Used Purchase help: '01/02 WRX vs. '01 5MT Max
10-20-2002, 02:04 PM
#2
Re: Used Purchase help: '01/02 WRX vs. '01 5MT Max
Originally posted by PeterUbers
Both are gunna cost about the same, I'm thinking Max wins for size, WRX wins for the "fun" factor.. anyone w/ any input?
Both are gunna cost about the same, I'm thinking Max wins for size, WRX wins for the "fun" factor.. anyone w/ any input?
because I dont really need the all wheel drive and turbo. max is just as fun for me when tuned. I am questioning subarus reliablity when the miles with pile up. I just sold a maxima with 124K miles that runs like new and you will never tell it had that many miles. Im going for 2k 5psd SE maxima myself. Unless I see a 2k2
10-20-2002, 02:15 PM
#5
If you want decent performance and good reliablility - Maxima.
If you want great performance and poor reliability - WRX.
Both are fun, the WRX naturally has a little more kick to it but you can put more people in the Maxima. Also IMO the WRX is not a good-looking car. But I would still take it over the Maxima for the performance.
-Cyrus
If you want great performance and poor reliability - WRX.
Both are fun, the WRX naturally has a little more kick to it but you can put more people in the Maxima. Also IMO the WRX is not a good-looking car. But I would still take it over the Maxima for the performance.
-Cyrus
10-20-2002, 02:28 PM
#8
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all out speed, the wrx will always be faster. there are so much more aftermarket support for a wrx than a maxima. upgrading the turbo and controller alone will get you into the 12s if not 11's
maxima is more reliable and more of a daily driver. so if that matters, than choose a maxima.
maxima is more reliable and more of a daily driver. so if that matters, than choose a maxima.
10-20-2002, 02:30 PM
#9
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: NJ
Posts: 5,630
I've owned 2 Maximas and now own a WRX.
I don't understand how a many people can honestly say a WRX is NOT reliable. They have been in the States for what...a year now? Too short of amount of time to declare statements like that. True, they have been around a lot longer over on the other side of the world, but even they don't say the WRX is unreliable. You may hear stories of parts breaking, but this happens on every car that becomes highly modified or continuously beaten on.
As far as the weak tranny...well most of those problems happened in the first year but now has been corrected due to weak materials from Fuji industries. If you beat on any transmission, it will break. That is always a given rule.
If you want a drag car, neither the WRX or Maxima is ideal. Family sedan vs a rally car.
The WRX def. wins for fun factor but if you want room and some pep, get a Maxima. If you don't mind being in a tiny car that has a bit more pep (notice I didn't claim "fast") then consider a WRX.
I bought mine because I like the AWD, and the Boxer 4 (Based off of Porsche Design) and the fact that is it turbocharged. I also love the look of the WRX, while others think its the ugliest thing in the world (Bad self esteem? Perhaps
).
This is my opinion only. Not everyone will agree.
BTW-for the non i-club memebers, the WRX is already pulling off mid 9's down the 1320.
Not bad for a rally car w/ a boxer 4.
I don't understand how a many people can honestly say a WRX is NOT reliable. They have been in the States for what...a year now? Too short of amount of time to declare statements like that. True, they have been around a lot longer over on the other side of the world, but even they don't say the WRX is unreliable. You may hear stories of parts breaking, but this happens on every car that becomes highly modified or continuously beaten on.
As far as the weak tranny...well most of those problems happened in the first year but now has been corrected due to weak materials from Fuji industries. If you beat on any transmission, it will break. That is always a given rule.
If you want a drag car, neither the WRX or Maxima is ideal. Family sedan vs a rally car.
The WRX def. wins for fun factor but if you want room and some pep, get a Maxima. If you don't mind being in a tiny car that has a bit more pep (notice I didn't claim "fast") then consider a WRX.
I bought mine because I like the AWD, and the Boxer 4 (Based off of Porsche Design) and the fact that is it turbocharged. I also love the look of the WRX, while others think its the ugliest thing in the world (Bad self esteem? Perhaps
). This is my opinion only. Not everyone will agree.
BTW-for the non i-club memebers, the WRX is already pulling off mid 9's down the 1320.
Not bad for a rally car w/ a boxer 4.
10-20-2002, 03:43 PM
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 641
Originally posted by Synki
I've owned 2 Maximas and now own a WRX.
I don't understand how a many people can honestly say a WRX is NOT reliable. They have been in the States for what...a year now? Too short of amount of time to declare statements like that. True, they have been around a lot longer over on the other side of the world, but even they don't say the WRX is unreliable. You may hear stories of parts breaking, but this happens on every car that becomes highly modified or continuously beaten on.
As far as the weak tranny...well most of those problems happened in the first year but now has been corrected due to weak materials from Fuji industries. If you beat on any transmission, it will break. That is always a given rule.
If you want a drag car, neither the WRX or Maxima is ideal. Family sedan vs a rally car.
The WRX def. wins for fun factor but if you want room and some pep, get a Maxima. If you don't mind being in a tiny car that has a bit more pep (notice I didn't claim "fast") then consider a WRX.
