? about the wagons

Discussion in 'General Community' started by Stormhammer, Feb 7, 2008.

  1. Stormhammer

    Stormhammer Member

    So I've been lurking here and there and was wondering could anyone tell me the pro's and con's of the wagons ( 02-04 ) ? I'm looking at the WRX one - and why a wagon? To prevent anyone from trying to egg me on, cargo room, its a wagon, cheaper insurance, and cheaper price ( generally ) :D
     
  2. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    if you ask me....if you do a wagon right, I think they look better...
     
  3. WJM

    WJM Banned

    Wagons rock.

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  4. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

    I did it more for cargo room than anything. Its nice to quickly throw down the back seats and load something big in the back.
    Plus they just look better!
     
  5. ridinobryan

    ridinobryan Member

    I did it for the cargo too. I've hauled bikes, guitars/amps/drums, lumber, dog, tires and a bunch of other crap with no problems. And I just like hatch back type cars. Had a HB Civic Si before this. But, as far as I know, insurance is the same.
     
  6. GTscoob

    GTscoob Black is Beautiful

    Cons:
    smaller stock rear sway bar
    narrower track
    ~80lbs heaver
    hard to find good aftermarket struts/springs
    More chassis flex (needs rear strut bar)
    Ricers ignore you

    Pros:
    1" more headroom in the driver's seat
    folding rear seats, lots of cargo room
    Comes with roof rails for if you're an out doorsy type
    same performance as sedan
    better looking IMO.
    $500 less MSRP
    50:50 weight distribution
    Rarer to see modded wagons
    Ricers ignore you
    Cops ignore you
    Soccer moms want you and soccer dads want your car
     
    Last edited: Feb 7, 2008
  7. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    :rofl:
     
  8. WJM

    WJM Banned

    ^hahaha
     
  9. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    What gtscoob said is true, and I've only been toyed with by heavy hitters like vettes. I think ppl look at you more maturely with a wagon and you still receive all of the compliments for driving a wrx. You wouldn't happen to be the guy at Aia that left a note on my window (blue/gold wrx wagon)
     
  10. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    wagonz rule!!!!!

    next to the even more rare coupe, anyway ;)
     
  11. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    nice pro's and con's bobby....i love it!! Wagons FTMFW
     
  12. Deke

    Deke Active Member

    I personally don't think you can go wrong either way. WRX FTMFW!!! :)
     
  13. ScoobyMike

    ScoobyMike OG Mod

    AGREED!!!
     
  14. Stormhammer

    Stormhammer Member

    Hmm, alright. Any known issues per say with the wagons ( or WRX's in general to look out for? )

    Also, there's an almost 100% chance I wouldn't be modding the car much at all. At most, a BOV, hardpipes, MAYBE a front strut bar. But it would be a daily driver. I have a 1987 Mitsubishi Starion to suck all my money up :p
     
  15. WJM

    WJM Banned

    BOV's are bad.

    hard pipes? its not an EVO with crappy stock hoses...
     
  16. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    The only real problems are the tranny in the 02-03 is weak but if you arent planning on modding then you should be fine.
     
  17. Stormhammer

    Stormhammer Member

    Hmm, I might get a recirculated system and then just unhook the hose at times? :rofl: I personally would just hate of any risk or chance of having the turkey gobble sound, which at stock boost, or even turned up somewhat probably wouldn't occur.

    It's a pain though to find a relatively stock wagon.
     
  18. Berzerklo

    Berzerklo Active Member

    I wanted to find a wagon when I was looking for my car. They are hard to find, and they don't have the sexy bulges in the rear that the sedans have. I would like to have the versatility that the wagon offers, but I could not pass up the car I bought.

    If you like WRX wagons, look into Saab 92-X Aeros. They are the same car with different sheet metal and I think the Saabs look better!
     
  19. cMags

    cMags Member

    GTScoob basically summed it up - Berzerklo is added the only thing I could think he missed, and that's the lack of fender flares on the wagon. But I hear that the 80lbs is in the right space evening out the weight ratio front to back.

    As far as the Saabaru's go (the 92X), they definitely are a good looking car but the greatness came in the fact that they were eligible for the GM employee discount back in '04-'05 - but now they sell for more than a comparable WRX because of the name... ::sigh::

    As a daily driver, its certainly got more utility potential, but has all the fun any WRX has. Plus you can do crazy things like this:

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    (any excuse to photowhore out my wagon :) )
     
    Last edited: Feb 7, 2008
  20. Berzerklo

    Berzerklo Active Member

    cMags do you sea kayak?

    /threadjack
     
  21. Demo24

    Demo24 Member


    umm, all those items are unnecessary and really add nothing and in the case of the BOV create more problems than they are worth. Unless your pushing some power above stock.


    Still wagons are fun! That extra 80 pounds helps the rear rotate more. Also means a lot of people ignore you.
     
  22. Stormhammer

    Stormhammer Member

    Bov's create problems on WRX's? Odd, on my other turbocharged car ( the Starion ) it tends to fix problems :D
     
  23. nsvwrx

    nsvwrx Active Member

    yeah BOV's REALLY cause ALOT of problems in wrxs!

    the BPV thats in the car already does exactly what the car needs. ..
    first rule of modding.. if it works for the power you want to make.. dont replace it.
     
  24. cMags

    cMags Member

    I have a bit, but nothing crazy. Haven't been more than a mile out - just some quick jaunts down the beach, in a bay, or out to some barrier islands. I mostly do rivers (flatwater) and enjoy lazy paddles/camping trips.

    /threadjackX2
     
  25. Deke

    Deke Active Member

    Looks like everyone hit on the BOV and hardpipes already, but just wanted to also comment that the front strut bar doesn't make a whole lot of difference. The strut mounts are already very close to the firewall and thus a bar really doesn't add that much rigidity.


    Haha, 0 for 3. ;) Subarus seem to respond differently to certain mods that a lot of other cars out there. You'll get the hang of it.
     
  26. MarkM2016GTI

    MarkM2016GTI Supporting Member

    Wagons FTW....lest we not forget about FXT's also...LOL...

    Mark
     
  27. yerrow

    yerrow Active Member

    waguhns FTW
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  28. Deke

    Deke Active Member

    I want to say sedans ftw, but I almost feel like it's racism towards the wagons due to us being the majority :)
     
  29. socrates42

    socrates42 Member

    Wagons rock
     
  30. Stormhammer

    Stormhammer Member

    Hmm, anything to look for on a high mileage wagon ( over 100k on the odo )

    Also, input on the Baja?
     
  31. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

    Although the front strut bars are pretty useless, a rear strut bar does make a good difference on the wagons so I would recommend that.
    Oh, and I perfer the Saab too. ;)
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  32. SubiNoobi

    SubiNoobi Supporting Member

    +1 for wagons and +1 for rear strut bars.

    Did you get your wagon yet?
     
  33. Stormhammer

    Stormhammer Member

    Not yet. I'm one of those guys who bides his time to find exactly what he wants and not just rush in for the cheapest one available :squint: as tempting as its been. Plus there are some other contenders I'm looking at for a daily, such as the Baja, and VW GTi. Back to the wagon, it's also a bit of a pain to find a relatively unmodded one for a decent price...
     
    Last edited: Feb 14, 2008
  34. Davidwrx

    Davidwrx Member

     
  35. Stormhammer

    Stormhammer Member

     
  36. UBAR

    UBAR Member

    I love my wagon!

    I would love to have a Turbo Baja!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  37. K. Marx

    K. Marx Member

     
  38. K. Marx

    K. Marx Member

    Holy crap. I <3 your car.
     
  39. heathbar

    heathbar Member

    +1 for wagons! (I <3 the cargo room)

    +1 for Saabarus!!!

    [​IMG]
     
  40. Davidwrx

    Davidwrx Member

    Rear strut bar questions:

    1. How hard is the install? Do you have to unbolt the top of the strut?

    2. Do they unhook if you have something big to put in?

    3. Any brand recommendations?
     
  41. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member


    My thoughts...
     
  42. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    they also have adapters that you can make any brand quick release
     
  43. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

    Yeah, just go get some skewers from a bike shop and whala...
     
  44. cannarella

    cannarella Member

    Wagons are the best. When you mod, and you will, it just makes it a much better sleeper.

    +1 on the Saabaru.

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  45. Stormhammer

    Stormhammer Member

    I cant even freaking find a turbo 5spd saab 9-2x
     
  46. osborne519

    osborne519 Member

    i got my wagon for less then the guy wanted because he was moving... it was completely stock an major parts replaced at 100k all records for service and i saw it sitting in a yard 4 sale ..... plus i think theres one n town i saw 4sale ill go tomorrow and look and let u know the details........................ plus i have to agree with the afore mentioned things ricers ignore u or laugh and then u get to hand them there ass and then get the last laugh and cops either ignore u or stop u and ask about the car(which has happened to me more then once)....ive also slept in my car on hiking and fishing trips....... plus u can haul alot of stuff (and it has its love-ly benefits if u get what im saying lol)
     
    Last edited: Mar 1, 2008
  47. BKiller

    BKiller Active Member

  48. JEFFSTI

    JEFFSTI Member

    If The Sti Would Have Never Came To The Us, I Would Be Driving A Wagon OR A FORRESTER! I Love Them! I Just Got The Sti For The Performance Since I Live In The Mountains.
     

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