I was eyeballing Gen4 GT's in the latter part of 2010. Limited funds led me to a very tidy blue MY03 Subaru B4 with 160k on it in February 2011. I joined this forum shortly after where I was warned (like a broken record) about Aids. The biggest issue I ever had with the car was a failed Fuel Pump Controller. I thoroughly enjoyed the B4 and have some very fond memories. So why did I change cars if I loved the B4 so much?
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It was simply time to move on. 220k and five and a half years ownership. The age of the car was catching up with it. I did experience pinging on and off in the later years. But that wasn't the main reason. It was still a reliable car. The clear had faded on the roof and the scoop, valve cover seals were shot and there was a minor exhaust leak. The tune was also a little out after a timing belt service. I spent most of 2015 replacing bushes, bearings and rebuilding brakes. I didn't have the time for it anymore. My new driving habits demanded something a little less worn out.
So I take a look at my accounts and bring up the website for my local Subaru dealership. 3 days later and I'm handed the keys to a black MY16 WRX Premium with only 11k on the clock.
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Why didn't I get the Gen4 GT I always wanted? Simples. Too old and overpriced. My cousin has the H6. I also prefer to drive an automatic. The CVT offered an interesting change. Why didn't I get the Levorg after seeing one in Japan back in 2014? Because Subaru had already taken a hit on the depreciation and its essentially the same car. This WRX came with some extras too as its an ex-Subaru car.
Mods List
On the car when purchased -
Front Window Tint to match privacy glass.
Genuine Mats with WRX Badge and Red Stitching
Genuine Cargo Tray
Paint + Interior Protection Package (I optioned this)
Done -
Personal Plates + Plate Covers
USDM WRX Badge Door Sill Scuff Plates
JDM Fuse Door with Coin Holder
USDM Windshield Sunshade (doesn't fit 100%, gap left by AUDM High Beam Sensor allows for Dash Cam anyway)
JDM MFD Hood with Red Stitching
JDM Shifter Console with Red Stitching + Carbon Style Insert
JDM Black Etched Door Sills
USDM Boot Grocery Hooks from a Legacy
eBay Leather Key Cover with Red Stitching
Cowon AW2 Front + Rear Dash Cam
Genuine Fan Blower Cover from an XV (significantly reduces fan blower noise in the cabin)
JDM LED DRL Foglight Bezel + LED Foglights
JDM Door Mirror Auto Folding with Door Lock
Philips 6000k Number Plate LEDs (probably the most important mod)
Bridgestone RE003
Stainless Valve Caps (better rubber grommet and fitment, common on euro cars)
Upcoming -
JPM Coachworks Leather Handbrake Boot with Red Stitching