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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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see aboove topic and looking for advice
anyone reckon this is any good as 2 doors seem to really hold there price
any models particularly dodgy or have any major glitches
which ones are ones to steer clear of and which ones are best to go for

seen this quite local
managed to find insurance for £650 too

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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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you want a 22b or a P1 , these two models will hold its value better than others
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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That a wrx , you want a STi type r.Iam selling mine 4 6495.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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22b if u can afford one then buy it for me
ive heard a lot of bad things about P1's blowing up a lot
is that true??
what 2 door models are there available???
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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type r all day long....!

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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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whats the spec on that?? do u have one ruislip??

scooby bits is now 8 miles from me and have 2 there?? any thoughts??

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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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I have an sti type r version 4 2 door in silver - owned for 1 year and no problems touch wood, full UK service history helps if you can find one that has been imported from new like mine i would recormend it.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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There are 3 types of 2-door Impreza:
-22B
-P1
-Type-r

Well I think there is no explaining the 22B. The P1 is the UK equivilant of the Type-R, which all type-r's are grey imports but offer higher spec. There are various versions of the type-r (mainly ver3, ver4, ver5, ver6). I once read in an Impreza quide and one of the engineers said thet the ver5 was the best ever made Impreza.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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someone said that there are 2 door imprezas in standard wrx trim floating round?
is that true??
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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depends waht you want a type r can bew had cheaper than a p1, i have had a p1 and it is a fantastic car but i have not had the chance todrive a type r so cant compare, best thign to do is driver both and see which you prefer
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by El Cat
someone said that there are 2 door imprezas in standard wrx trim floating round?
is that true??
Yes, you linked to one in your first post. They arent 'Type-RAs' though: its a common misconception brought about the unusual applied model number. They have a standard WRX engine and transmission.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by El Cat
someone said that there are 2 door imprezas in standard wrx trim floating round?
is that true??
1 in my garage
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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They have a standard WRX engine and transmission.
mine has an sti type r box (crap on m/way)
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Have you checked the transmission code?

Edited to add: youre right Richard; Ive just looked at my old car book and the transmission code (off my landed WRX-Rs) is identical to that in the same MY WRX Type-RA. When I landed them I didnt have as much technical information as I do now. Im still sure that the engine codes are WRX though.

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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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right! i know what to look for
insurance is £600 for a STI TYPE R 2 door and £900 for a P1
£300 difference there
also whats the gear ratios like??
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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depends what your main purpose for the car is. with reguard the gear ratios personally i find them to be fantastic on my v3 type r which MR subuaru said was the BEST ever made and me thinks hes in a better position than most to judge the only time you might find the ratios a problem is on the motorway and as subarus arnt motorway cars which ever you decide to go for GET ONE THATS BEEN REBUILT BY A REPUTABLE ENGINE BUILDER !!!!
ill say no more..
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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seems most for sale have had an engine rebuild?
what is is that fails on them as they alkl seem to have been rebulit somewhere along the line!
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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well mine done the crank and a rod, 3rd time now, twice before i got it, but nearly 100k on the clock!
done the engine myself as i work in the trade, but can be expensive when paying someone else!
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ryn004
There are 3 types of 2-door Impreza:
-22B
-P1
-Type-r
There's also an early JDM sport that came as a 2 door, only ever seen 2 & both in a horrid metallic 'quality st triangle' green
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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You can get Irish cars that are 1.6's nothing special bar the shell.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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if i had the choice and get a 3 door scoob, it's gotta be the p1... try finding cheaper insurance though
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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thats as good as the insurance gts im afraid
remember i wrote the last scooby of in january!!
only pay £350 on the classic at the moment after that claim!
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ryn004
There are 3 types of 2-door Impreza:
-22B
-P1
-Type-r

Well I think there is no explaining the 22B. The P1 is the UK equivilant of the Type-R, which all type-r's are grey imports but offer higher spec. There are various versions of the type-r (mainly ver3, ver4, ver5, ver6). I once read in an Impreza quide and one of the engineers said thet the ver5 was the best ever made Impreza.
Not strictly true: in Japan you could get 1500cc upwards two doors cars, with both front and four wheel drive.

No 'Sports', that was a UK 2000cc GL tarted up by IM and sold at a ridiculous price to cash in on the demand for Turbos.....
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by El Cat
whats the spec on that?? do u have one ruislip??

scooby bits is now 8 miles from me and have 2 there?? any thoughts??

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Jason's a good chap, and his cars are worth a look. Only thing is buying from a trader, you will pay a premium over private. If you do a search for a similar car private there is a hellova price difference. Depends what warranty and other bits Jase may offer to sweeten the deal. He is very good to regular customers however, as before he moved and I sold my Scoob, he was very good with me.

Just depends if you wanna spend more with a trader/dealer and get a warrantee/supposed piece of mind, or save and buy privately.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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Ello Andy

two doors rock..type r better than p1 anyday..imho
22b legend but unusable ?? imho

I sense another widearched type r coming very soon...
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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I have a Type R and it is awesome! I am also selling it, see "View My Scooby" for piccys. If you are interested, send me a PM for more details. It is a completely standard car, just had a new MOT & 6 months tax put on, and is a dream to own! I NEVER rag it, race it or track it!! Worth a look I'd say!!

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jasemac

Ello Andy

two doors rock..type r better than p1 anyday..imho
22b legend but unusable ?? imho

I sense another widearched type r coming very soon...

And I sense a 600 mile road trip. Are you having fun down there mate, now you've been able to expand and offer everything basically.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by chocolate_o_brian
And I sense a 600 mile road trip. Are you having fun down there mate, now you've been able to expand and offer everything basically.
Ohhh yes..
when ya ready for a scoob got cheap digs sorted so no excuses..
see website for hotel.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Type R, Type R, Type R, Type R,
Sideways goodness.

Never looked back

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jasemac
Ohhh yes..
when ya ready for a scoob got cheap digs sorted so no excuses..
see website for hotel.
Take a Pug 205 GTI in a swap deal

Me and Nat will come down eventually for the weekend or something, when I've sorted out all this legal stuff.
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