Transmission whine in new shape Impreza WRX

SimonCHere

SimonCHere

SimonCHere

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Hi all,
I am currently looking for a hot hatch to replace my ageing MR2 Roadster and have been out in a 5 door 2007 WRX.
Now I loved the car, handling was great, power delivery was surprising and constant and it was quiet and comfortable. However, I could hear a high pitched whine from the transmission (probably).
The sales guy said they all have that but I wanted the check if anyone can confirm.

I tried a Focus ST as well and although it was nice, it just didn't thrill me like I thought it would from the reviews. And my first experience of torque steer left me :eek:. I was quite amusing hearing the squeal from the tyres on the roundabout though. I wasn't even going that fast.

Astra VXR later in the week, but I'm wondering if I should try a Leon out as well or am I destined to be unimpressed by high power FWD?

Simon

Oh and I don't really like the look of the BMW 1 series, sorry Fox!
 
They do make a lot of transmission noise, just put a louder exhaust on it :D

Infact, don't go for a standard WRX, get a WRX-S or at least get the WRX modified in some way.

Just rereading, did you drive a Wagon, or a new hatch?
 
New hatch.
I've done the modding thing with my MR2 (~230 bhp turbo addition). So just wanted something a little more practical but retaining some fun. I can always get the PPP at some point in the future.
 
SimonCHere said:
Hi all,
I am currently looking for a hot hatch to replace my ageing MR2 Roadster and have been out in a 5 door 2007 WRX.
Now I loved the car, handling was great, power delivery was surprising and constant and it was quiet and comfortable. However, I could hear a high pitched whine from the transmission (probably).
The sales guy said they all have that but I wanted the check if anyone can confirm.

I tried a Focus ST as well and although it was nice, it just didn't thrill me like I thought it would from the reviews. And my first experience of torque steer left me :eek:. I was quite amusing hearing the squeal from the tyres on the roundabout though. I wasn't even going that fast.

Astra VXR later in the week, but I'm wondering if I should try a Leon out as well or am I destined to be unimpressed by high power FWD?

Simon

Oh and I don't really like the look of the BMW 1 series, sorry Fox!
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Rear Dif is very noisey on these cars i had mine replaced on warranty and it was still the same lol just have to live with it im afraid.
 
Totally different car but mine whines slightly in first. It's normal on Evo's - well certainly the ones i've driven ;)
 
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