had a reply to a post yesterday saying that a jdm wrx sti 99 were basically a load of rubbish,whats the difference and are they good or not.im looking for a scoob and just trying to find as much info as i can cheers all

 

Version 5 or 6 jdm scoobs my99-2000 are one of the best classics you can get IMHO. Better spec than uk and 276 BHP standard.

 

Not sure why anyone would say that.

I owned a MY99 Sti from Japan for six years and it was superb. It went very well, had great suspension although this can vary between cars. With AP 6 pots it made a fabulous track car. Did lots of track days, a few drag events, 60k on the road and the engine was still going strong. Gearbox needed a strip down as a non-critical component broke down in the box and so it needed cleaning out.

Overall a great, great car.

Warranty was never an issue as it did not go wrong.

Good luck with your search.

Rannoch

 

thanks for that,put my mind at rest now.ive seen a my99 wrx sti for £9200,got 38000miles and a wrx plate,does this sound a good deal?,also has loads of history,cam belt done few weeks ago and a genuine reason for sale.as its a buyers market could i knock him down on price??? cheers

 

its dear, low mileage tho

 

how much should i be looking at???£8500/£8700????

 

FOR THAT MONEY YOUR IN BUG EYE TERRITORY

 

could you give me a rough guide to how much there worth,i aint got a clue

 

I would say about 8k. Classic scoobs are getting cheap now.

 

cheers mate,looks like im gonna have to bide my time and wait,cant see chap dropping £1200 but ill keep looking.

 

theres a nice 98 in the for sale forum for 5700, ive seen 99 stis etc for 6-7

 

There`s also a MY98 version 4 for £7600.

Take a look on autotrader at your kind of budget and see whats about.
If possible try and find one that was imported into the country brand new and has full uk history. There are quite a few My99-2000 cars like that about

 

V4 different though,interior and exterior ,so surley would they not be cheaper?.
I would pay a bit more for a v5> any day!
FOR THAT MONEY YOUR IN BUG EYE TERRITORY?

can you really get a jdm bugeye in sti form for that sort of money?

 

Why would you want a bugeye over an STI 5 or 6 anyway ???

 

well said that man!

 

 

this one was imported new,just had £800 service(cam belt)and every receipt kept,its got new 03 alloys in anthracite,new f1 tyres and a wrx plate,so i wouldnt mind paying a little bit more than the going rate.

 

v4 has the same interior as v5/v6. v5/v6 does have a slightly different front end though.

 

Mainly because they are a better car
A blobeye is even better

Tony

 

better in what way?? Heavier, quieter, more refined and better safety measures??

All depends what you want from it - all down to individual preferences

Lighter, faster, more agile and more raw - now you're talking

 

Oh and they look better too

 

I went for a 98 WRX because you get climate control and electric folding mirrors, which are cool full stop. Plus my rev counter's in the middle, not the speedo. And the bonnet is light as a feather. Downsides - pricier insurance and can't run it on cheapo unleaded. But who cares when I can fold my mirrors in with one press of a button and cruise into my garage unscathed?

 

I have a Japanese Domestic Market WRX on an 02 plate - yes, it's a bugeye.

I have had it for 27 months and driven 40,000 miles in it. I am very happy with it and prefer the stiffer chassis over my previous classic shape Impreza.

Compared to a UK WRX, it has more toys (e.g. rear wash wipe, electric folding wing mirrors, alloy bonnet, 250bhp Vs UK's 220) but they also have down sides too e.g. 2 pot front brakes limited to 112mph (both now sorted )

Ideally, if you are looking at an import...get an STi (if I ever have another Impreza, it will be a JDM STi) and get as new a version as your budget allows

 

Classics are lighter, but they are not faster or more agile, though rawer?? hmmmm more fragile would be more like it
Yes the new age are heavier, more refined (as in better power progression) and yes they do have better safety measures (ABS, EBD etc) but having owned a classic and a blob eye, i wouldnt go back to the classic, it just isnt in the same league

Tony

 

agree!! compare the classic STI and the Newage... i am driving a bugeye STI JDM, before this i have a STI V4, even the newage is heavier, its got 6speed to make up for it?? also with the same mods, ie. full decat, fuel pump, induction/filter, TEK3 : on a newage sti this can get you just under 350bhp if on a cold morning i have seen over 350bhp, but in the classic you cant get those bhps! with the same mods!! the area of tunning is higher in the newage and they are more reliable with a different MAF!!!

the only downside i can think of is the MPG, can easily do 300miles a tank on the classic STI, but only can get 210max on the newage STI, both with the same mods!!

 

I have to disagree with you again. I drive an STi 5 Type RA V-Ltd and it is faster than any newage - Spec C included. Here I'm talking 0-60 and 30-70 fast. The power to weight ratio is superior, thus the acceleration will be faster

Also I have driven a Spec C which is the most agile of the newage cars and my RA has it beat there too.

As for being in different leagues - again depends what you want it for - for me, I'm interested in it being the ultimate trackday tool. So you're right - it's in a different league to the newages

 

Oh and they still look better

 

Should you be driving if you need BIG THICK glasses?

 

It's called taste and style Sir - something which you will never understand

By the way, I am referring to classic and not newage - just in case you misunderstood

 

i would lke to drive a 300 bhp classic at some point

wait for the prices to come down and i might prep one for some rallying :P