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Chike's '06 WRX TR purchasing thread...
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
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) Last edited by Chiketkd; 01-04-2006 at 01:42 PM. |
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Other pics...
Coolest TR I've seen to date:
Interior (with factory boost gauge): New 4 pot calipers, larger rotors & aluminum lower control arms: -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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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...
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Kinda tight on the rear leg room, don't you think
-Bill
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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
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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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 !
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-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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Congrats Chike,
Personaly I'd rather have a Forester XT (more of a sleeper) cause as much as I like the WRX (and I do like them) they seem so much more common place to me. And if space is an issue, get a Tribeca.....LOL And given the choice between the two colors, I'd pick the Steel Gray
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!!!! Chike I saw one at the dealer while I was looking at a 2005 WRX. Not an 06 but at least it would be new to me Im seriously considering trading my SVX in on a base WRX at the end of next week so we'll definitely have to hang out! And you better pay a visit when youre here in Richmond lol!
Which dealer are you going to? The one on West Broad?
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-Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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I wonder if I can get the 4.9 with mine being an 05... Hmm Ill have to make a phone call
Ill only have 220hp but Ill have a manual and a turbo at least 23.5? Mmm good deal... Def a good deal and def better than the 30+ for a STi
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Space isn't a huge issue, but my family situation requires that I get a 4 door asap. -Chike
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"Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." - Plato 2013 Cosmic Blue 5spd Evo X GSR 2006 Galaxy Gray 6MT RX-8 (sold) 2006 Steel Gray WRX TR (sold) 1996 Brilliant Red SVX L (sold) |
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The '06 WRXs are *rated* at 230hp, but Cobb measured 202hp at the wheels on their awd mustang dyno (on the exact same dyno '02 5spd WRX made 169hp, '05 Legacy GT made 196hp, '04 FXT made 192hp). It is estimated that the '06 WRXs make 252hp at the crank (bone-stock). -Chike P.S. Here's a dyno graph showing an '04 FXT (Base) vs an '06 WRX (Test):
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My main reason for looking at an 05 is because theyre making hellacious deals on them.
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