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There were minor suspension tweaks; other than that the changes were cosmetic -- minor change inside, major changes outside. 2006 is when they made major mechanical changes.
Yep. Get a 2006 WRX if you can afford it. 2.5 liter engine vs 2.0, steering rack improvement, brakes improvement, better interior, bigger wheels and a few other tweaks. The 2005 interior was improved a little compared to the 2004 but that's about it. I had a 2004 WRX wagon and miss that car so much.
it may have been cleared up, but the timing belt isnt recommended, according to Subarus website, until 105k.
Is that on the 2.5i or the WRX?
In any case I think I'd get it changed a bit before that, if memory serves me right, the 2,5l engine is an interference model as well (the 2.0L was, I believe), but it might very well be safe to go to 105k, I think personally I'd change it out around the 75k mark at least.
It is listed as an inspection item on the 2,5i on the 60k mile service, so it might be that the inspections from then on and until 105k is enough.
Ive been in the Subaru community for nearly 10 years, and it's rare that you see someone change a timing belt that early when 105k is recommended. Most of the time, people change them somewhere in the 95-110k mile range. I just got mine done on my 03 WRX at 118k. That's the only maintenance item Ive ever drug my feet on with this car, but luckily it didnt bite me in the butt. The OEM belts, tensioners, etc, are pretty tough.
Ive been in the Subaru community for nearly 10 years, and it's rare that you see someone change a timing belt that early when 105k is recommended. Most of the time, people change them somewhere in the 95-110k mile range. I just got mine done on my 03 WRX at 118k. That's the only maintenance item Ive ever drug my feet on with this car, but luckily it didnt bite me in the butt. The OEM belts, tensioners, etc, are pretty tough.
I know, I've been around (observer not owner) for about the same time frame.
Both the WRX and STi have relatively tough belts, tensioners etc the reason I asked was that the change cycle is shorter in Europe (Norway at least), though it could be based on a number of reasons.
Both the WRX and STi have relatively tough belts, tensioners etc the reason I asked was that the change cycle is shorter in Europe (Norway at least), though it could be based on a number of reasons.
Ive been in the Subaru community for nearly 10 years, and it's rare that you see someone change a timing belt that early when 105k is recommended. Most of the time, people change them somewhere in the 95-110k mile range. I just got mine done on my 03 WRX at 118k. That's the only maintenance item Ive ever drug my feet on with this car, but luckily it didnt bite me in the butt. The OEM belts, tensioners, etc, are pretty tough.
It's a good idea to make sure you are getting OEM or equivalent quality parts installed at timing belt change-out time, if you buy the cheapest TB kit you can find, you will probably regret that. Likewise, if you shop for the cheapest price to have a garage do the deed, be aware they may be using cut rate parts.
It's a good idea to make sure you are getting OEM or equivalent quality parts installed at timing belt change-out time, if you buy the cheapest TB kit you can find, you will probably regret that. Likewise, if you shop for the cheapest price to have a garage do the deed, be aware they may be using cut rate parts.
I just installed the Gates kit, which is pretty highly regarded in the Subaru community.
Gates has been a premium maker of all sorts of belts, hoses, etc. for a long time, no doubt they make a good kit.
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