Prospective RA owner, a few questions
I've done some searching, but most were older threads, so I'd like to ask for current owners, after they've put some miles on their cars...
First off, I'm a prospective RA owner, I'm looking at the sportbacks in particular. I have a wagon fetish I guess ( I used to own a Forester XT, and up till recently was looking at an E61 - BMW 535XI estate... but reliability comes into question ). It seems people are able to have a decently reliable DD out of the RA's.
Current daily is an 08 Miata GT, which is a bit... small Love it ( god do I love it in the mountains - when you give RX7s a good run...) I just need more room, hence the SB. Toy car is an 88 Mitsubishi Starion.
Anyway
Some RA's come with Recaro's - for those who have owned them long term, complaints? Those without the Recaro's, I noticed the seats still have some decent side bolstering. Anyone ever feel they were lacking in lateral support?
Is the Rockford Fosgate/MMC really worth it, or is the nav not updated at all whatsoever by Mitsu.
I'm aware the SST needs to be maintained religiously, and 08-09's have timing chain issues ( at least the Evo's did to my understanding ). Any reason why to avoid an 08-09 RA beyond that and the fun color LCD between the gauges?
Goal would be to have a reliable daily wagonthingamadoodle that could have some corner carving fun on a weekend here and there - figured upgrade to Evo X FMIC, LICP, aftermarket UICP, H&R springs and better tires ( Michelin Pilot AS3's are a godsend ), upgrade sways and a strut bar, better rotors and brake pads. *Maybe* a catback like the HKS since its quieter.
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