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Hey mate thanks for replying to my question, I was seriously looking at getting a WRX, but was told to look at the evo VII GTA, which has the INVECS 5 speed tiptronic gearbox, same concept as the WRX's sport mode. I am now in the process of importing one, and it looks as though I'm getting it at a good price too - a 2002 EVO VII GTA for around $30000... A very nice package as well with full leather interior and tv screen for TV/Navigation and DVD.
So when you're looking for a change, do go pass this lil beauty :)
I will report back to you once I have the car.
Its been almost a year since the last comment and my fourth year of ownership. I have done well over 50,000 kays. Yep, I am the original reviewer.
What can I say. The car is flawless. It is as reliable and tight as it was on day 1. Mind, I have kept it totally stock and original other than upgrading the audio. The only major expense has been in replacing brake pads and tyres - but that's to be expected in any performance car.
I recently read an article in Australia (drive.com.au), which confirmed that the Subaru WRX and WRX STi had among the best resale value. Given my positive experience with this car (which I am still hanging onto, as frankly I have yet to find a worthy successor) I can entirely understand why.
Having recently seen the new MY08 WRX (with its controversial styling), I am willing to bet that the MY01-07 WRX's will continue to be as popular as ever. And although the manual Rexxies are undoubtedly the most popular buy, I am entirely happy with the now relatively rare auto for its day to day livability in traffic. Still very happy - how many people can say that after 4 years of ownership? !
As I have owned the Subaru's in past (I drive Volvo now, mostly because of it's comfort), I can say there isn't ANY car out there that can compete with Subaru on reliability aspect.
Do yourself a favour and don't trade the car in. At least not on a Golf (or any VW as that matters). Unless you want to pay a lot of money on repairs.
Original reviewer again -- and yes, I still have the same car after 5 years of ownership. Is it still reliable? Yep. Granted, the 100,000 kay service was quite expensive and brake pads and tyres have worn quickly. But it is still as reliable as ever. Having still failed to find a better new car out there (for reasonable money) to trade her in for - but getting a little bored - I did something I did not think I would do - I modified her! New exhaust and chip have revitalised her somewhat but she is still as driveable as ever.
Hi there, is the sport shift on the wheel, and is it a 4 or 5-speed auto?
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