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I have wanted a wrx since i was a kid, owned a 2000 legacy gt for the last 7 years, but it finally got to the point where i didnt want to maintain it anymore. Sold it, and got myself a white 2010 wrx hatchback with 92k on it. A little on the high mileage side, but i think i can cope just fine, i am a honda technician and working on cars is my daily job, but i have always loved subaru. Just wondering from anyone more experienced of anything i should be looking out for, this car makes quite a few extra noises i am not used to. First off, ive never owned a manual transmission vehicle before, though i drive them often, and so far i am loving it. i do have a few questions though, so just let me know where i should post my questions since this is just the newbies forum.
1. 2nd gear whines a bit, from what ive read this might be completely normal, just curious. Also, if im driving slow through my neighborhood (15 mph limit) 2nd gear makes some strange growling if completely off the gas and clutch, also may be normal, just looking for some insight into what the cause of this is... heat shield rattle, gear lash, etc.
2. The audio unit is absolutely worse than my 2000 legacy, and on top of it just sucking, i went to put in a cd (i know, who uses cd's anymore?) and it clicks like crazy and im lucky to get a cd in or out of it, let alone have it play. This normally wouldn't be a problem because you could throw an aftermarket head unit, but i am that weird guy that likes things stock, or at least very close to stock, so i was wondering if there was another year or model that had a head unit that was basically plug and play that was better, i would also love an aux port, but either way i can wire that in myself. Bluetooth would also be a plus, so i might be looking into a half decent aftermarket unit that fits all the requirements (I want to keep a physical volume knob, not touch screen crap, and yeah i know i sound like an old man.)
3. Any DD upgrades you guys like? Apparently this car never had the TSB for the A pillar rattle done, cause i just fixed that myself, was driving me nuts. Theres also another rattle in the rear, towards the top of the hatch area, let me know if this i a normal area, its just hard to track down while driving the car. The console lid doesnt actually close all the way, and also i cant actually rest my arm on it. ive seen the subaru armrest extender and was wondering if it was worth it, and a short throw might be nice, just looking for opinions here.
4. got the car ona lift the other day, mainly checking for rust and leaks. It is leak free, which is awesome, but the cat back is getting pretty rusty, just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an exhaust that isn't ridiculously loud, but is a little better than stock.
Thats about it for my gripe, i love the car, its the nicest thing ive ever owned. It seeems mechanically sound, i know ill have to do the timing belt/water pump soon, but it doesnt look to much more difficult than the 2.5 sohc legacy that i just did, might just have to buy the cam lock tool. Is there anything else i should look out for, thank you guys for all your time if you actually read all this, i am super happy to finally be a part of the wrx team after so many years of wanting.
1. 2nd gear whines a bit, from what ive read this might be completely normal, just curious. Also, if im driving slow through my neighborhood (15 mph limit) 2nd gear makes some strange growling if completely off the gas and clutch, also may be normal, just looking for some insight into what the cause of this is... heat shield rattle, gear lash, etc.
2. The audio unit is absolutely worse than my 2000 legacy, and on top of it just sucking, i went to put in a cd (i know, who uses cd's anymore?) and it clicks like crazy and im lucky to get a cd in or out of it, let alone have it play. This normally wouldn't be a problem because you could throw an aftermarket head unit, but i am that weird guy that likes things stock, or at least very close to stock, so i was wondering if there was another year or model that had a head unit that was basically plug and play that was better, i would also love an aux port, but either way i can wire that in myself. Bluetooth would also be a plus, so i might be looking into a half decent aftermarket unit that fits all the requirements (I want to keep a physical volume knob, not touch screen crap, and yeah i know i sound like an old man.)
3. Any DD upgrades you guys like? Apparently this car never had the TSB for the A pillar rattle done, cause i just fixed that myself, was driving me nuts. Theres also another rattle in the rear, towards the top of the hatch area, let me know if this i a normal area, its just hard to track down while driving the car. The console lid doesnt actually close all the way, and also i cant actually rest my arm on it. ive seen the subaru armrest extender and was wondering if it was worth it, and a short throw might be nice, just looking for opinions here.
4. got the car ona lift the other day, mainly checking for rust and leaks. It is leak free, which is awesome, but the cat back is getting pretty rusty, just wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an exhaust that isn't ridiculously loud, but is a little better than stock.
Thats about it for my gripe, i love the car, its the nicest thing ive ever owned. It seeems mechanically sound, i know ill have to do the timing belt/water pump soon, but it doesnt look to much more difficult than the 2.5 sohc legacy that i just did, might just have to buy the cam lock tool. Is there anything else i should look out for, thank you guys for all your time if you actually read all this, i am super happy to finally be a part of the wrx team after so many years of wanting.
