I bought one. i couldn't believe how amazing that car is. If you haven't driven one, I highly suggest you go out and find one to drive. I was gonna talk the wife into letting me get an IS300, but after driving the WRX, I was sold. I placed an order for a limited edition Blaze yellow WRX with the BBS 17" wheels, Spoiler, Rear diff bash gaurd, Gauge pod with Boost/Volt/Water temp gauges, And the Short Shifter. I am also awaiting the body kit, It hasn't been released yet. After destinatin fee, and prep, no tax (I am tax exempt), the total was $27,750. I have to wait about 3 weeks to get it, as It is a custom order for the Blaze yellow, and the BBS wheels are on back order right now. The cool thing is that they just give you the wheels with no tires mounted. That way I can use the 16" wheels for racing. And have the 17" for the street. I have also placed an order for a RalliSpec 3" exhaust, and a new down pipe. I have to keep the Cats since it is an OBDII car, and there is an extra O2 sensor in there. But I will be removing the Catalyst right before the Turbo, and I will be removing the Tumbler valves in the intake manifold. They are there to help lower emissions on cold start up. I am also going to hook up my old Greddy Boost controller, and Turbo timer. Crank the boost a tad, and hopefully really have some fun. It is tuned at 13.5-14.5 PSI. The JDM spec one is tuned to 18psi, and has Variable valve timing. Why can't we get all the cool, stuff.
I was extremely impressed with the sales guy's knowledge of the car. Most sales people seem to know less than the buyer. This guy was a true Scooby fan. He drove the hell out of the one we test drove. We were doing 4 wheel drifts and hard launches all through the back Amish country here. It was sweet. he wanted to go trail running but I talked him out of it. I am just so freaking excited about this car. I am more excited about this car than I am about the M3 that should be here soon. I guess they just put them on sale last Friday. they have 3 testers on the lot, but they are for testing only. you have to order the one you want.
Anyway I was just so happy I thought I would share. Sorry for being of topic, and long winded.
[This message has been edited by Dr. James (edited March 30, 2001).]
I was extremely impressed with the sales guy's knowledge of the car. Most sales people seem to know less than the buyer. This guy was a true Scooby fan. He drove the hell out of the one we test drove. We were doing 4 wheel drifts and hard launches all through the back Amish country here. It was sweet. he wanted to go trail running but I talked him out of it. I am just so freaking excited about this car. I am more excited about this car than I am about the M3 that should be here soon. I guess they just put them on sale last Friday. they have 3 testers on the lot, but they are for testing only. you have to order the one you want.
Anyway I was just so happy I thought I would share. Sorry for being of topic, and long winded.
[This message has been edited by Dr. James (edited March 30, 2001).]
