So I bought this car sort of on a whim. I never liked Subaru and after 2 years of owning this 2015 WRX I am beginning to think that there is something seriously wrong with it. Let me explain a little. First and foremost, it doesn't rattle...I read on the internet that ALL Subarus rattle. Then I think the check engine light has been disabled by the dealer because it has not come on yet...I have driven this car hard in temps ranging from well below 0 to 100 plus..still nothing :sly:. Zero oil consumption or leaks...This is not normal for a high strung small displacement FI engine. Then I still want to drive it EVERYWHERE...I mean EVERYWHERE, it is way too much fun, a car should not be this fun, specially after 2 years. Then there is little to no body roll. Did they forget to remove the strut pucks at the dealer ? . Then I get these hand waves from other Subaru owners...OK what is that all about? I am used to the middle finger from other drivers when I had my BMW, this is weird. Also, what is this sorcery, I step on the gas and this car has zero torque steer and it feels glued to the road. It also shoves you into the seat but returns 25 MPG in mixed driving, this is not right. Anyways, I still have warranty left so I am going to have it checked out. End rant.
in other news, i had my local diner make me a breakfast sandwich instead of a bagel for breakfast.
she made it with whatever she felt like putting in it. she's basically the spanish mother in law i never had.
My 06 had the least rattles of any car I've owned. Not sure if that was because of the suspension compliance or if the previous owner was OCD and tracked them down.
I have the same problem with my SS. It hauls $ss, I can keep the rear end under control despite 415 HP, it doesn't feel nearly as big as it is (REALLY, Chevy??)... Something's badly wrong here, time to lemon law our cars. (and steal food from people who don't get the joke... [eats dieselraver's sandwich])
LOL, in all honesty if the 20 % off offer was on table 2 years ago I would be driving a SS. There is no replacement for displacement :heart: LS3 :heart: RWD.
As a diehard VW enthusiast now working at a Subaru dealership, I'm very torn between a new WRX as my next purchase, and my typical VW purchase. They're great damn cars, and I can't see the value to performance being beat.
A mk7 PP costs more than a premium trim WRX.
It would probably come down to a coin toss for me between them two. Few dealers in my area advertise the '17 GTI sport models for 23,500-25,000, that is a heck of a deal for that car. I actually like the GTI more than the Golf R and I think that overall it is one great enthusiast package that is hard to beat :beer:.
Better take it to a dealer and see what's up. Just a 95-150 diagnostic fee. Better safe than sorry right.
Just be prepared for the worst to happen with that car.
It's usually when nothing else is going on then WHAM. Blown engine.Smoking with oil leaking through every gasket possible.
Kinda like an angry person. Super quiet then ends up killing everyone in their path.
Saw the OP's name before the thread title and knew it was a praise thread, or a C&D article lol. Subaru doesn't deserve it's hype. Oh, still loving mine btw.
OP - I feel ya. My MK4 with the 1.8T nevar lose is a fantastic car and has been very reliable too. No CELs, no rattles, gets up and goes every day. I must have gotten lucky with the Mexicans who built it.
I'm glad you like it, but I still found my 2015 to be utterly unlikable. It's a car that makes a great first impression, but quickly becomes annoying the more time you spend with it.
I disagree. This is one of the very few cars I like more and more as the time goes on. The 2015 has a very stiff suspension and had a wacky tune before the recall so that is probably why many people traded them in, expecting more refined ride. 2016's and up remedied both issues, with the Premium and Limited getting a softer set-up. I knew exactly what I was getting the minute I left the parking lot for a test drive. It is by far the best selling WRX to date and also best selling car in this class.
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