Hi all, this is my first post there so please be gentle

I drive a UK WRX 4 door today (a MY03 I guess - its brandnew), and have always heard about how mental they are, but my god they are insainely quick!

I have got a Honda Integra Type R at the moment, and thats amazing in itself, but the Impreza has so much power, and the grip levels and handling through country lanes is simply astonishing! I guess the 4WD system is the secret there.. No wheel spin through corners like i my Honda. Hehe.

After coming back from the test drive, I have the bug to own one of these myself.. Its just which one. Mmm it would have to be a used car, and I'd quick like a Wagon for the understated look..

I was wondering if you could answer a couple of questions for me please?

- I am after somethhing around the year BEFORE they did the frog eye models. Would that be 2000 at the latest?

- Are the UK spec cars similar to the JDM models? I know they used to be down on power when they were first out over here.

- The car I drove was a 4Dr 220 bhp model - are the pre-frogeye models that sort of spec in the UK?

- As far as performace, suspension setup goes, are the 5 -dr wagons identical to the saloons?

Sorry if this has been asked a million times before, and if you have it on an FAQ or soemthing - I thought I'd just come out with it and ask everything in my first post here


Thanks very much!
DC

 

whats your budget? & what sort if usage? everyday or just weekends? ive got a wagon at the moment & they handle as well & go as well as the 4 door.

 

Budget of around £10k, and it would be a daily driver.

 

Try these links out
http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/contents.html
For £10k you'd be struggling to find anything newer than a 99, have a look in the for sale section to get an idea on price.
Welcome aboard

 

welcome aboard mate, for a jap import option try www.townendgarage.co.uk, (01524733837).
martin

 

Hello M8

I have been debating over the matter of Subaru vs other with a friend of mine for ages, and have also recently buckled.

I am about to purchase (all done bar the singing) the Subaru WRX on a '98, which is costing about 9k. It is in pretty good nick, and I am really looking forward to taking delivery!!

Lets hope its a little more reliable than the cossie I have in the garage with no engine as always!!!

Good Luck

James

 

Cheers guys for the info. Much appreciated.

Paul.

 

yeahi have just bought an import 95 wrx but cant take delivery for another 3 weeks or so -come on!

 

i have a 98 terzo for sale if you are intersted. looking for around 10k

 

Hello,
now go and testdrive a Evo

SN

 

My (model year) 2001 = Bugeye, before that all classics.... bonnet and front bumper chages in 96 and 98 respectively

All JDM's have more power, except for STI8's I believe, which are the same (correct me if I'm wrong someone ) Basically due to different fuel and turbos....

More or less, 208 - 215 BHP standard...

Yep, infact some peeps think that the 5dr's have better aerodynamics....

Have a look throught the SIDC FAQ's page....