Best Year?

[WRXBOUND]

im planning on purchasing a 2004 or 2005 WRX. is there a difference between years? i know i want a subaru lol. so can any1 let me know what year is "the best" or anything. thanks guys.

[mr04wrx]

Out of the 04, 05, the 05 is better. Little bit cleaner interior, better looking stock wheels, and a nifty little sun block built into the window above the rear view mirror.

[Longshot]

Get a late 04 or preferably an 05, they upgraded the tranny. I wouldn't get anything earlier than that. Not to mention the smoked out headlights are tight.

[WReXd]

In my opinion, the 06 is the "best" year. It is well worth the price difference over an 05.

[qride]

naw, 2009 is the best year. But of the two you asked about maybe the 05.

[AkSoul]

not that it matters all that much but my 04 has the little sun visor above the mirror. I prefer the 04 stockers to the 05's. The 04 05 is the best looking imo. The hood scoop is more aggressive and the flat nose looks pretty mean. I may be a little bias though...

[newtothegame]

Not the best comparison, but both are my cars. A 2005 and a 2007, the girlfriend drives the 2005. To me my 2007 is much more agressive looking than hers, but maybe I too am bias.

[boo-key bear]

06 imo

[man show]

1. 2007
2. 2006
3. 2005
4. 2004
5. 2003
6. 2002
7. pre-2002
8. 2009
9. 2008
10. get a Prius

^ The above list applies specifically to WRXs (not STis) ...except for #10

[jed344]

hahaha how would you know if your 04 has the upgraded tranny becuase mine is a 04 and now im interested to know

[newtothegame]

The code is either AA (weak tranny) or BA (stronger tranny).

[mosc]

It was a midyear 03 change, not a midyear 04 change.

[C89ZX7R]

There isn't a better year of a car, every car has its pros and cons. Just because a certain year suites you more than another doesn't make it a better year.

[STiRdie]

2005 my man. Plus 2005 has the largest hood scoop but C89ZX7er is right is your personal choice, whichever one screams your name.

[newtothegame]

Honestly if the hood scoop is a preference you can get replicas for any of the years 2-07.