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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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Default jap or u.k.new buyer needs help

i am looking for a impreza m,n, or p reg.but dont know which model to go for.i want a stanard car but could you tell me the pro's and cons for u.k cars v's imports.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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your best bet is to drive a uk car and see the differance for your self, a standed uk car is no match for a jap spec wrx and a sti is even quicker but this may not be what you are after.

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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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you have to be aware some insurance companies may not insure imports! Just a thought........
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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Not much can beat a solid UK car, one owner, FSSH, not modded and not abused - in terms of trouble free motoring.

However, if all you want is to drive around noisy and fast and spend the weekends fixing it then an Import is the one for you!

Pete
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Not much can beat a solid UK car, one owner, FSSH, not modded and not abused - in terms of trouble free motoring.

However, if all you want is to drive around noisy and fast and spend the weekends fixing it then an Import is the one for you!

Pete
Don't be put off by the above. I'm on my third import and never had a problem. If value for money is in your criteria then go for an import particularly an sti. Choose carefully and you will get a bargain performance car. Go for one with a comprehensive service record and history.

happy hunting
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 01:36 AM
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Not much can beat a solid UK car, one owner, FSSH, not modded and not abused - in terms of trouble free motoring.

However, if all you want is to drive around noisy and fast and spend the weekends fixing it then an Import is the one for you!
cmon thats a pretty general negative comment!! as the other guy said, dont be put off by that
1 imports arent necessarily noisey! mine isnt
2 I havent spent any weekend fixing mine

you got to make a decision based on what you want, first i went for a uk car, yes it was trouble free, however i wasnt satisfied with the performance, it wasnt much better than another other hot hatch/saloon.

I then went for a jdm sti, totally different beast, reliable 100% so far, not loud, very fast, and will be my choice for the future for sure, i wont get a uk car again....jmho

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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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I agree.

when I sold my my97 uk (255bhp) I was gutted, that was untill I bought an even older my92wrx.

The import feels faster,tighter just more of a focused machine

Dont get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with uk cars.
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Old Mar 6, 2004 | 09:53 AM
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I agree I have had imported and I now have a UK Turbo. Wouldn't stop me buying an import again. I just wanted the FSSH and a chance to mess it up myself

Don't forget they make them in the same factory...it is just would you like extra bits with that sir isn't it? There isn't a Subaru factory in Speke or Birmingham.

Mark

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