2008 jdm spec-c v-limited
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The SPEC C was virtually standard when I bought it and had around £50k ploughed into it.
The Hawkeye was virtually the same and all the mods I have done since owning it.
I used the SPEC C a fair bit on the road throughout it's life..... I was one of few who drove to events and drove back.
In standard guise for road use, I would say there is going to be nothing in it. The SPEC C will feel slightly more nimble on the road, but is louder inside the cabin. The Hawkeye is a limo in comparison imo.
Depending on what year you buy (by the time you get to the Hawkeye's the difference between the SPEC C and JDM STI is a lot smaller than previous models), I would say (assuming you can get one) get a JDM Hawkeye for what you want.
IMO for road use, it's not worth the extra....... but a SPEC C is normally an emotional purchase. They're great cars..... both of them. However.... the car (SPEC C) that is being discussed here to buy, sounds like a bloody good one and at that price I would be inclined to get it.
Like I said.... you'll be limited to buy what is on offer. I haven't seen a good JDM Hawkeye STI available for ages.
Older Blobeye SPEC C and JDM STI's come up more often, so you maybe better suited to get one of these. They will certainly be cheaper.
The Hawkeye was virtually the same and all the mods I have done since owning it.
I used the SPEC C a fair bit on the road throughout it's life..... I was one of few who drove to events and drove back.
In standard guise for road use, I would say there is going to be nothing in it. The SPEC C will feel slightly more nimble on the road, but is louder inside the cabin. The Hawkeye is a limo in comparison imo.
Depending on what year you buy (by the time you get to the Hawkeye's the difference between the SPEC C and JDM STI is a lot smaller than previous models), I would say (assuming you can get one) get a JDM Hawkeye for what you want.
IMO for road use, it's not worth the extra....... but a SPEC C is normally an emotional purchase. They're great cars..... both of them. However.... the car (SPEC C) that is being discussed here to buy, sounds like a bloody good one and at that price I would be inclined to get it.
Like I said.... you'll be limited to buy what is on offer. I haven't seen a good JDM Hawkeye STI available for ages.
Older Blobeye SPEC C and JDM STI's come up more often, so you maybe better suited to get one of these. They will certainly be cheaper.
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I even contemplated buying it from Av myself, as it was cheap (imo) 2.5yrs ago. However, I thought owning two SPEC C's at the same time was a bit over the top. 
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