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good performance but the hatch is ridiculous looking. go EVOX GSR

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Old 08-24-2009, 10:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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good performance but the hatch is ridiculous looking. go EVOX GSR
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I like the look of the hatch. A lot.

The 09 WRX's (non-STI) had some serious engine problems, though.

2009 WRX engine failure VIN/build date owner list - NASIOC

Do your research before buying one.

They're really neat cars, in my opinion. I'd considered buying an 08 STI a year ago.
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I like the look of the hatch. A lot.

The 09 WRX's (non-STI) had some serious engine problems, though.

2009 WRX engine failure VIN/build date owner list - NASIOC

Do your research before buying one.

They're really neat cars, in my opinion. I'd considered buying an 08 STI a year ago.

Apparently it was a problem before. My dad just bought one and found out from a Subaru tech that since about the Dec builds they have fixed the issue. Guess we'll see. Although apparently Subaru isn't fessing up to any problems or admitting they changed anything. Something to do with the metal coating on the rod or something. Nice car though. I have an 02 and love it.
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If I remember correctly, the ball bearings weren't coated properly & under heat were malleable & would warp leading to engine failure.

Subaru was replacing the engines in question, thankfully.
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I like the look of the hatch. A lot.

The 09 WRX's (non-STI) had some serious engine problems, though.

2009 WRX engine failure VIN/build date owner list - NASIOC

Do your research before buying one.

They're really neat cars, in my opinion. I'd considered buying an 08 STI a year ago.
My brother in law had a '09 WRX and within the first 8,000 miles the engine blew up and had to be replaced.
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good performance but the hatch is ridiculous looking. go EVOX GSR

I think both the hatch and the sedan look good, but I do prefer the sedan.
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