Hello,

My name's Mike, thought I'd introduce myself and say thanks for the great forum. It helps to know that potential support is out there in Perth, after my last car (a Saab 9-3 Aero) provoked horror and mystified expressions among any mechanic I spoke to about it. Anyway, I just got my first WRX a few weeks ago, an 02 Bugeye with 13100kms on the clock, and was hoping some of you guys can help with some info about what is right/wrong with it.

I took it to Albany at the weekend for its first proper run out, which is around 420km from my home. I had a few 'foot to the floor' overtaking spells but spent most of the trip at 110-120kmh, and didn't have any fast getaways from lights etc. My WRX absolutely guzzled fuel, going from a full tank to just under quarter full, which I reckon would be around 55 litres. That's over 13 litres/100km, which is pretty disappointing for a 2.0 car. I might have expected that around town, but on a run....? Is that kind of fuel consumption normal?

Pickup is little short of hopeless below 3000rpm. Once the turbo kicks in, things start to liven up. Again, is this normal?

In second gear, if I come off the gas pedal it makes a fairly noticeable whinig sound. It's not really bad, but it's definitely noisier than other gears. Normal?

Cheers

Mike
Shoalwater