Impreza WRX Servicing

[aruck]

Am pondering what car to get next.. Had previously ignored Imprezas and Evo due to the low servicing periods ( I do a lot of miles!) however I would just like to check if these are still as low just in case I can have one!

I'd be looking at, for example, a 2004 2.0 WRX; can anyone confirm what the servicing interval is?

I know the earlier ones were due a service every 7500miles.

Also do the newer models; the 2005+ 2.5 WRX's have better intervals? I think these might be 10000 miles? is that correct?

Thanks

[GRD]

all the above are at 10,000 miles

[aruck]

Thats good news. What sort of costs can be expected? When is the cam belt due (assuming its not a chain)? and how much is this?
Cheers

[Zeonalarm]

My 20,000 mile service (done at 17,000 miles) cost about £250 from a main dealer. Cam belt is due at either 30,000 or 50,000 miles both of these are a major service. I've seen main dealers charging £400+ for these services.

[aruck]

If I go for a WRX with the Prodrive performance pack can anyone suggest a suitable insurer?
What does the PPP consist of? is it just engine mods or is it exhaust aswell?
Cheers

[Animal]

PPP is a factory option so any insurer that would consider providing cover for a WRX should consider a WRX with a PPP, it'll just cost more to insure.

http://imwww.imgroup.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Subaru_Accessories.nsf/NULL/FCF6E8E3044B3D2280256DDD00399AB7/$FILE/03MY%20WRX%20PPP.pdf 

PPP is exhaust, map and some very minor ancillaries IIRC.

Plenty of people would advocate ignoring a PPP and going to someone like TSL or Greenwood for a stage 1 tune which would probably yield more power for a comparable price, but a PPP should be fully covered by dealer/manufacturer warranty.

HTH

Animal

[Hongkongfooi]

aruck said:

If I go for a WRX with the Prodrive performance pack can anyone suggest a suitable insurer?
What does the PPP consist of? is it just engine mods or is it exhaust aswell?
Cheers

Buy one of the regular jap magazines and ring the insurance brokers in the back. I saved myself £500 this way.