2010 Wrx Sti - advice

[D1Style]

Hi guys

Going to go look at a 2010 Wrx Sti A line Type S tomorrow.

Its for the Mrs so that's why we are looking at the auto model.

Is there anything that i need to look out for on these models or are they pretty solid?

Looks pretty nice. Has the factory recaro seats and comes with the EJ25 but dont think it has the optional Brembos.

Planning for another addition to the family so hoping 2 kids seats fit in the back as well.

[Technikhaus]

My parents have the same car, just a 2009, it's very nice, drives great.

The only issue we've had with it is the EGR system failed, so we've just disabled it and purchased the blanking plates to remove it from the car.

Apart from that, it's been great.

The auto shifts quite well, although it can feel a little slow every now and then, not sure if you can do the PAX upgrade like you can on the legacys? Haven't looked into it.

Although, sadly no DCCD

[Guest]

Nice dude. Is it tip or auto? Be worth getting it tickled up by dtech for economy and make it a bit more efficient too. The 2.5 are too choked from factory imo and thats what causes the issues.

[Technikhaus]

Yeah they're paddle shift Tip.

I reckon they could do with a nice tune...

[Dairusire]

The EJ257's in that generation, I believe have recently been known to have failing Big ends afaik. So you may well be better off getting a 207 model to be honest Other than that, from what I've heard and seen they're fantastic cars.

[D1Style]

 Technikhaus']My parents have the same car, just a 2009, it's very nice, drives great.

The only issue we've had with it is the EGR system failed, so we've just disabled it and purchased the blanking plates to remove it from the car.

Apart from that, it's been great.

The auto shifts quite well, although it can feel a little slow every now and then, not sure if you can do the PAX upgrade like you can on the legacys? Haven't looked into it.

Although, sadly no DCCD

Ah really EGR issues....mate is going through this at the moment with his Mrs VW Golf...im guessing its pretty much the same thing where it has carbon build up issues?

It will be her daily so dont think she will mind if it feels a bit slow and has no DCCD

Nice dude. Is it tip or auto? Be worth getting it tickled up by dtech for economy and make it a bit more efficient too. The 2.5 are too choked from factory imo and thats what causes the issues.

Yeah, have been given the ok to get an exhaust and tune....as long as i pay for it...haha!

[quote name='Dairusire said:

The EJ257's in that generation, I believe have recently been known to have failing Big ends afaik. So you may well be better off getting a 207 model to be honest Other than that, from what I've heard and seen they're fantastic cars.

I had the idea that it was mainly the 07/08 models with this issue and it had been sorted by the 10 models??? I could be wrong?? The other option is to get the cheaper S-GT model which Mrs would be happy with as well unless they make an Auto EJ207 model Sti??

[Dairusire]

 D1Style said:

I had the idea that it was mainly the 07/08 models with this issue and it had been sorted by the 10 models??? I could be wrong?? The other option is to get the cheaper S-GT model which Mrs would be happy with as well unless they make an Auto EJ207 model Sti??

I'm really not sure if they fixed it by the '10 models, but was mentioning what I know May well be right haha. They do indeed make a EJ207 model STi in auto . Also those S-GT's are pimp. I like them, only downside is they don't look as cool with the non-widebody imho. They also don't have 4 pots or brembo's which is a bummer.

[Technikhaus]

 D1Style said:

Ah really EGR issues....mate is going through this at the moment with his Mrs VW Golf...im guessing its pretty much the same thing where it has carbon build up issues?

It will be her daily so dont think she will mind if it feels a bit slow and has no DCCD

Yup, carbon buildup,

Car went into limp mode, so took it to the dealer that we bought it from, they cleaned it all out and sent us on our way, less than 100KM later, back into limp mode.

We ended up convincing them to buy us a tactrix cable and the blanking plates so we could get rid of it

[Guest]

Just dont run elf oil itll be mint

Could always get mech warranty.

[D1Style]

 evowrx']Just dont run elf oil itll be mint

Could always get mech warranty.

Lol...that stuff with the combo of a Sakura filter gives me an extra 20kw...you should try it sometime. Let me know and i'll sell you some

I'm really not sure if they fixed it by the '10 models, but was mentioning what I know May well be right haha. They do indeed make a EJ207 model STi in auto . Also those S-GT's are pimp. I like them, only downside is they don't look as cool with the non-widebody imho. They also don't have 4 pots or brembo's which is a bummer.

Will definitely take both models for a test drive and see which one she likes best.

i'll have to keep an eye out for a EJ207 Auto Sti model as well.

Also from what I've been reading the S-GT is twin scroll and has 250hp which isn't too bad

[quote name='Technikhaus said:

Yup, carbon buildup,

Car went into limp mode, so took it to the dealer that we bought it from, they cleaned it all out and sent us on our way, less than 100KM later, back into limp mode.

We ended up convincing them to buy us a tactrix cable and the blanking plates so we could get rid of it

Cool, cheers for that.

Will definitely keep in mind!

[Andy_Mac]

Is it really a carbon issue that causes the EGR issue? Isn't the EGR just another way of saying secondary air pump in these cars?

[Technikhaus]

yeah secondary air pump, ours continually got blocked, they cleaned it completely, but then it just blocked a day or so later.

[Andy_Mac]

True. Normally its one or both the solenoids that get jammed open/closed on the Legacy's and throw a code. Certainly not the hardest job to do. Heaps of info out there on how to delete them.

[Guest]

Mechanical warranty isnt too bad in grand scheme of things dude. Should get 2 seats in no prob wifes a3 is similar size and shes got booster/capsule/carseat in it. Should have isofix being that late which will be awesome.

[GC8E2DD]

Agreed. Isofix should be mandatory on all cars and seats.

[Zenki]

The S-GT is definitely better value than the STIs, if it's not going to be driven hard stepping up to the STI doesn't buy you much.

[Guest]

 Zenki said:

The S-GT is definitely better value than the STIs, if it's not going to be driven hard stepping up to the STI doesn't buy you much.

Worth nothing tho and falling further. Id go sti for resale and being auckland womans daily id guess its not going to do massive km p/a.

[sobanoodle]

 evowrx said:

Mechanical warranty isnt too bad in grand scheme of things dude. Should get 2 seats in no prob wifes a3 is similar size and shes got booster/capsule/carseat in it. Should have isofix being that late which will be awesome.

I'd be really surprised (and upset) if it doesn't - even BL/BP have ISO-FIX and I love it, so much easier.

[SWAGGN]

 D1Style said:

Lol...that stuff with the combo of a Sakura filter gives me an extra 20kw...you should try it sometime. Let me know and i'll sell you some

That definetly sounds like a TWL salesmans pitch, i use the same stuff, been pretty good for me,

Back to the car, ive heard mixed reviews about the ej257, wouldnt mind the 207 model, its just the boss lady wants something else