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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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Talking About to buy the last WR1

Hi. Missed out on the launch of the WR1 due to overseas work.

One's come up, brand new & I'm almost about to hover over the dotted line.

I know the 05 STi model is out with extra bits but the WR1 still seems very good. Peculiar colour though.

What do the WR1 owners out there think? what's ownership like ? Any comparisons to the 05 STi with PPP out there?

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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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JDM 05 STi
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Worth considering 1st. But if it is to be a WR1, Consider ??
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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You sure its not just sales patter?

"Well Sir, its the last one left, you had best be quick, I have plenty of interest....."
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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LOL the WR1 does not compare to the 05 STi, its leagues apart.

Engine performance is far better on the WR1.

Pop over to see the boys at www.wr1oc.co.uk and speak to them, they are a friendly lot.

I am a WR1 owner, and test drove a sti 05 last week, massive disapointment as i was expecting it to be better than the WR1.

If you want UK its still the WR1, Too the Last
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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I'd prefer a spec C myself, but certanaly would not say no to a WR1
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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I have never driven a Spec C so cannot compare to a WR1.
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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Have a go off Tuscan57's when he eventually gets it
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Have a go off Tuscan57's when he eventually gets it

LOL !! when !!

Would love to compare the Spec C with my Modded WR1 !
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 08:17 PM
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Will he ever get one?!?
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Buy the WR1. You won't look back. Lovely head turning car. Pop over to www.wr1oc.co.uk if you'd like.

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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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Go for the WR1 mate, you won't be disappointed. Having pitted my 04 STI against several WR1's not long ago I can safely say I'm impressed. I nearly bought WR1 But decided the colour wasn't to my liking, however when you see one in your rear view mirror coming at you at 100mph it certainly has road presence.
Go to www.wr1oc.co.uk and have a nose around.

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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jaycee
Go for the WR1 mate, you won't be disappointed. Having pitted my 04 STI against several WR1's not long ago I can safely say I'm impressed. I nearly bought WR1 But decided the colour wasn't to my liking, however when you see one in your rear view mirror coming at you at 100mph it certainly has road presence.
Go to www.wr1oc.co.uk and have a nose around.

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I hope that was on a private road!
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks everyone.

That's great information. Minds made up. Signing tomorrow.

Simon
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 08:42 PM
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why not buy a JDM STI a far better car and alot less money
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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hi m8
not knocking the wr1
was tempted myself but lack of funds
just ask yourself why is this one still available
have seen the add on auto trader
make sure it is new
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 09:51 PM
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If I had the cash I'd be racing you to get it....

Seen a few, think the colour is great, they're already fitted with my favourite wheel FF7, and 320PS is a bonus
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chris's scooby
I hope that was on a private road!
Of course it was Christopher, it took place on the wr1oc private test track.
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jaycee
Of course it was Christopher, it took place on the wr1oc private test track.
Ah yes, the extensive testing facility, silly me i should have guessed!
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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whats the actual power figures for the wr1 .310 bhp was done at P.E.I thought it was 340 bhp.
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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I've seen a WR1 give less than 300bhp at PE recently..
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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Most are about 310-320bhp.
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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Is this the one that Triangle are advertising as "The Last WR1"?
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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Hi

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Have one WR1 £29,995

must be quite a few of the last one left!!
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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Half way down page on RHS....

www.triangleofchesterfield.co.uk/subnew.php
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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Went to traingle a couple of weeks ago, they had wr1 in show room but was being sold as an approved used car with 100 miles on clock
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by scoobydee2
Went to traingle a couple of weeks ago, they had wr1 in show room but was being sold as an approved used car with 100 miles on clock
Mmm... Sneaky...

So, looks like several dealers are laying claim to possessing The Last WR1...
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 10:48 PM
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Having read this i've been thinking. Back in May when i ordered mine the salesman told me that was the last non allocated WR1...
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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Maybe it's the same one, being driven around all the dealers to see who finally bites....
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by terryb
I've seen a WR1 give less than 300bhp at PE recently..
i saw that too
owner was going to phone dealer
response never posted
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Old Nov 24, 2004 | 11:39 PM
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look on subaru website/e-bay/autotrader-there are loads leftif you get it get a good discount ie the same price as a spec c
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