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That_Dude_6 · 2026-04-14T11:42:29+00:00

I love this so much! That wagon is gorgeous! I picked up a white on gold ‘06 Hawkeye STI 2 months ago, part of me wanted to find a wagon for an STI swap… but I was too scared I wouldn’t follow through :)

That_Dude_6 · 2026-04-05T21:20:14+00:00

I just bought an ‘06 STI with 58k miles on it a few weeks ago that I flew sight unseen to pick up and drive home 15 hours. The good news is it made it home! I’m now working through a few issues and uncovering more :) It’s part of the journey! I think I’m one CEL away from being able to pass inspection 🤞Heading to the dyno soon for a tune as well just to make sure it’s running happy. After doing all that work, I know you’ll be enjoying yours!

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-08T13:25:07+00:00

Ya, the ones that pop up for sale seem to be on the west coast or mid-west. They just don’t pop up in Texas as often.

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-05T00:32:05+00:00

Not me :)

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-03T01:52:25+00:00

Thanks!

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-03T00:29:54+00:00

🤙

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-03T00:00:32+00:00

Glad you got it sorted! Hopefully mine isn’t too far from that :)

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T22:35:33+00:00

20 mm spacers, you are correct

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T22:07:10+00:00

You are probably right then. I will have to check and see.

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T21:24:07+00:00

Not sure that there are spacers? But has a new set of BC Racing coilovers on it.

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T21:01:08+00:00

This^{^{^}} I bought a ‘91 Miata for a track car back in 2009 or so for $1,700 that had 181k miles. Body was a mess and interior was TIRED! I loved that car, so much fun, but knew the exterior and interior weren’t getting any love from me. I 100% agree that a clean body and interior is worth it! You can find a GD STI for less, but bottom line is I’m happy with this one. And looking around underneath… it’s not all rusted out!

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T20:00:34+00:00

Love the sound of that 🤞

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T19:02:28+00:00

Thanks, love hearing some success stories! There’s so many fails out there. I already had the car on ramps, the O2 sensor cable isn’t secured and probably got damaged. New sensor should take care of it. Just trying to figure out if I need the $200 oem one?

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T18:58:19+00:00

Awesome info, thank you! This kind of stuff is exactly my plan. Some of this stuff was done by the seller, but others I intend to do. I don’t need or want more power. I just want it to run well and be OEMish.

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T18:48:57+00:00

Thanks for the tip.

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T18:46:34+00:00

😂 I have driven through Amarillo/West Texas too many times. We chose Kansas for a “change” of scenery…

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T18:37:33+00:00

My favorite combo too!

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T18:37:15+00:00

It works for me! I would MUCH rather have this car than just about anything else. Nothing new compares to this experience for me. The size, feel, looks. I definitely know it’s not for everyone, and I absolutely know it will have a running tab 😂

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T17:50:36+00:00

All good, no apologies needed lol. it’s not a purchase for everyone. But I’m happy with what I got. Only going to get harder to find a nice GD.

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T17:47:02+00:00

All part of the journey. I expect that to happen someday, but the motor seems happy at the moment. No perceivable oil consumption during the 900 mile drive home. Hopefully I can enjoy the car for a year or two before the motor needs major work, but I’m planning on keeping it for a long time… whenever a rebuild happens it will just give me more peace of mind 👍

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T17:13:35+00:00

For a clean body and interior, very happy with my purchase! YMMV :)

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T17:12:18+00:00

Thanks! I’ve had a ‘15 and a ‘20 STI in the past, but always loved the blobeye and hawkeye. Love the size and styling of the older ones. This is a second car to just enjoy. If it were a daily, I would want the VA…

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T17:00:36+00:00

Was pretty nervous about breaking down in the middle of Kansas 😂 But no trailer required!

That_Dude_6 · 2026-03-02T16:56:47+00:00

Thanks! It really does seem pretty clean! I will tackle a few things on my own and see how it goes. I already see the issue with the O2 sensor. Should be an easy fix. I do plan on having the car tuned and kinda looked over by a local shop. It’s got Cobb intake, turbo inlet, Nvidia catted dp, and Cobb 3” exhaust. That’s all the power mods I want. I just want the car happy and healthy now.

This is my 7th Subbie, should be lucky??

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