GNG_Kirby Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Either build my EJ25 that I'm going to be doing a head gasket job on, or save up cash and buy an STI setup? Comments on ideas are greatly appriciated. Also, if you think I should build the EJ25, what would you suggest for aftermarket internal performance parts for the engine? (pistons, cams, all that sorts of stuff) Keep in mind that I am 17 and make mininum wage ($8.55), but I got a decent amount of money to spend right now (almost 2k cash) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdubs Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'd say just fix the headgaskets, do all the maintenance and don't dump a ton of money into the car. Your absolute best bet would be to get the car running, save up some good cash to buy a WRX, maybe an STi, or an 05+ LGT.I never normally suggest just buying a new car, but I don't think it'd be economically beneficial to you to upgrade the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNG_Kirby Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'd say just fix the headgaskets, do all the maintenance and don't dump a ton of money into the car. Your absolute best bet would be to get the car running, save up some good cash to buy a WRX, maybe an STi, or an 05+ LGT. I never normally suggest just buying a new car, but I don't think it'd be economically beneficial to you to upgrade the engine. Makes sense. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Yeah I'd say the same thing as bdubs, don't dump that much money into your car because not everyone is going to want to pay the extra money for the STi setup if you are forced to sell it for any reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickfast Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'd say just fix the headgaskets, do all the maintenance and don't dump a ton of money into the car. Your absolute best bet would be to get the car running, save up some good cash to buy a WRX, maybe an STi, or an 05+ LGT. I never normally suggest just buying a new car, but I don't think it'd be economically beneficial to you to upgrade the engine. Agreed about the maintenance/not dumping money into an LGT. The most beneficial thing to do at this point IMO is get some driver training/schooling. Might seem a little expensive, but it's transferrable between cars, will actually make you a faster driver, and you'll appreciate your car (whatever it may be) much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httrdd Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 If you decide to do a build you can build a stronger bottom end, turbo internals and turbo it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one bad bg Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 .....save money, buy 04 sti, keep lgt for dd, be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 If you're a teen you don't want a WRX. The insurance will be horrific. I was gonna buy one when I was 18. I could afford it and all, but the insurance was thousands a year. That's why I settled on the '96 legacy L. I'm 19 now and pay something like $700 a year. But next summer, or summer after I want to put a faster engine in, but for now I'm really happy just having a working car. I drive it all over the country, take it offroad, etc. I say just fix 'er up, keep 'er running and be happy until you have a good job to pay for mods. On the topic of mods .... if you find a nice engine/turbo setup for, say, $1500, it's probably going to cost you $3000 by the end because the turbo blew, and something stupid broke, and there was some random expensive part you didn't think you need, and possibly just because you're modding your car on a tuesday you'll need to go spend $300 on some part. Just the way it goes modding an old car. I say save your money and instead of spending it on your car, save up for an apartment for when you move out of your parent's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnectar Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 if you can do the work yourself why not do a wrx swap, i mean the engine if you get it at a good price wont be to bad. just saw that someone paid around 8500 for his swap, so if you can do it yourself its probably worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNG_Kirby Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 There is a totaled 2003 WRX on CL for 5k, with the 2.0 turbo engine. No frame damage or anything, but for the 2.0 and interior, I'll see if I can maybe pick that up. Gotta sell my Stealth first. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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