
If you don't want to spend so much ^^^ you can look at mine, 02 wrx, 52k miles, black with tinted windows, bone stock!!! in really good shape, new clutch, send me a pm. http://mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14474
Opinions on buying a used WRX with Atmo BOV and CAI? kinda like marrying a hooker.... you dont know exactly how much it has been abused but in the end you know you will have fun and end up with a smile a mile wide.... . . . . . . . . . . may just end up costing you a lot of money... so FONG tells me...
It kind of reminds me of my friend who kept me from buying a used Evo. He swore up and down that every Evo was put away wet, and to only buy new. Alas, I could not afford a new Evo, and here I be in Subie land... Which is a fun place to be, but I'd like to have a car that can beat up on those pesky 2.5's without worrying about the tranny. Seems like the requirements to take a 2.0 up the power tree get worse every time I think about it...
