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How much should a salvage title affect price? I saw a 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Sedan for $5500 with 133k. It seems a bit much comparing NADA and KBB prices. I'm terrible at price negotiating but need to replace my dead 96 wagon gt. I really want a SUS but they are hard to find.
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Jan 11, 2012 23:02
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ack! posted:How much should a salvage title affect price? I saw a 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Sedan for $5500 with 133k. It seems a bit much comparing NADA and KBB prices. I'm terrible at price negotiating but need to replace my dead 96 wagon gt. I think GC RSes are loving overpriced. I woulsnt pay more than 4k. Salvage gently caress that -1k. Headgaskets not done? -1k. But then again idiots sell their gc for 7k on RS25 all day....
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Jan 11, 2012 23:29
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Seat Safety Switch posted:So I think I developed an exhaust leak in the Outback Sport. It started as a small rattle on deceleration over the weekend. I was giving it the beans for a relatively small amount of time on Monday night and suddenly the engine started to sound much better and the rattle became much more pronounced (enough so that I can hear it over my disintegrating transmission). Just roll with it until you need to fix it. My RS exhaust was sheered off at one of the hangers. I rolled with it for three months or so until I had to get it inspected. And even when inspection was due I used oxy ace and brass to patch it.
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Jan 11, 2012 23:33
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ack! posted:How much should a salvage title affect price? I saw a 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Sedan for $5500 with 133k. It seems a bit much comparing NADA and KBB prices. I'm terrible at price negotiating but need to replace my dead 96 wagon gt. It has a salvage title? $500. Seriously, do not pay over KBB/NADA for one of them. It just isn't worth it. This coming from someone who owns one. I bought mine years ago when prices were still decent.
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Jan 12, 2012 00:57
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Apparently my (04 WRX) input shaft seal is leaking. The case has to be opened to replace it, so is there anything else service should do while they're down there? If the dealer's going to bend me over I might as well have all the rubber bits done at the same time. Would normally just keep an eye on the seal, but I'm getting tuned next week and I really don't want my drat transmission grenading itself on the second run because I was cheap.
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Jan 12, 2012 01:05
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In my experience they just like to leak. The bolts can back out (had that happen), or the last time it was replaced with a lovely napa paper gasket or whatever. It's really easy to throw new gaskets in though. I had one that would only make leak noises if I drove through a puddle when the motor was warm. I guess it cooled the exhaust in a way that made it leak, then when it heated up again it was fine. Eventually it just started leaking all the time. New gasket, and it was good to go. A bit of cold won't kill ya :P
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Jan 12, 2012 04:23
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Subaru fanatics, posted a bunch of parts for sale in the AI Marketplace. Take advantage of my generosity!
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Jan 12, 2012 07:08
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Wow, you can sell OEM mounts for that much? I need to stop being lazy and put that crap on ebay.
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Jan 12, 2012 16:38
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I'd put my 5MT mount up as well, but it sheared in half. Speaking of mounts, has anyone tried or has an opinion on the TigWerks semi-solid mounts? They have an 80A durometer bushing in them so they're a shedload more solid than stock but apparently compliant enough that it's just on the cusp of being livable (according to the IWSTI thread that admittedly the manufacturer is participating in). I'd like to get something a little stiffer than the Group-N mounts in the WRX (and put the Group-N mounts in the OBS when I pull the motor) since the transmission mount in particular is not that spectacular. Unfortunately, it seems like the next step up is "full racing JDM-yo solid." Seat Safety Switch fucked around with this message at 16:50 on Jan 12, 2012 |
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Jan 12, 2012 16:47
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I'm partial to the cusco mounts, which is what tigwerks and torque solutions are copying. Plus it's the only one of the three that has a transmission mount. as a side note, I have some wholesale accounts now. jamal fucked around with this message at 20:00 on Jan 12, 2012 |
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Jan 12, 2012 19:52
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I have a Cusco trans mount that I got used with my clutch and flywheel. Significant increase in NVH especially at high load, low RPM situations with any throttle. I too didn't know stock mounts were worth anything, I should be putting mine on eBay in a few weeks. I dont really know or feel any big advantage with the cusco mount, especially to warrant the $100 new price.
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Jan 12, 2012 20:01
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just the trans mount or all three? I think when you only change part of the mounts it can make things worse, since you just have that one solid part and all the nvh goes through it. not that I'm saying mounts aren't going to make the car louder, but you should replace everything if you do them. I did just a solid pitch stop and kind of regret it.
