P1, sorted type R or spec c
 

Hi all, looking at getting a classic 2 door, preferably a tidy P1 or well modded type r. However will also consider a bugeye spec c.

Would like to spend around £6k but would go to £7k for the right car. Body work must be good.

What have you got???

Paul

Btt

I'd say it depends what you want from it. P1 will still be worth more in 5 years time, but in my eyes arent worth all the hype... the Type R will have the short ration box, DCCD etc and be a more fun drive if you decide to go on track etc.

TBH I think the sensible decision would be a tidy P1. It will mainly get used for weekend fun and unlikely to be tracked. I know you can get a lot more for your money buying a type r but I would be happy to spend on the P1 knowing its value is very likely to never drop lower than today prices and will hopefully be a good long term investment.

However, should a big spec type r creep up i.e. +400bhp then this may well tempt me.

Decisions decisions ;-)

Type R STi's are manic with their high revving close ratio gearings. P1 has the longer 5th and UK suited suspension (which does make alot of difference for spirited B-roads). However, you can get nicely mod'd V-Ltd's with the RA gearing which has a longer 5th too, and you can buy P1 suspension. I saw a used set for £200...

Thanks for the info.

I have a UK 2000 at the moment with replacement STI box and UK 5th and quite like the set up, especially on a TD05 16g. However the UK unfortunately is now is dead money where as a p1 is likely to hold value. Only a nicely modded type r could tempt me away from a p1 I think.

I wouldn't get hung up on the P1. It's not miles away from an R... clicky