Actually USB specs allow for different power profiles with a maximum of 5.0 A, 100 W.

My wife's XV Crosstrek is CVT and I honestly can't complain about it. It did feel a little weird at first when it would hold a certain RPM for a bit, but it performs just fine.

That's sucks, both your experience and with the GTI. You're in a tough spot at that age because of other reckless young adults, which is why insurance is also more expensive for that age bracket. I bought my first WRX at age 23 and at age 38 on my 3rd WRX. Maybe you'll snag one the next time around.

Neutral: Would You Buy A Subaru? If you were in the market for a new car would you at least cross-shop it?

Unless you need something only the STI offers (e.g. DCCD), save a few thousand and get a premium or limited WRX. You can then spend some of the money you saved on a COBB Access Port. You'll have 290.7 peak horse power and a torque peak of 279.9 lb-ft.

Kind of. The 2009 had a 2.5l whereas the 2015 eked out a few more HP on just a 2.0l engine. The STI as mentioned is what really needs a power bump, the WRX has gotten pretty close to it in horse power and the STI has remained unchanged in that department since 2008, sitting at 305HP.

Well my 2015 has more power (268) than my 04 had (227) while also getting much better fuel economy than the old ones did. But I'm with you, give me more power!

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I'd be down with a front plate if they were thin euro plates that didn't block part of the radiator or oil cooler or intercooler.

It's an impossible dream, but wouldn't it be great if there was a global safety standard set for cars?

It is a broad statement but that shouldn't invalidate it altogether. Diet and Exercise such a contentious subject because it varies per person. A person's physical or mental health is very complex so when giving advice to a large audience the best that can be given is some general statement. Each person needs to…

I had slipped the clutch on my 04 maybe a handful of times and yes it stunk, but replacing your clutch at 100k doesn't sound too bad for burning it constantly. Were you push more than factory HP? Those first models I believe, used the same transmissions as the non-turbo Impreza and couldn't take too much extra power.…

Ouch, just ouch. I'd want to punch in the face whoever built that car too. When I traded in my first WRX after 8 years and stage 2 mods it was still running fine. My sales guy said they only needed to replace the spark plugs and it sold within a week. I feel for you, I'd have dumped that car after the exploding…

Which one did you have? I had an 04, 2011 and now a 2015. The 2011 was hit by someone who ran a red light. My rear passenger side was hit by a 92 Cadillac Deville going about 40mph. My WRX took the hit way better than my neck did. If you can't notice it, the back wheel was broken and leaning a bit sideways. But I was…

Depends on what someone calls highway speed, but typically ~2,200 - 2,500 RPM in 6th gear.

It does better than that. Over the first 10,000 miles I had a city/hwy combined 28.5 MPG. On the highway I get ~36 MPG. I drove from Austin to Santa Fe to Las Vegas to Utah and back a few months ago with my 2015 WRX, so I had plenty data samples.

Hydration helps more than most people would expect, don't neglect it.

This is the reason they shouldn't be retired. Ok maybe there are other reasons, but THIS!!

I gathered as much with the first part, but it was a good segue for me. I actually know people who think 1000 calories of crap food is the same as 1000 calories of healthy food.

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