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Jan 12, 2012 20:23
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blargle posted:Wow, you can sell OEM mounts for that much? I need to stop being lazy and put that crap on ebay. New they are about $90 a piece. Mine are basically unused but I don't know who would want them. They are heavy and liquid filled and I think come on the 08+ cars. I'm not sure if you could sell them at all. I replaced them with the group n mounts.
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Jan 12, 2012 21:35
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Can a manual transmission from a 1999 RS handle an engine from a 2002 WRX without exploding?
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Jan 12, 2012 23:02
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jamal posted:
Can you send to Australia? We get rear end reamed for parts for no good reason
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Jan 13, 2012 00:29
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Cat Terrist posted:Can you send to Australia? We get rear end reamed for parts for no good reason Don't see why not. it seems that at least one of my distributors will drop ship there directly. Some stuff I would probably have to get sent here and ship to you myself though. After shipping and customs fees it might not be worth it. Is there something in particular you were looking for? Give me a part and an address and I could figure out how much it would cost to get to you. jamal fucked around with this message at 00:51 on Jan 13, 2012 |
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Jan 13, 2012 00:45
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Welp, I made the decision today and if all goes well I will be driving a WR Blue 2012 WRX STi by late next week. The nearest one is in Wisconsin and the guy that they needed to talk to regarding dealer trades was in a meeting so they will call again tomorrow. If they can't get the blue one I could take the red STi they have here but both the wife and I like the blue. So now it looks like I have to join the cult. Is there a blood sacrifice needed because I know a guy named Carl I'd be ok donating. But seriously, this will be the first Subaru in my family and I hope it is a good one because my dad is a die hard Ford man and I hate hearing him talk poo poo when my cars need repair.
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Jan 13, 2012 00:59
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So I bought a 2003 WRX a few weeks ago, and just drove through my first winter storm on the drive home from work today. I was cruising almost like there was no snow on the ground. I had never driven an all wheel drive car before. I may never go back. Very happy car owner right now. 
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Jan 13, 2012 02:17
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jamal posted:Don't see why not. it seems that at least one of my distributors will drop ship there directly. Some stuff I would probably have to get sent here and ship to you myself though. After shipping and customs fees it might not be worth it. Is there something in particular you were looking for? Give me a part and an address and I could figure out how much it would cost to get to you. You would be surprised - basically double your retail price and that's what we pay I'm after full engine rebuild gasket kit and an oil pump, I think the MY11 STI was the one you said I should get....?
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Jan 13, 2012 04:07
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when it comes to OEM parts, just go here: https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/oe_parts_cat.html gasket kit: 10105AA590 oil pump: 15010AA360 they appear to ship internationally. I don't have an account at the dealership and don't really plan to get one, because even their best shop rate isn't as cheap as the online wholesalers. jamal fucked around with this message at 05:02 on Jan 13, 2012 |
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Jan 13, 2012 04:24
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jamal posted:they appear to ship internationally.
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Jan 13, 2012 04:26
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Finally snowed here in WI, and holy poo poo are snow tires incredible.
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Jan 13, 2012 04:55
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chrisgt posted:In my experience they just like to leak. The bolts can back out (had that happen), or the last time it was replaced with a lovely napa paper gasket or whatever. It's really easy to throw new gaskets in though. Yeah I just had them do it. $9 part, $230 in labor 
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Flyinglemur posted:So now it looks like I have to join the cult. Is there a blood sacrifice needed because I know a guy named Carl I'd be ok donating. But seriously, this will be the first Subaru in my family and I hope it is a good one because my dad is a die hard Ford man and I hate hearing him talk poo poo when my cars need repair. If by blood sacrifice you mean AccessPort, then yes. Buy one, get the car tuned eventually, and enjoy your extra 50-60 whp and, most importantly, greatly increased reliability. Do it within the first 5000 miles (and drive those first 2-5k gently - no hitting fuel cut if you want to keep your engine). The stock maps on the new '11-12 STi's are even worse than the 08-10's - I've seen people post up stock dyno graphs at pitiful amounts of power (210-ish whp) for what is supposed to be a 300 hp motor. It's a wonderful car once you've fixed that part! Welcome to the cult of fast Subarus!
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Jan 14, 2012 19:16
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Any of you early (USDM) WRX owners have the stock ram-air system that goes from the hood to the airbox? I'd like one for my wagon if you have one lying around.
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Jan 14, 2012 20:13
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If I didn't throw it out, I should know in the coming week.
