Chike's '06 WRX TR purchasing thread...

[Chiketkd]

Well as most of you might already know, or have gathered from my sig, my SVX is going to a new owner (Myxalplyx) around the end of January, and around the same time I'm picking up a brand new '06 WRX TR.

I plan on leaving it factory-stock for the first year and competing in SCCA Solo-II D-stock during the '06 season. I'm considering two colors only, both of which my dealer in Richmond has in stock: Crystal Gray Metallic and Steel Gray Metallic:

Crystal Gray







Steel Gray (STI)






I'm looking at two cars both equipped with a 5spd, spoiler and factory boost gauge.

I scheduled a test-drive on Saturday, January 14th at 10am, and my sales guy is mailing me an '06 brochure as I type this. Should have one of these cars in my driveway by January 28th at the latest!

-Chike

[Chiketkd]

Coolest TR I've seen to date:





Interior (with factory boost gauge):





New 4 pot calipers, larger rotors & aluminum lower control arms:



-Chike

[SilverSpear]

Good luck with your purchase Chike, I hope you will not forget our SVX world when owning this baby. Farewell my friend , and do not feel ashamed to drop by sometimes...

[SVXRide]

Kinda tight on the rear leg room, don't you think
-Bill

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by SVXRide

Kinda tight on the rear leg room, don't you think
-Bill

Still more leg room than the SVX and way more head room. Will be easier to load my son in his car seat with the extra two doors as well.

Looking forward to getting it. I'll be buying a tent soon, so the kids and I can go camping during the summer to give my wife a break.

-Chike

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by SilverSpear

Good luck with your purchase Chike, I hope you will not forget our SVX world when owning this baby. Farewell my friend , and do not feel ashamed to drop by sometimes...

Don't worry Danny. I won't be stranger. Even though I doubt I can do anymore How To's!

-Chike

[It's Just Eric]

GAHH!! its so.....generic.
Id have a really hard time switching to one of those , but Im sure your having one too. At least your already used to cloth seats. Youll have to go and re-detail it to get it up to your clean standards, but at least your stating with it new and not all cookie crumb and cheetoey like I did! Good luck !

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by It's Just Eric

GAHH!! its so.....generic.
Id have a really hard time switching to one of those , but Im sure your having one too. At least your already used to cloth seats. Youll have to go and re-detail it to get it up to your clean standards, but at least your stating with it new and not all cookie crumb and cheetoey like I did! Good luck !

I hear you Eric. It's not as generic as the new camry-esque Legacys though as the front end is not to everyone's taste and really stands out. However, I'm looking forward to being behind the wheel of a turbo again - it's been over 5yrs since I owned my former 300ZX TT.

-Chike

[Amazonparrot]

Originally Posted by Chiketkd

Don't worry Danny. I won't be stranger. Even though I doubt I can do anymore How To's!

-Chike

Oh yes you can, working off of my car!

[Royal Tiger]

Chike, you will have to post some photos of when she comes home with you. I will do the same if my baby gets here [fingers crossed...]. Wife OK'd the 951, as long as I can pay for her in cash.

[NikFu S.]

I rolled past a brand new o6 steel grey Sti today.

Maaaan it was sweet.