type r 5/6 vs p1
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I'll add my 2 cents and say 'd choose a P1, as I think they look that bit nicer, although I'd only buy one that's had the engine rebuild by subaru. Didn't they replace the bottom end with a type R one in the rebuild?
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Tony, when I work out how to post up video clips, I will post it on here,it was Vikki butler Henderson driving the type r and she raced a escort cosworth. Not doubting what you say, but having owned a M.A.Developments cosworth in the past , they were extremley rapid cars.
The type r concerned has it's own website and was for sale on eBay about 4 years quoting 305 bhp,and was known as the impreza that beat the best cosworth in the land. I still have the reg no of this car and was outbid by £75.00 and am still gutted 4 years later. You may well be right as to the power that it can possibly produce , will post video clip as soon as I find my old VHS video recorder .
The type r concerned has it's own website and was for sale on eBay about 4 years quoting 305 bhp,and was known as the impreza that beat the best cosworth in the land. I still have the reg no of this car and was outbid by £75.00 and am still gutted 4 years later. You may well be right as to the power that it can possibly produce , will post video clip as soon as I find my old VHS video recorder .
this is the clip here
YouTube - Jeremy Clarkson - Subaru vs Cosworth
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with around 100k on the clock.
It must be down to the peole who have owned the car then tony , as I don't understand how the sti engine is suppose to have stronger internals than the std uk unit,when my MY 99 uk wagon has done 135k, does not loose/use a drop of oil/ water and after the recent remap is producing more power than a std sti and honestly the car now drives like it was built yesterday. I seem to remember that the sti featured in the video clip above had had an engine rebuild when I was considering buying it, and it sold for around £6700 5 years ago.
haha fair play im also looking to get either a p1 or type r just carnt decide but think it will be a p1 if the insurance is alot more for the type r as im only 21 and gary at k.m qouted me 3000 for a p1 
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I had this dilema over a year ago now,either of these cars will make you happy.Down to personal preference for which one you choose.
I chose the type r and lovin every minute,it would be the same if it were a p1.
Deciding factor for me was the dccd and how clean underneath an import is,no rust at all.
I chose the type r and lovin every minute,it would be the same if it were a p1.
Deciding factor for me was the dccd and how clean underneath an import is,no rust at all.
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any stats and info on them as i didnt no they did just a wrx type r thought they where all wrx sti type r ??? but mite just be what im looking for ????? and sonic blue is perfect as thats the colour i wanted
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Well they are only sonic blue and they push 280ps, 98/99/00 models only I think, dont have thinks like the ic spray but have abs, still well specc'd but as I said, quite rare 
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Not 100% sure but i thought they were only produced in version 3 and 4 models....
Pretty sure ive never seen a version 5/6 wrx type r
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A slightly modified one (dont all come with the high level spoiler as standard) but they look like this, think they have the crap 2 pot brakes as standard though otherwise its blue 
Subaru : SUBARU IMPREZA WRX TYPE R (STI)
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otherwise its blue Subaru : SUBARU IMPREZA WRX TYPE R (STI)
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just got a qoute on a type r (sti) told them im already 22 and it was £3400 f/c 1 yrs ncb and parents as named drivers but yet if i was 21 they wouldnt touch me lol work that out
and it was cheaper than a p1 at 22 they want 3700
and it was cheaper than a p1 at 22 they want 3700
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A slightly modified one (dont all come with the high level spoiler as standard) but they look like this, think they have the crap 2 pot brakes as standard though otherwise its blue
Subaru : SUBARU IMPREZA WRX TYPE R (STI)
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otherwise its blue Subaru : SUBARU IMPREZA WRX TYPE R (STI)
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silly question but wat is the differance between a red inlet and normall if both cars have the same power lol
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Chris you are now probably totally confused 
I have driven both and advise you to before you buy.
If you drove a good type R & a good P1 and could afford either I would be amazed in you had the Type R
Try it !
I have driven both and advise you to before you buy.If you drove a good type R & a good P1 and could afford either I would be amazed in you had the Type R
Try it !
you'd really spend that amount of money to insure yourself??
it beggars belief
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So I came to the conclusion that I'd rather go for the type r as they are a few grand cheaper to buy than a P1.
Your quite right Tony........just checked and there was no version 3 wrx type r.
But no version 6 car according to Subaru japan..http://www.subaru-sti.co.jp/product/impreza/list.html
Not sure i have ever seen a version 5 wrx type r limited (non sti) they must be rare as hens teeth!!!
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