Hi, just joined the forum, considering getting an impreza. What do we know about the new model UK spec Sti? Is there going to be the 2.5ltr as rumoured in some places? When can we expect to be able to buy one? What is the Spec c ive seen mentioned? is that just available as an import?

thanks in advance

 

spec c is the best.......only available as a import

 

Have a look here
http://www.litimports.co.uk/subaru/index.html

Darren

 

nice link, but is it not worth considering that if something goes wrong with an import that it will be harder to get parts for? also at a higher cost?

 

if you local to litchfields then service it their. ian litchfield has a very good rep on here and will look after your needs

 

parts are widley available for imports now you can get them from your main subaru dealership.

 

haha my local one told me that if i brought one that finding parts would be hard! Obviously dont know much about the parts dept then

 

Haha your obviously abit thick,thats what they would say ...........so you buy one of them instead.

my local subaru dealership got me the parts i need'ed for my version 8 jdm

 

Cant beleve people still think you cant get parts for JDM

\say no more

 

Only cause the dealers want you to think that, They try to scare you in to buying a UK spec cause its easier to service and the parts for the JDM cars are hard to get and they dont service JDM cars,
Well who cares I wouldnt take my scooby to the dealers anyway, there my last choice, I would rather buy a part from a gypsy then go to the dealers for something.

 

Yip, that was my main concern, After having my99 classic for 6 years I said I'd never have a JDM again because I wasn't sure I could get it serviced, But sod it, just ordered another from Litchfields, and there is a dealership opening soon 2 miles from me selling Type uk, but will service JDM. Times have changed.....for the better.

 

Well after finding this site i now might by an import

 

Some dealers might still do that, but it pays to phone around. My local dealer stocks and supplies parts for imports - I ordered brake pads for mine last week and they even went to far as to check my Japanese chassis number with the factory to make sure they were the right ones.

 

The best for what?

If you're wanting out and out track spec then the Spec C RA is the one to go for.

 

My local dealer Oaken Wolverhampton, said they wouldnt service my car because it was a import, and always try getting funny when ever I ask them to order any parts, total waste of time. One of the reasons I would never buy a brand new car from them.

 

It's worth phoning round a few dealers; one other Subaru garage near me wasn't at all keen on servicing my car and made the usual excuses about parts, diagnostics capability and so on. So, naturally, I use another dealer - it's that simple.

Dealers that make silly excuses are only hurting themselves; at the end of the day, I have a car which is better than the nearest UK equivalent, and no problem at all getting parts or maintenance.

Take a moment, if you like, to look up FUD

 

My car is a Euro Import, So I very much doubt theres much differance in the UK spec and euro spec, but they seem to think that its a totally differant car for some strange reason. I would rather goto a Subaru specialist then the dealers if I can help it.

 

dealers know nothing!

They also only care about profit and profit relating to them. The one is leic. has tried to charge me more cash before, saying that they do that for imports and should have bought it from us, so i said heard of tsl, see you later!!!!!

I asked about 2.5 the other week, to be told yes will be here soon, then today its i have been told that they dont think its happening and will be 2007 now!

Do litchfields do part ex?

 

Mr Wood from Prodrive went to the Powerstation RR and MY 06 rollout. he aint't had a look at the new 06 yet!!!! What does that tell you????

 

These are nice prices for EU import MY 06.

www.allbrandsnew.com

STi 2.5 (300 bhp) on the road £22,995

WRX 2.5 (230 bhp) on the road £16995

 

roflmao, just called the dealer, told him to enter that web address. He then says oh well they do a 2.5 in the US sir, so its probably that (FUD working here!!) so i said, i would believe that if the steering wheel wasnt on the other side of the car, and this is a european import?!?!? I then said your not using FUD on me are you! Told them taht i would go jap if no 2.5 and suddenly they are looking into it.


the wonders of scoobynet, knowledge and a bit of sarcasm

 

Mike Wood didn't go to our/Powerstations open day and I'm pretty sure he has a MY06 car to play with

 

Maybe they'll have the hybrid electric version by then - lol

 

Enjoy the huge depreciation chaps. I won't be buying another now. You loose far too much money when you buy em new

Steve

 

thanks, do you have too much time on your hands?

Thanks for the info, i already knew that but thanks for the heads up!