2004 Subaru WRX Review

My thoughts on the 2004 Subaru WRX, with the 2.0L flat four engine and 5 speed manual transmission.

There are a handful of cars that are defined by the culture in which they have formed. Subaru Wrx’s are one of those cars. The culture has been defined as “Bro culture”. You know, the guys that wear cut off tshirts to show off “the guns, talk about how dumb weed is while vaping clouds bigger that a diesel truck’s exhaust plume, and mention how much they can bench at every social event. But why is that? Why is the Subaru Wrx such an attraction to “Bros”? Well the simple answer is that they’re one in the same.

Subaru Wrx’s come with flat four cylinder engines, attached to turbochargers. Paired with a five speed manual transmission, and the Wrx will zip past your average commuter car. But you’d never expect it. Sure, the Wrx had a weird hood scoop, but Subaru was doing something most car companies weren’t doing at the time: Turbocharging four door sedans. So the Wrx isn’t assuming, it doesn’t look like it would blow the doors off your Camry at first glance. So what does the Wrx Do? It flexes a little to let you know it’s strength. See the connection? Bros are insecure. They want you to know how tough they are at all times, so they won’t get teased or messed with. Same goes for the Wrx. It has to flex to show you what it’s got.

Would I buy a 2004 Subaru Wrx? Yes. They’re fun cars. While interior space isn’t at an abundance, it’s made up for by the turbo under the hood, and all wheel drive. The Wrx is a great car. It’s fun to drive, has four doors, and performs just as well in the winter months. If you can find one un-touched by ricer hands, It’ll promise enjoyment for many miles to come.