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Jan 14, 2012 21:56
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BobTheFerret posted:If by blood sacrifice you mean AccessPort, then yes. Buy one, get the car tuned eventually, and enjoy your extra 50-60 whp and, most importantly, greatly increased reliability. Do it within the first 5000 miles (and drive those first 2-5k gently - no hitting fuel cut if you want to keep your engine). The stock maps on the new '11-12 STi's are even worse than the 08-10's - I've seen people post up stock dyno graphs at pitiful amounts of power (210-ish whp) for what is supposed to be a 300 hp motor. It's a wonderful car once you've fixed that part! Welcome to the cult of fast Subarus! Thank you...I will certainly look into it. I'm having some difficulty with the dealership regarding delivery fee but I'm sure that will be ironed out and he said I should have it by Thursday. What is a fuel cut?
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Jan 15, 2012 00:09
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Flyinglemur posted:What is a fuel cut? Precisely what it sounds like. It is triggered by a few things though. Revving your engine too high, your turbocharger spinning too fast and your top speed limit being reached. All of these limits are set with the computer and can be modified with the access port or other tuner.
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Jan 15, 2012 00:15
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Ah ok...I won't be doing any of those things. Thanks.
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Flyinglemur posted:Ah ok...I won't be doing any of those things. Thanks. Soooo, why buy the sti then?
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Jan 15, 2012 00:32
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Flyinglemur posted:Ah ok...I won't be doing any of those things. Thanks. Yea, no this is wrong you should come close to doing all of those things. Just get the access port.
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Jan 15, 2012 00:33
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I'm thinking he probably meant he will be driving it gently until it's broken in and/or has a tune like suggested. Not "I'm never going to drive the car hard". I hope 
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Jan 15, 2012 00:38
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Yeah that's exactly what I meant...I will definitely drive it nice while being broken in. And I will be looking into an Access Port as well. I'm actually embarrassed about how little I know how to do to cars since I really enjoy learning about them. The aforementioned delivery charge is still eating at me though. I posted about it in the Dumb Questions thread since it is more regarding dealerships and not Subarus in specific.
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Jan 15, 2012 00:57
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Looks like the timing belt job on my ea82t didn't go as smooth as I thought, the driver's side timing belt has a tension issue but fortunately hasn't jumped time. The top part of the belt is completely taut, with the bottom (ribs visible) part loose. I might be able to reset the tensioner/belt on driver's cam sprocket and be good to go. If not, let's see how fast I change a set timing belts at 20 degrees f  No winter driving issues besides a glitchy digidash before it warms up inside. 
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Jan 15, 2012 04:37
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Flyinglemur posted:If they can't get the blue one I could take the red STi they have here but both the wife and I like the blue. I liked the blue one too, but the last one in town was red so I got it. I have never seen another red STI in person (until I went to Subiefest, one of the tuner shops had a red hatch). I've seen almost every other color, but never another red one on the street. Somone even joked to me at Subiefest, "You're doing it wrong, don't you know Subarus aren't supposed to be red!" Whenever I'm at an autocross I just say, "yeah I drive THE red Subaru" and everyone immediately knows which one it is.
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Jan 15, 2012 06:22
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BobTheFerret posted:If by blood sacrifice you mean AccessPort, then yes. Buy one, get the car tuned eventually, and enjoy your extra 50-60 whp and, most importantly, greatly increased reliability. Do it within the first 5000 miles (and drive those first 2-5k gently - no hitting fuel cut if you want to keep your engine). The stock maps on the new '11-12 STi's are even worse than the 08-10's - I've seen people post up stock dyno graphs at pitiful amounts of power (210-ish whp) for what is supposed to be a 300 hp motor. It's a wonderful car once you've fixed that part! Welcome to the cult of fast Subarus! How does the AccessPort make the car more reliable? Is that just for the modern STI or would that apply to an older wrx as well?
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Jan 15, 2012 07:47
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The stock tune on the 07+ turbo cars (FXT, WRX, STI, OXT, LGT) apparently likes to run dangerously lean in spots in order to promote fuel economy/low emissions, etc. It's been accused of being one of the primary contributors to ringland failure. Having an aftermarket tune that's safer in those areas (as I'm assuming the Cobb OTS map is) could significantly improve engine reliability.
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Jan 15, 2012 08:00
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yeah it's surprising how much of a difference just a reflash makes. and if you're looking to get an accessport, I know a guy.
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Seat Safety Switch posted:Having an aftermarket tune that's safer in those areas (as I'm assuming the Cobb OTS map is) could significantly improve engine reliability. I'd prefer a good dyno tune (which I have now)
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on that note, if you're tracking the car a better radiator and adding some 100 into the tank is pretty much necessary.
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