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Future Vehicles 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
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Replying to: flamb (Sep 20, 2007 5:13 pm) It's not that you can't afford it, per se, it's that the Impreza 2.5i is going to be a lot more economical to own and operate. The engine uses less fuel, and by using lower octane the fuel itself costs less. Insurance will be cheaper, and without a turbo the oil change intervals are less critical. Figure about 20% extra in ownership costs for a WRX, if you're lucky.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Sep 21, 2007 6:52 am) What?! No way... My WRX and Dave's (my son) Outback Sport cost the same for maintance. Insurance is higher for the WRX, and gas mileage is slightly less using premium, but no way is my WRX 20% more expensive to own and operate. I'd say maybe (?) 10% more, if that. Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Sep 21, 2007 7:41 am) If you're saying it's same maintenance you're either neglecting WRX or overkilling on Outback Sport. I would not put mineral oil into WRX, but synthetic is unnecessary in Outback Sport. Also certain fluid exchanges are much more critical on WRX than Outback Sport. If you are getting better mileage on WRX it means you're not driving it the way it was "meant to". How about tires? WRX's RE92A, aka junk need to be replaced at 25K, 30 it you drive it gently. How long Outback's will last? The new tires would cost more, as they need to be V-rated to make sense on car like WRX. You could put lower rated, but what's the point? Oh - how about dpereciation. Even if WRX has lower rate by couple percentage points, it starts 30% higher (25K vs 19K) - so in terms of dollars, yes it will still be more. Loss of value is single highest position in ownership cost. Yes, 20% is abosolutely reasonable figure. However, if one drives it the way it is "meant" be driven - one should be be prepared for more than that. |
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Replying to: dino001 (Sep 21, 2007 8:04 am) I've got 26K on the original tires, and they are fine. And not I don't pussy-foot through corners. Not driving it as it's "meant to be?" Give me a break... Bob
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Replying to: dino001 (Sep 21, 2007 8:04 am) They don't have 2008 data yet, but for a 2007 WRX TR it was 60 cents per mile, total of $44,895 over 5 years. For an OBS they say 51 cents per mile, $37,907 over 5 years. The actual numbers will vary of course but I was close. |
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Replying to: rsholland (Sep 21, 2007 8:25 am) Juice quoted Edmunds' TCO 51 vs 60c/mile, which includes depreciation, largest and most ignored cost in most peoples' estimations. Sounds awfully close to 20%. So if you add synthetic oil and more frequent changes, it pretty much hits the mark, doesn't it?
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Replying to: dino001 (Sep 21, 2007 8:55 am) Don't drive it hard? Talk to my wife, as she regularly has hold of the grab handle on the roof.  Bob |
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Replying to: dino001 (Sep 21, 2007 8:55 am) Any how, going back to the original post that brought this up, if cost of ownership is a big concern I recommend the Impreza 2.5i Premium, which is well equipped, and ought to cost very little to own and operate. |
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Replying to: flamb (Sep 20, 2007 4:43 pm) I love mine BTW.
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Replying to: volkov (Sep 21, 2007 10:41 am) Sporty cars cost more, that's fair. WRX is a compact with ownership costs on par with mainstream mid-sizers. You gotta pay to play.
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