Firespray401 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Good morning everyone! My name is Mitch! I have been reading up here on the forum for a while now. I recently sold a 2005 Impreza 2.5 RS and am buying this weekend a 2001 Mustang Cobra with only 17,000 miles! I plan on buying in the future a Generation 2 or 3 sedan for a DD sometime in the near future. I came across this ad; http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1954508399.html I would be very interested if it was in a few month from now but I am not in the position to purchase yet. My question is, what are the chances of another RX sedan becoming available in the future in the Northwest? Do you see a few a year being sold or only a few every few years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) They get passed around like a fat blunt.... The EA82T's are hideous engines. You don't want one. Do some searches here on the board of "EA82T", etc. You especially don't want an '85/'86 RX sedan. That will have the old flapper-MAF fuel/ignition system which is a pain to work on and parts are rare. Take it from the ad - the guy is selling that POS because it's cracked a head (not at all uncommon with that engine) and he's tired of the foolishness surrounding that engine. Do yourself a favor and buy a nice 90 to 94 Legacy. Trust me you will love it. If you want something older find an EA81 sedan - or even an EA82 sedan with the 5 speed D/R. Anything but the EA82 Turbo. You will just hate it if you buy it and you'll be the next guy with a posting like that on craigslist. GD Edited October 1, 2010 by GeneralDisorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firespray401 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Haha well put GD! Like the first line the most! Yeah I have read about the many flaws with the AE82t. I just like the styling of the RX. Legacy's are going for cheap that was high on my list. Thank for your insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 If you like the styleing and don't mind an engine swap - they are ripe for installing an EJ22 (2.2 non turbo). With an adaptor plate and drilled flywheel they bolt righ up and give you a 20 HP increase with NO turbo. . Plus being that the RX's are already setup for fuel injection you don't even have to change the fuel pump or worry about the tank not being baffled, etc. It works out nicely as a swap platform. But otherwise - stear way clear of that engine. GD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firespray401 Posted October 1, 2010 Author Share Posted October 1, 2010 Yeah I think whatever I buy will eventually be something I would like to work on. My original plan was to buy a Loyale sedan and run it for a while and do the EJ22 swap or maybe something a little more but that would not be for some time! The EA to EJ swap write up looks very informative so to get my feet wet that would be the best. That is good to know that the RX already being setup for fuel injection! Again thank you for the advise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glcoupeguy Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 XT6. none of the problems of an EA82T and alot more power than an EA82. well.... more power than both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firespray401 Posted October 4, 2010 Author Share Posted October 4, 2010 XT6 swap? Think the XT6 looks awesome but have to have a sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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