Comment by tmh88j
3 hours ago
> it's like how so many buy and tune WRXs, but don't actually take it to gravel roads.
For good reason, they're not built for it. A relatively stock WRX is going to be destroyed after a few outings of hard driving on rough terrain[1]. The WRC winning Subarus[2] were fully built racecars from top to bottom and share only styling with the ones sold at dealerships. They're very fun and capable on solid pavement for a cheap car, but the rally pedigree is all marketing.
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-o8vuhRok
[2] https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/27996/lot/87/1999-subaru-im...
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