Hey guys. I'm thinking about buying a new WRX, but I just had some questions for current owners about their experiences.
A little backstory, I've had a few cars over the years. LS1 Camaro, 95 Integra LS (loved that car), and currently I have a 2000 Camry V6 with 65k on it and a 2004 350z with 85k miles. I'm tired of maintaining two cars and I have a couple kids now (1 and 3) so I still need two car seats. I bought my wife a new CX-5 and while it's a nice car, it's shown me that I absolutely do not want an SUV. At first I considered a G37 Sedan to sort of combine my two cars in to one, but as much as I enjoy sliding around, I think I want AWD this time around. My wife likes to take trips to the snow with the kids and I'm tired of using chains.
So my questions are:
What sort of a power difference will I notice between my Z and the WRX? The numbers from the factory are similar (268 vs 287), but I feel like the VQ has fantastic punch in all ranges. (I have a couple bolt ons and a tune)
I keep reading about this rev hang thing. I feel like that's going to drive me nuts. The only way to get rid of that will void the warranty? Does the STi have the same issue?
Are good aftermarket options for the FA20 becoming more available like they are for the EJ25? I don't give a **** about gas mileage, but I do live in California. Can you easily make 30-40 more HP without much trouble?
Hopefully there are some former Z guys around.
Thanks guys
A little backstory, I've had a few cars over the years. LS1 Camaro, 95 Integra LS (loved that car), and currently I have a 2000 Camry V6 with 65k on it and a 2004 350z with 85k miles. I'm tired of maintaining two cars and I have a couple kids now (1 and 3) so I still need two car seats. I bought my wife a new CX-5 and while it's a nice car, it's shown me that I absolutely do not want an SUV. At first I considered a G37 Sedan to sort of combine my two cars in to one, but as much as I enjoy sliding around, I think I want AWD this time around. My wife likes to take trips to the snow with the kids and I'm tired of using chains.
So my questions are:
What sort of a power difference will I notice between my Z and the WRX? The numbers from the factory are similar (268 vs 287), but I feel like the VQ has fantastic punch in all ranges. (I have a couple bolt ons and a tune)
I keep reading about this rev hang thing. I feel like that's going to drive me nuts. The only way to get rid of that will void the warranty? Does the STi have the same issue?
Are good aftermarket options for the FA20 becoming more available like they are for the EJ25? I don't give a **** about gas mileage, but I do live in California. Can you easily make 30-40 more HP without much trouble?
Hopefully there are some former Z guys around.
Thanks guys