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Subaru Impreza WRX - READ ONLY
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#5169 of 11554 tetsujin by hunter001
Feb 15, 2002 (2:07 am)
Edmunds lists the Auto-wagon WRX 0-60 time at 6.7secs not 8.7secs. Like all times recorded by Magazines, these times are obtained by aggressive driving with brake-torqueing. I believe Edmunds should be able to obtain 6.2secs or so with abusive driving with a manual transmissioned WRX. Essentially, the Auto-WRX is slower than the manual-WRX by about 0.5secs. If a magazine like Motortrend were to test the Auto-WRX, the time should drop to 6.0secs (or a bit less) or so. I am basing this on the times Edmunds has been able to get from my other car, versus the time Motortrend has been able to obtain. Edmunds consistently is about 0.7-0.9 seconds off the time obtained by other magazines and unfortunately, no other premier magazine has done a test on the Auto-WRX, for us to have a reliable comparison between the manual and the Auto-WRX 0-60 times. So if a magazine obtained 5.2secs with the manual-WRX, they should be able to obtain 5.7secs with the Auto-WRX on the same day, same time, under the same driving conditions. If a magazine obtained 5.7secs 0-60 for the manual-WRX, they should be able to obtain 6.2secs 0-60 for the Auto-WRX, under the same conditions and so on. You should not cross-compare timings across magazines (which are done by totally different drivers under totally different conditions) for a reliable comparison.Check out the following link (by clicking on "Specs" and scrolling down to "Performance Data"):
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2002/subaru/impreza/wrxawd4drsportwagon20l4cylturbo4a/
Later...AH
PS: I just found that the above link does not work. So go to "New Cars" and then click on "Subaru" and then scroll down to "2002 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 4A)", and you will find the 6.7secs listed as the 0-60 time for the Auto-WRX-Sportwagon.
#5170 of 11554 by hunter001
Feb 15, 2002 (2:40 am)
Check out the following link - then choose "2002 Subaru Impreza WRX AWD 4dr Sport Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 4A)" by scrolling down and then click on "Specs and Safety" and then scroll down to "performance data"):
http://www.edmunds.com/new/subaru/index.html
Later...AH
#5171 of 11554 Edmunds Automatic review - direct link ;-) by bluesubie
Feb 15, 2002 (7:36 am)
tetsujin was right. 8.7 secs in a regular launch, 6.7 with a brake stand.You're missing out on what makes a Subaru fun if you're only concerned about 0-60 times. What does SubieGal say? Any fool can go fast in a straight line.
[p.c. mode] the preceding was a general statement and not directed at any one individual [/p.c. mode] http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/spin/48462/article.html
"...From a standing start, the automatic amplifies the engine's sluggish low-end response. Step on the throttle after coming off the brake, and the WRX dribbles forward. In our first acceleration run, we recorded an unimpressive 0-to-30-mph time of 4.0 seconds on the way to an 8.7-second 0-to-60. Better results can be obtained by using a brake torque launch technique ... Done this way, the WRX winds up to about 3,000 rpm and then shoots forward vigorously once the brakes are released. Our best acceleration run gave us a 0-to-60 time of 6.7 seconds with the quarter-mile occurring in 15.1 seconds at 89.0 mph..."
-Dennis
#5172 of 11554 Prices/options for WRX by sameers1
Feb 15, 2002 (9:02 am)
I am very interested in the WRX and wanted to get some sense of what dealers are asking in terms of price vis-a-vis invoice/MSRP. Also, I looked through the optional equipment, and am not sure I need any of these. What are your thoughts on options? Has anyone purchased a pure base model car? Thanks in advance for any assistance.(BTW, I live in Tampa, Florida, if anyone has some local dealer info, please pass it on.)
#5173 of 11554 Sameers by 1subydown1togo
Feb 15, 2002 (9:23 am)
The place to go to in Tampa is Mastro Subaru..very WRX friendly. If you can't find a good deal there, try Fitzgerald in Clearwater; but I would try Mastro first#5174 of 11554 Hello Scooby Fans!!!!!! by scoobyblu
Feb 15, 2002 (9:27 am)
Just bought my blue Wrx!!! God this car is fun!! I'm hating the break in period though
Anyway just wanted to say hello. I'm looking forward to getting some great advice from you more experienced Subaru owners. Happy Motoring everyone
#5175 of 11554 Neal by 1subydown1togo
Feb 15, 2002 (9:29 am)
Congrats! Enjoy the Wrx...guess it's blue?...tell us about it...Welcome to the board!
#5176 of 11554 Thanks!! by scoobyblu
Feb 15, 2002 (9:38 am)
I just bought it 3 weeks ago after drooling for 8 months hahaha. I did get the blue. M/t, upgraded stereo system (which I keep to a whisper so I can hear the turbo do its thing), spoiler, and a few other options. Now I know what all the rave is about. hahaha I may be looking in the future to beef up the performance (like it needs it) but will wait until I get some sound advice. Anyway I'm just glad to be here.
#5177 of 11554 What i meant was... by narenji
Feb 15, 2002 (10:58 am)
You'll end up abusing your manual transmission/clutch by trying to do a really good launch and try to get close to 6-6.5 secs with an MT, but I'd think that with an Auto WRX, it's probably easier to do a brake stand and accelerate it fast, because the car is shifting for you. You may still be abusing the automatic even if you do a standing start without a brake stand, but to me, I think an automatic would suffer less abuse in my hands than a manual if I tried to accelerate fast. Maybe I do suck as a MT driver, but I've never really shifted very fast, my shifts are usually relatively slow, even if I want to accelerate fast. I guess I'm too sensitive to hurting my car. Sorry I'm not as good as you pros.Advertisement
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