Page 1 of 1

My New Subaru Project/Modding from scratch

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:52 pm
by n2x4
Hey Guys,

I managed to pick up a Impreza wagon off of craigslist. I've always wanted an Impreza and I couldn't pass this one up. I started building it over on rs25.com and thought I'd post the build in case anyone wanted to see it:

http://www.rs25.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82356

What sucks is I added how much money I've spent on this POS and I'm up to $2,800 in parts alone and I haven't started on the engine yet. :oops:

It's very true - if you want a modded car you should buy one that's already done/started because it will be cheaper that way in the end. Not that I plan on selling this car, but I'll never get out of it what I've put into it. I do enjoy working on it but wow, I didn't know I spent that much! A lot of little purchases add up!

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:56 pm
by evolutionmovement
Cars are lousy investments. Try not to see them that way and you'll be happier. I try to think of it as how much cheaper it is than having a drug, gambling, or whore addiction.

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:06 pm
by Fkyx
LOL. That first photo and caption are CLASSIC!

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:14 pm
by n2x4
evolutionmovement wrote:Cars are lousy investments. Try not to see them that way and you'll be happier. I try to think of it as how much cheaper it is than having a drug, gambling, or whore addiction.
I agree. However I've had pretty good luck with cars. It is a good addiction as well. My project has been funded entirely off of the profits I've made selling cars. (Sold a 95 eclipse and doubled my money, did the same with an SS I had). I've also gotten really good deals on my parts, it's just hard to believe how fast it all adds up. I do enjoy the satisfaction of doing it yourself, and doing it right.

Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:21 pm
by James614
I wouldn't consider a car an investment at all. Unless you buy a junker or find a steal and know that you can get much more for it, it's just gonna accumulate miles and rust and require costly maintenence and it's just plain silly to think of what you "get out of it" in monetary terms.

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:48 am
by ericem
Nice!

I like the SS's in the background to!

Image

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 6:16 am
by SILINC3R
how many subarus do you have hogger. but seriously nice. i have been thinking about getting the wagon but i really want the 2.5rs. coupe or sedan. thta will be the next subaru

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:48 pm
by n2x4
SILINC3R wrote:how many subarus do you have hogger. but seriously nice. i have been thinking about getting the wagon but i really want the 2.5rs. coupe or sedan. thta will be the next subaru
I had three SS's (two 91's and a 94) plus the wagon. So four total.
I just sold the white SS last week so I'm back down to 3 :(
I've owned a total of 6 Subarus though.

I've always wanted an RS Impreza ever since the first day the Subaru dealership got one on the lot. There's just something about the front end of that car that just looks awesome. My ideal car would have been a sedan converted to an STI, but I'm starting with the wagon to RS and then to turbo and eventually to STI.

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:02 pm
by Fkyx
n2x4 wrote:I've always wanted an RS Impreza ever since the first day the Subaru dealership got one on the lot. There's just something about the front end of that car that just looks awesome. My ideal car would have been a sedan converted to an STI, but I'm starting with the wagon to RS and then to turbo and eventually to STI.
I love the front, too! The RS Impreza is the only car in that family that I would bother to own.

Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 4:25 pm
by SILINC3R
Fkyx wrote..
I love the front, too! The RS Impreza is the only car in that family that I would bother to own
i agree with you