I bought mine because I like the AWD, and the Boxer 4 (Based off of Porsche Design) and the fact that is it turbocharged. I also love the look of the WRX, while others think its the ugliest thing in the world (Bad self esteem? Perhaps).
This is my opinion only. Not everyone will agree.
BTW-for the non i-club memebers, the WRX is already pulling off mid 9's down the 1320. Not bad for a rally car w/ a boxer 4.
I've owned 2 Maximas and now own a WRX.
I don't understand how a many people can honestly say a WRX is NOT reliable. They have been in the States for what...a year now? Too short of amount of time to declare statements like that. True, they have been around a lot longer over on the other side of the world, but even they don't say the WRX is unreliable. You may hear stories of parts breaking, but this happens on every car that becomes highly modified or continuously beaten on.
As far as the weak tranny...well most of those problems happened in the first year but now has been corrected due to weak materials from Fuji industries. If you beat on any transmission, it will break. That is always a given rule.
If you want a drag car, neither the WRX or Maxima is ideal. Family sedan vs a rally car.
The WRX def. wins for fun factor but if you want room and some pep, get a Maxima. If you don't mind being in a tiny car that has a bit more pep (notice I didn't claim "fast") then consider a WRX.
I bought mine because I like the AWD, and the Boxer 4 (Based off of Porsche Design) and the fact that is it turbocharged. I also love the look of the WRX, while others think its the ugliest thing in the world (Bad self esteem? Perhaps
). This is my opinion only. Not everyone will agree.
BTW-for the non i-club memebers, the WRX is already pulling off mid 9's down the 1320.
Not bad for a rally car w/ a boxer 4.
10-20-2002, 09:18 PM
#11
Originally posted by MaximaGXE93
I like the look of the new WRX. But to me the car only looks good in blue.
I like the look of the new WRX. But to me the car only looks good in blue.
10-20-2002, 09:41 PM
#12
WRX
A friend has one (in blue 
) and it's a blast.
As much as I love the Max, it's not the car for me this time around. I don't need the passenger room and I don't see the point in driving a FWD, family sedan at my age.
The WRX is what suits me. AWD, small, fun, fast, and it hauls (at least the wagon does).
As for reliability, check out those long-term tests the mags do. They beat the snot out of the car and it holds just fine.
It looks like I'll be joining the cult soon enough.
) and it's a blast.As much as I love the Max, it's not the car for me this time around. I don't need the passenger room and I don't see the point in driving a FWD, family sedan at my age.
The WRX is what suits me. AWD, small, fun, fast, and it hauls (at least the wagon does).
As for reliability, check out those long-term tests the mags do. They beat the snot out of the car and it holds just fine.
It looks like I'll be joining the cult soon enough.
10-21-2002, 01:48 AM
#13
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 641
Re: WRX
Originally posted by CoolMax
A friend has one (in blue) and it's a blast.
As much as I love the Max, it's not the car for me this time around. I don't need the passenger room and I don't see the point in driving a FWD, family sedan at my age.
The WRX is what suits me. AWD, small, fun, fast, and it hauls (at least the wagon does).
As for reliability, check out those long-term tests the mags do. They beat the snot out of the car and it holds just fine.
It looks like I'll be joining the cult soon enough.
A friend has one (in blue
) and it's a blast.As much as I love the Max, it's not the car for me this time around. I don't need the passenger room and I don't see the point in driving a FWD, family sedan at my age.
The WRX is what suits me. AWD, small, fun, fast, and it hauls (at least the wagon does).
As for reliability, check out those long-term tests the mags do. They beat the snot out of the car and it holds just fine.
It looks like I'll be joining the cult soon enough.
By then there will probably be more cool cars to choose from.
10-21-2002, 12:21 PM
#18
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 1,402
Here we go again! I debated this not too long ago. It was getting a WRX or supercharging my Maxima. I went with the latter for several reasons, most related to family circumstances.
To make a long story short:
If any of the following apply get a WRX:
**Big time into modding your car/LOVE aftermarket stuff.
**Want > 350 hp...reliably without breaking the bank.
**Want a 12 second daily driver.
**Don;t mind bug-eye headlights.
**Are less than 200 lbs so you can fit comfortably in smaller seats.
**Don't need to take clients out to fancy restaurants.
Get a WRX!
WRX is pure power. It rides like a freaking go-kart, but can do 60' times like NO maxima can.
Maxima = a good balance of luxury, power, size/image.
Peace & I'm out
To make a long story short:
If any of the following apply get a WRX:
**Big time into modding your car/LOVE aftermarket stuff.
**Want > 350 hp...reliably without breaking the bank.
**Want a 12 second daily driver.
**Don;t mind bug-eye headlights.
**Are less than 200 lbs so you can fit comfortably in smaller seats.
**Don't need to take clients out to fancy restaurants.
Get a WRX!
WRX is pure power. It rides like a freaking go-kart, but can do 60' times like NO maxima can.
Maxima = a good balance of luxury, power, size/image.
Peace & I'm out
10-21-2002, 07:41 PM
#20
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Posts: 1,868
i was debating selling my max for a wrx, but i would rather just pay the max off and continue with my modding. but if i had the cash and didnt have to worry about college i would sell my 97' and get a wrx, so if you dont have a family and could care less about luxery and such, get a wrx
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