01-08-2011, 06:25 PM
2004 WRX Sport Wagon
123k miles
5-speed
< 1 yr old Sony iPod/Bluetooth head unit
Factory tow hitch
Factory diff protector
Factory roof rack with crossbars
Some spares - oil filters, a couple of extra wheels, the old stereo, floor mats, etc...
Questions, offers, nudie pics to john[dot]chapin[at]gmail[dot]com
Price: $6500 firm
Pictures:
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![[Image: IMG_0716.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/12541-1/IMG_0716.JPG)
![[Image: IMG_0718.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/12546-1/IMG_0718.JPG)
![[Image: IMG_0725.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/12561-1/IMG_0725.JPG)
The Good:
VA inspection good through 05/11
Current on maintenance (timing belt done at 105k)
Brake pads/rotors replaced spring 2010
Good tires (Kumho Ecsta ASX)
Never modded
The Bad:
It occasionally throws P1086/1088 codes, which are for the tumble generator valves in the intake. I've replaced one of the TGV sensors, to no effect. This is just stupid emissions crap - the car still runs/drives fine after I clear the code. The best next step would be to get rid of the TGV valves altogether and reprogram the ECU.
The rear driver's side brake rotor rubs on the mechanism for the parking brake. This manifests itself as a muffled grinding or clunking sound on hard right turns. I pulled the rotor and ground some material off with a Dremel, but the noise is still there. This is a known WRX issue, and I can show pictures of the parking brake drum where the brake rotor rubs.
We've also had an intermittent hard start condition - on warm starts after the car has been parked for 20-30 minutes. The engine was turning over, but not firing. After some research, I cleaned the air filter, IACV, and MAP sensor, and the car hasn't had any starting issues since. That work also appears to have cleared up an occasional high idle.
The Ugly:
It has a dent/scratches/rust on the passenger side front fender, thanks to an ambush by a mailbox. It's been like that for 5 years. The bumpers have been used as, well, bumpers, and they look like it. I think all of these cosmetic things fall under the category of "Subaru Character".
123k miles
5-speed
< 1 yr old Sony iPod/Bluetooth head unit
Factory tow hitch
Factory diff protector
Factory roof rack with crossbars
Some spares - oil filters, a couple of extra wheels, the old stereo, floor mats, etc...
Questions, offers, nudie pics to john[dot]chapin[at]gmail[dot]com
Price: $6500 firm
Pictures:
The Good:
VA inspection good through 05/11
Current on maintenance (timing belt done at 105k)
Brake pads/rotors replaced spring 2010
Good tires (Kumho Ecsta ASX)
Never modded
The Bad:
It occasionally throws P1086/1088 codes, which are for the tumble generator valves in the intake. I've replaced one of the TGV sensors, to no effect. This is just stupid emissions crap - the car still runs/drives fine after I clear the code. The best next step would be to get rid of the TGV valves altogether and reprogram the ECU.
The rear driver's side brake rotor rubs on the mechanism for the parking brake. This manifests itself as a muffled grinding or clunking sound on hard right turns. I pulled the rotor and ground some material off with a Dremel, but the noise is still there. This is a known WRX issue, and I can show pictures of the parking brake drum where the brake rotor rubs.
We've also had an intermittent hard start condition - on warm starts after the car has been parked for 20-30 minutes. The engine was turning over, but not firing. After some research, I cleaned the air filter, IACV, and MAP sensor, and the car hasn't had any starting issues since. That work also appears to have cleared up an occasional high idle.
The Ugly:
It has a dent/scratches/rust on the passenger side front fender, thanks to an ambush by a mailbox. It's been like that for 5 years. The bumpers have been used as, well, bumpers, and they look like it. I think all of these cosmetic things fall under the category of "Subaru Character".
My two feet.
