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I'm looking into getting a car to replace my Summer bike. Looking around, the only cars I've found that aren't mundane Rollas and Civics, not to mention with 175k+ mileage, are Subies! I've looked at a few other types of cars, but they usually are not maintained properly or have too many miles for my taste. SO! I'm honing in on an Outback Sport (2003+ gen), yet I'm plagued by the thought of being bored with the level of power of that kind of ride. I'm searching for stick-shifts, to get some fun in the snow, but a WRX would certainly bring me up to a comfy level of power. //I almost hopped on a low mileage 5 speed Baha, thinking there's no way I'd be bored with so much practicality Under my budget, I have found a few 2002/2003/2004 WRX's with either 120-147k miles, or one or two with about 100-110k but some risky mechanical issues. For those in the know, what do you think about buying such a WRX? I hear tell the Turbo repairs are frighteningly expensive, and I also don't intend on buying a car I have to replace the H.G. on I'm fine with a little work on my car, but I don't want that in a higher budget ride. For my last Sub, '87 Standard Hatch, that was alright. What should I look out for when buying a used WRX? Are the bug eyes renown for some kind of faults? A family member's friend bought a New WRX back around 2000-2003 (idr), and I heard he had some costly repairs with his turbo setup which became common-place starting that year. This is what I recall from a decade ago, any merit? I'm going to browse the marketplace, hope to get back some useful info as per usual on here! Thanks y'all EDIT: I have also found a few rides with 150-200k but a rebuilt or swapped engine. I frown away from that kind of setup, is there any chance of that working or will I end up with a lot of suspension and trans repairs? And if you are the lad from Chicago who sold your Baha hours before I came for it, I despise you!! (lol jk)