I've been looking to change MY97 turbo for the past couple of weeks.

I was all ready to purchase a 1999T RB5 from a main dealer on saturday, but whilst visiting another dealer on the way to sign for it I spotted a new WR blue WRX. The garage was short staffed so I have arranged to test drive the car on Monday afternoon.

The WRX looks awesome in the blue, but does the overall performance match the classic.

Yours views and experiences of the new shape would be welcomed before I make my decision and part with my hard earned on Monday.

Cheers
Aaron.



[Edited by ronny555 - 12/22/2002 8:32:28 PM]

 

If I was to buy again knowing what I know now I'd buy a JDM STi. For me the Sti's are what the Impreza is all about. All the rest are imatations.................... and I've got a UK turbo

Guy

 

wait and check out the new model next year...meant to be sweet...i sound like a bloody american...or..new evo?? dark side i know..but i shall be taking a look..also..consider audi / vw.....fordmmmmm nnnaaaaa...this style wrx...it doesnt float my boat..nothing to look at,,didnt set my soul on fire to drive...sti is a different matter..or give me your money and then you have nothing to worrie about...

 

No problem.

Money on the way with Santa.

 

IMHO go for a low-mile RB5 WR or a MY00 with PPP. Faster, better looking than WRX and last of the 'classic-shape' residuals may prove better than early bug-eyes in the longer-term.

 

Test drove the WRX.

Not impressed.
Where has the turbo kick gone?
Where is the engine sound?

What has subaru done to the impreza?

RB5 here I come.

 

ronny 55

I traded an RB5 for a wrx with PPP. You need the PPP to get anywhere near a Classic for the kick.

Still you have to move on plus I didn't want to MOT mine etc, but the RB5 is a great car despite what some might say