what a pointless argument - somone allways spouts off about JDM models being inferior, prone to failure etc etc

FACT - All Subarus are built in Japan

LOL, its nippy for a basic modded WRX and is mapped for Optimax and no booster.

Figures from graph :

279.4 lb/ft @ 5010 rpm
320.2bhp @ 7170 rpm

256.9 bhp @ the wheels

Amen ;)

Well, yes - but theyr'e built to different specs. That's why I had a Japanese-spec 05 STI imported instead of popping into my local dealer and driving away in a Type UK.

Trumptton's pointless trolling is simple misinformation, though. UK cars can and do go bang - my UK MY00 had a big end failure despite having been driven and serviced by the book. Japanese-spec cars go bang too, usually because people run them on the wrong fuel or simply tune them too far or without really understanding what they're doing.

My new car has a UK fuel map that means I can run it on supermarket fuel if I really want - and the silent Knocklink sits there to prove it. There is no reason at all why it should be any more likely to die a premature death than a similarly specified UK car.

As for the insurance the UK model would have cost me exactly the same amount as my JDM. I would agree insurance may be a problem for teenagers though;)

The misinformation on this thread by one poster in particular is almost priceless.

Could I suggest you now nip over to Pistonheads and start a 'all 911s are crap with the engine in the wrong place' thread in the Porsche section? :)

PMSL nice one Chris

I think he has apoint in the insurance stakes though, I looked at getting an RX7 a few months back:

Insurance on a UK model (very rare) about £700
Inusrance on a std import of the same model and year £1000+

and before anyone cuts in I'm 33 with 5 yrs NCB.

Andy

Depends on the insurer.

An STi Type UK is exaclty the price as my JDM STi with my insurers.

Windup alert....

Yawn:rolleyes:

Might be due to one of two reasons:

1. they haven't insured it as an import

2. it costs enough to insure a UK STi that there is no additonal premium for an import.

Only going on personal experience, which leads me onto another question:

who are you insured with as I could use some good quotes....:thumb: