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While the wrx is an exciting daily driver, the more extreme wrx sti is closer to a real race car straight out of the factory. Though based on an economy car, the wrx is a factory hot rod that combines turbocharging, fourwheel. Boost spike is a possibilitycould mean blowing stuff up. See the full list of 2002 10best winners at car and driver. Are you trying to find 2002 subaru impreza wrx values. Subaru first started manufacturing the wrx in 1992, often also referred to as the subaru impreza or subaru impreza wrx, as an entrance into the compact car market. Valueoriented models are gone, replaced by highperformance models. What parts could i put into my 05 subaru wrx to make it faster, but at the same time dont waste too. And when its time to get rid of your old ride, sell your car simply and securely on cargurus.
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Subaru impreza wrx questions how to make a subaru fast, but. I always wanted a wrxsti and i had just sold my impreza 2. I think there is a reason subaru tuned the car this way and that is for the average consumerdriver to feel like they are strapped to a rocket while they take their kids to school. The wrx is a slick, wellbalanced, funtodrive rally car for the. After only three weeks and 3000 miles of driving, we brought the car in for its. A cobb accessport makes a subaru wrx a better daily driver. Search over 800 listings to find the best local deals. Beyond its robust acceleration and roadholding, the wrx. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information.
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