I dunno what to do

"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus) 06/04/2016 at 21:39 • Filed to: None

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I like this car but it if no WRX. There is a huge difference between a car with 18 miles and one with 177,000. It was nice not worrying. This car has 10x the features. A WRX would be $25k over the next 5 years. Imagine what $25k would do to the Allroad. I don’t think that’s where I would want to spend but just imagine. The thing has some issues what 13 y/o car wouldn’t?

There was one behind me today and I thought it looked amazing which makes me want to keep it and invest in it. Will they ever increase in value either?

wafflesnfalafel > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 21:43

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I bet a 13 yo 4cyl automatic Toyota Camry wouldn’t have issues! (kidding....)

OPPOsaurus WRX > wafflesnfalafel 06/04/2016 at 21:47

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i’ve done more repairs on my ... hmmm... fiance-in-law’s Camry (brother-in-law’s fiance) than the Aud over the last 6 months

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 21:52

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I go through this when I debate “restoring” Crusty or buying something else.

I could dump $3000 into the engine and $10,000 on the body and chassis. Or.. Maintain and save that cash for a first gen Lightning.

Eh. Maintain till death.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > wafflesnfalafel 06/04/2016 at 21:52

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The only car I have seen the CEL on was my 2006 corolla. Though I think the light is broken on the Outback. I have seen it run on 3 cylinders without a CEL.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Birddog 06/04/2016 at 22:07

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i’m not sure what crusty is but LIGHTNING. I’d personally go for the second gen

Have car, will drive (now has a motorcycle too) > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:10

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This may not be the appropriate moment to point out that my 13 year old Mazda 6 doesn’t really have any significant issues...

Seriously though, don’t give up on the Allroad just yet, it needs you!

OPPOsaurus WRX > Birddog 06/04/2016 at 22:12

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there are only a few things that it needs but they are big.

The air ride could use all new bags and struts but at least they all still function

there is an oil leak that comes up to about $1000 to fix and I cant do it myself

I suspect something with the clutch, it seems to slip under certain hard acceleration

the A/C doesn;t work and I havn’t even bothered to look into it

E92M3 > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:13

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While a WRX will cost more, it will retain it’s value better. Piece of mind is worth something too. I would keep the Allroad, and stash money monthly into a “newer car” fund for the next few years. In a couple years you may lust for something else, and you will have a sizeable lump of cash to go towards it.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Have car, will drive (now has a motorcycle too) 06/04/2016 at 22:17

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I feel like some of this could be directly related to prior owner neglect

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:17

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Oof! That last one sucks. The others I would expect. Heck.. They all suck but if it’s a keeper it’s worth it.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Birddog 06/04/2016 at 22:20

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when i tried the A/C i was like yep, pretty much what I thought would happen

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:21

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What was the reasoning behind selling the wrx and buying an allroad again?

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:22

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I just can’t get into that gen F150 styling.

His Stigness > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:27

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Shhh. You're not supposed to tell anyone that. Otherwise, people might realize that Japanese cars are just like other cars and things break.

OPPOsaurus WRX > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 06/04/2016 at 22:29

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the WRX was sold for a Minivan and went to my wife. MY wife’s Escape was sold and the Allroad was purchased with those funds for me. Basically the wife thought she should have the nicer newer safer car for carting around the offspring and I couldn’t really argue much with that. there weren’t funds for two nice new cars.

OPPOsaurus WRX > His Stigness 06/04/2016 at 22:29

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i’m trying to spread the word

OPPOsaurus WRX > Birddog 06/04/2016 at 22:30

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yea I guess that is personal taste but I love that gen

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:31

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It was always love it or hate it.

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:32

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Bad compressor, low charge, dead sensor? Any idea?

OPPOsaurus WRX > Birddog 06/04/2016 at 22:33

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I think the struts are deteriorating and losing thier seal to the bags

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:35

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Ha! I was thinking A/C but Suspension fits too. I’d guess that takes priority.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Birddog 06/04/2016 at 22:38

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Yea 90% of the time I’d rather have the windows down and sunroof open

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:42

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That makes sense. I knew your kids were part of the decision but I was confused as you can put just as many kids in an Allroad as in a WRX.

OPPOsaurus WRX > TheTurbochargedSquirrel 06/04/2016 at 22:46

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I think the kids have only been in the Allroad once so far. Also you can get a rear facing seat

I got $25k for the WRX (then loan so $8k on the end) and the Allroad was $3k

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 22:58

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I’m windows down too normally. Some days A/C is just mandatory though.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Birddog 06/04/2016 at 22:59

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Yea when it’s stop and go and 90

Birddog > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 23:04

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Oh yeah.

Chasaboo > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 23:21

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Clearly you have not heard the axiom, the most expensive car in the world, is a cheap German car.

His Stigness > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/04/2016 at 23:27

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Someone is going to try to commit you though. I know from experience, I am now an outcast in society and can only work in German only shops.

I kid, of course. But I do work in German only shops and people outside of them refuse to belive that all cars break. What most German car owners don't seem to understand though is if they maintained their vehicles, and not just fixed them, they wouldn't have to "fix" them all the time.

Ferdinand Adlersflügel > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/09/2016 at 22:39

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Does your Allroad have the jumpseats?

OPPOsaurus WRX > Ferdinand Adlersflügel 06/10/2016 at 07:47

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no, but if I were to keep this thing, that is something I would hunt down, especially with child #3 on the way. I’ve heard its completely swappable, seat belts and all.

Ferdinand Adlersflügel > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/12/2016 at 20:25

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Yes, it’s very possible, and not too hard. Most, if not all, of the C5 A6 Avants had the jump seats so parts can be sourced.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Ferdinand Adlersflügel 06/12/2016 at 21:14

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do u know anything about the clutches?

Ferdinand Adlersflügel > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/15/2016 at 17:04

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I know it does stuff and things. I could pass specific questions onto my mother. She’d be able to answer nearly any question regarding the car.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Ferdinand Adlersflügel 06/15/2016 at 19:13

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Do I need to replace mine and how do you do it?

Ferdinand Adlersflügel > OPPOsaurus WRX 06/15/2016 at 20:50

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You don’t need to replace it but if you were going to, I would suggest replacing it with another clutch.
In all seriousness, it’s possible to do in a normal garage, but a lift makes it much easier. It’s very tight, but possible.

I’m sure you will be looking at various different clutches, and I don’t know what your plans for power are, but select one that’s comfortable enough for daily driving but robust enough for any potential upgrades, obviously. However, at your mileage, I wouldn’t play with power upgrades until you are absolutely certain everything else is up to snuff. But I still wouldn’t play with power upgrades.

OPPOsaurus WRX > Ferdinand Adlersflügel 06/15/2016 at 21:43

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Yea there is a long list of crap to do before I get into power. By the time I to that, if I still have it, I would probably be fine with replacing it again. I was thinking I might need a new friction plate or something along that line