Are they really that good???

I'm looking to change my v5 STI and after doing some research on here people seem to point people that way.

I love my V5 but it's getting a bit long in the tooth. I can't really afford a JDM at the £9-10 mark but if it's really that much better than the UK version I'll hang on and save some more money.

On another note I really need a wagon (like my current car) but you can't get STI wagons and I think I'll be disappointed going back to a WRX.

Would like to know your thoughts guys.

 

Worth the extra money for the rear wiper lol seriously the extra,s make them a bit more worth it stronger engine, higher reving, close ratio box is a bit sore on motorways though but i love mine, still miss my classic ra so be carefull that you are doing the right thing, im at 440bhp and still feels clumbsy and too heavy

 

you can get STi wagons

 

Not after 2000 can you?

 

Get a Forester STi.

 

Ahh, don't say that! I'm not sure that getting rid of the classic is the right thing to do as I do love it.
You've given me food for thought, thanks

 

I love the look of them, do you own one?

 

The chassis is much more capable than a classic! Of course they are heavier, but the widetrack STI's hide their weight extremely well.

 

Bugeye sti wagon was the last years of the sti wagon, here's my old one.

 

Wow, that's nice. So is that 2002?

 

Last of the JDM STI wagons were the bug eyes, so 2002 Model.

Tony

 

None for sale in the UK at the moment. Rare car then

 

jdm sti hawkeye, great car love it

 

+1 for a FSTi I've got a 04 one and love it

 

I have a blob widetrack jdm sti and think its worth the premium over a uk car, only issue is lack of burble but once you get used to it you will love it.

 

Totally agree with Daz. I,ve had mine for 4 years now, great cars. Steve.

 

Ok I've been convinced.
I'm going to hang on for while longer and get a JDM....... or maybe a Forester STi.

Thanks guys, this is what a forum is all about.

 

Hurst cars have a white and a black jdm 2005 sti in stock for 13k from memory

 

Never seen the Hurst site before. Corr, there's some nice stuff on there.

I like the white JDM for 12k. All I need is some money now

 

Ive had 2 cars from maks at hurst cars including my jdm 05 type20 very good guy to deal with and cars are of good quality.

 

I've had a uk classic (rb5 WR sport) and V2 JDM STI RA.
Currently have uk Wrx PPP and a JDM SPEC C hawk (TYPE RA).

I loved the rb5 but decided to get the spec c. Then last year while the spec c was in storage decided to go back to a classic and got the RA. The classic RA was great fun but the hawk Ra is in a different league. The classic was forgiving where the newage is just raw and needs driving hard to get the same sort of satisfaction.

I know the spec c Ra is not a run of the mill JDM, but I would always choose a newage JDM over a classic!

 

Sorry to bump this old thread but I've got a quick question and don't want to start a new thread.

Do they make Widetrack wagons? I'm looking at a 2005 PPP wagon and want to know if is a Widetrack like the saloon.

Cheers

 

No. The WRX comes in no widetrack form.

 

Bloody hell that was quick

Awww not the answer I was hoping for.

Cheers

 

I've just got an 03 jdm sti which is my 3rd impreza and it's by far the best,so much scope to do upgrades...amazing all round car

 

If like me you need the practicality of a wagon, you won't go far wrong with a PPP version. I have had mine almost 3 yrs and it's been great. I'm about to mod it to around 330bhp, but that's really only because I have a lot of the parts already and at nigh on 110k it needs money throwing at it so I may as well upgrade while i've got the engine out.

I wouldn't get too caught up on wide tracks, yes they are the best of the new ages but they come at a premium and most wouldn't notice the difference or use the dccd very much if at all.