Ok this thread is for honest and serious readers who can give their own opinion and feedback to other readers who may have the same question just like me.
Last year i bought a 93 AWD Impreza L at a tow yard for freakn $800. hands down it took me about 4 months of searching on the internet and bugging the crap out of a family friend to help me search too. He was the one who got me into Subarus. No doubt about but everyone who hasnt droven a subby has a lot of bs to say. Not til they shut their pie hole just like i did
. But seriously who knew the potential of Subaru Imprezas? Especially the GC version. They are perfect for anyone who wants a safe and yet inexpensive car. I originally wanted to get one because it seemed like a great project car. And it was my first subaru ever!
My Subby!
After owning it for about almost a year... and a lot of modding on the suspension, brakes, tires, wheels, exterior, interior, exhaust, etc... where does this money all go? Of course for enjoyment right? We, especially me, love to see our subbys continue to blossom as we continuing adding parts. Afterwards drive it down the street and let others driving their rice rocket hondas figure out what kind of car it is. The best thing about 93- 01 imprezas is that they are unique in their own way. How? Well, not many people own them... and many modds can be done to make them breath-taking.
By that i mean: ( using other pictures from actual members of RS25.com)
From this-
Into this-
Now that the economy has drastically been declining... even affording goodies for my GC can be ridiculously expensive. Used parts, shipping, and JDM parts are all over priced!! What can i do but tear my hair out :rolleyes4.
From the beginning of purchasing this baby... it was a dream that could never go wrong. yet now everything is ruined. I mean i shouldnt exaggerate it this much. But for those who did engine swaps on their GC8... like a USDM STi engine, or JDM STi Engine... what does it all come out to be worth?? Enjoyment of course! but when you do realize, for whatever reason, that you do need to sell the car... in reality who is going to buy a six year old used Subaru Impreza priced over $15,000 just because of motor swap. And the answer would be of course, loyal subaru drivers. But if i was desperately looking for a great GC8 to start out with... i would purchase an all stock car. The reason is because it is inexpensive and definetly has not been modded to look either crappy or riced out.
And the whole big picture of this article is why i am writing:
Is first because my friends and family have been telling me what a piece of crap car i am dealing with. But if i was ever fortunate enough, i would completely transform my GC and prove to those idiots:monkey: that they were wrong.
Second, i know this may make readers sick..:boxer:. but prepare yourself.... ii want to own a GD and debating on not to actually sell my L. I tryed to consider the possibility of owning the GD and GC...but it is slim. Becausee.... i am only in high school!! But damn it would be nice to own a 2005 GD Sti. I wouldnt have to create a list of what things need to be changed and have keep track of expenses. I would have the STi engine sitting in it...with the tranny. STi interior ...and etc from what you expect to see.
Third, finally i would love to swap my 93 L out with a STi engine. Particular a EJ257. But WWHOO in the FUDGE knows how to deal with wiring aka spider webs that sit behind the dash. And i went to Garage Tuning... got a quote from Kevin and Brian... costing me over 10 G's. It's definitely worth it in the short run to get the swap because the GD version are priced over 20 G's. But in the long run when a recession does follow...those who are short on money will eventually have to sell their beloved ones. Am i right?? Or those who are truthful... will stick by their car and ride it out til it ends. Doubt that high prices in gas will ever fall or the war in Iraq wont possibly end within the next year.. and by then... where will the economy be then?~?~?~
In the end... everything brings me back to the original question after writing this thread... how will it really end???
Last year i bought a 93 AWD Impreza L at a tow yard for freakn $800. hands down it took me about 4 months of searching on the internet and bugging the crap out of a family friend to help me search too. He was the one who got me into Subarus. No doubt about but everyone who hasnt droven a subby has a lot of bs to say. Not til they shut their pie hole just like i did
My Subby!






After owning it for about almost a year... and a lot of modding on the suspension, brakes, tires, wheels, exterior, interior, exhaust, etc... where does this money all go? Of course for enjoyment right? We, especially me, love to see our subbys continue to blossom as we continuing adding parts. Afterwards drive it down the street and let others driving their rice rocket hondas figure out what kind of car it is. The best thing about 93- 01 imprezas is that they are unique in their own way. How? Well, not many people own them... and many modds can be done to make them breath-taking.
By that i mean: ( using other pictures from actual members of RS25.com)
From this-

Into this-

Now that the economy has drastically been declining... even affording goodies for my GC can be ridiculously expensive. Used parts, shipping, and JDM parts are all over priced!! What can i do but tear my hair out :rolleyes4.
From the beginning of purchasing this baby... it was a dream that could never go wrong. yet now everything is ruined. I mean i shouldnt exaggerate it this much. But for those who did engine swaps on their GC8... like a USDM STi engine, or JDM STi Engine... what does it all come out to be worth?? Enjoyment of course! but when you do realize, for whatever reason, that you do need to sell the car... in reality who is going to buy a six year old used Subaru Impreza priced over $15,000 just because of motor swap. And the answer would be of course, loyal subaru drivers. But if i was desperately looking for a great GC8 to start out with... i would purchase an all stock car. The reason is because it is inexpensive and definetly has not been modded to look either crappy or riced out.
And the whole big picture of this article is why i am writing:
Is first because my friends and family have been telling me what a piece of crap car i am dealing with. But if i was ever fortunate enough, i would completely transform my GC and prove to those idiots:monkey: that they were wrong.
Second, i know this may make readers sick..:boxer:. but prepare yourself.... ii want to own a GD and debating on not to actually sell my L. I tryed to consider the possibility of owning the GD and GC...but it is slim. Becausee.... i am only in high school!! But damn it would be nice to own a 2005 GD Sti. I wouldnt have to create a list of what things need to be changed and have keep track of expenses. I would have the STi engine sitting in it...with the tranny. STi interior ...and etc from what you expect to see.
Third, finally i would love to swap my 93 L out with a STi engine. Particular a EJ257. But WWHOO in the FUDGE knows how to deal with wiring aka spider webs that sit behind the dash. And i went to Garage Tuning... got a quote from Kevin and Brian... costing me over 10 G's. It's definitely worth it in the short run to get the swap because the GD version are priced over 20 G's. But in the long run when a recession does follow...those who are short on money will eventually have to sell their beloved ones. Am i right?? Or those who are truthful... will stick by their car and ride it out til it ends. Doubt that high prices in gas will ever fall or the war in Iraq wont possibly end within the next year.. and by then... where will the economy be then?~?~?~

In the end... everything brings me back to the original question after writing this thread... how will it really end???