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Old 27 October 2015, 07:31 PM
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Default Impreza WRX Wagon - Great to be back in one

It's been a over 2 years since my last Impreza. In between owning a Honda Civic Type R EP3, which a drink driver whilst on holiday in Wales did this to...

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But since then I've been on a very long wait for an excellent condition, intelligently modified, respectfully owned Impreza Newage Wagon.

Owed by a fellow members on here by the name of Steve could be happier being back in an Impreza.

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Old 27 October 2015, 07:49 PM
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Looks a nice example.

Hope you like cleaning cars!!
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glad your enjoying it bud
Old 31 October 2015, 06:38 PM
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Looks fantastic, well done
Old 31 October 2015, 07:57 PM
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Loverly looking wagon mate. Do you miss the type r? Ive owned a few and love them. Great fun but like yourself ive turned back to subaru
Old 31 October 2015, 08:22 PM
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Nice wagon. Best colour too. A fan of the PFFs also. Enjoy.
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Nice wagon ....
Old 02 November 2015, 01:20 PM
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this is a very Nice wagon, enjoy her knowing the previous idiot owner is kicking himself for selling it lol
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Originally Posted by ZX-TT
this is a very Nice wagon, enjoy her knowing the previous idiot owner is kicking himself for selling it lol
Old 02 November 2015, 02:42 PM
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^^^^ hahaha you missing it mate lol
Old 03 November 2015, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ZX-TT
^^^^ hahaha you missing it mate lol
it was a great car and did everything I needed it to do very well It was arguably the best all round car I've ever had, mega reliable too. I'm just glad it went to someone who is going to look after it and pamper it like I did.
Who knows....I might be back in another one soon.....
Old 03 November 2015, 09:46 PM
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Thanks very much mate
Old 03 November 2015, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sprigeteer
Nice wagon. Best colour too. A fan of the PFFs also. Enjoy.
Thanks, yes got much practice with the black Civic lol
Old 03 November 2015, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ste333
glad your enjoying it bud
Thanks Steve, overall the car has been great never missed a beat. Not getting much use at the moment due to work but it makes it more rewarding when it is on the road.

Top mounts seem to still be knocking when turning and I see what you regarding the juddery clutch.
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Originally Posted by nardoblue
Looks fantastic, well done
Thanks mate, its a sorted wagon!
Old 03 November 2015, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by nortonscooby
Loverly looking wagon mate. Do you miss the type r? Ive owned a few and love them. Great fun but like yourself ive turned back to subaru
I loved the Civic they are great cars. I'd still have it if it wasn't smashed up by that ****...

Obviously the Impreza is more practical, honestly don't think there would be much between them in a straight line, Impreza has much more torque but that K20 never feels like it runs out of puff.

Very different but both excellent cars.
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Originally Posted by Essexdon
Thanks Steve, overall the car has been great never missed a beat. Not getting much use at the moment due to work but it makes it more rewarding when it is on the road.

Top mounts seem to still be knocking when turning and I see what you regarding the juddery clutch.
Like I mentioned mate, contact Rich at Driftworks (HSD), he'll sort you out with those roller bearing spring seats to try if it continues cos they should not be knocking and the installation etc was checked muliple times to make sure it wasn't a fitment problem.
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Nice wagon!
Old 21 November 2015, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Essexdon
It's been a over 2 years since my last Impreza. In between owning a Honda Civic Type R EP3, which a drink driver whilst on holiday in Wales did this to...



But since then I've been on a very long wait for an excellent condition, intelligently modified, respectfully owned Impreza Newage Wagon.

Owed by a fellow members on here by the name of Steve could be happier being back in an Impreza.





This is a very nice looking Wagon!
Pity that this happened to the Honda...could you not have it repaired and keep it as a cat D? Looks like it's just the bumper and a rear quarter panel with the rear light. Exhaust looks OK and I can not comment on the rear suspension, but again this is only from the picture...
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Originally Posted by Essexdon
I loved the Civic they are great cars. I'd still have it if it wasn't smashed up by that ****...

Obviously the Impreza is more practical, honestly don't think there would be much between them in a straight line, Impreza has much more torque but that K20 never feels like it runs out of puff.

Very different but both excellent cars.
The type r punches well above its weight. Iconic hot hatch of the future in my book. Everyone should experiance an ep3 k20 vtec.
Old 10 January 2016, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by I_MNL
This is a very nice looking Wagon!
Pity that this happened to the Honda...could you not have it repaired and keep it as a cat D? Looks like it's just the bumper and a rear quarter panel with the rear light. Exhaust looks OK and I can not comment on the rear suspension, but again this is only from the picture...
Thanks, no the chassis was completely buckled, so much so the front folding seats would not move to allow access to the rear, police estimated she hit the car at 45/50 mph.

The passenger driver side quarter suspension was severely damaged too, leaking shock, busted top mount etc.

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Impreza looks very stealthy!
Old 25 April 2017, 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by MATT93
Impreza looks very stealthy!
Thanks buddy
Old 26 April 2017, 08:22 PM
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Like it!

I have a black wagon also, see if you can find a US or Euro rear right hand lamp, makes a big difference to the rear end!
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Nice wagon think alloys work well with it.
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