Hey all

As some of you guys know I have already decided on a path for my sti but a mate is wanting to buy one too.

What I need to know is is there anything that you need to look out for between the V8-10 shape (the sedans) compared to the new shape hatch. I know the JDM versions all use the 2.0 engine but is there anything I need to be aware of with the new shape? like is the SI drive something that breaks or makes tuning harder?

Basically what do I need to be aware for someone buying the current shape STI hatch (2007-current) ?

Thanks for your help guys, he wants to go as new as possible but not if the new shape has some reliability issues that the older ones don't ?

P.S this is ONLY regarding JDM 2.0 ltr STI models.

 

Piston ringlands and headgaskets on the newer 2.5`s not an issue with the 2.0L JDM`s

 

the 2.5 is poo, the japs make it but wont sell it to their own its that bad

 

Ok so am I RIGHT in saying that the current shape 2.0 JDM is just as reliable and thrashable as a 2005 blobeye/hawkeye/bugeye 2.0 JDM sti?

 

The 2ltr JDM engine is one of the best they have produced, if not THE best engine

Tony

 

Ok so the JDM hatch is fine for reliability?

 

Yep