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millersvfactory 05 August 2012 06:31 PM

Want an impreza
 
I have been looking around and thought the uk300 2001 models seem nice but the plan is to rip everything out not needed and use as it a track day car so i dont want to destroy a possible collecters car of the future:Whatever_
Does anyone have any suggestions on what to look for as i dont want to splash out between £2 on an older but with lots of work done with a good strong engine or £4.5k on a uk300 car only to have bought a bag of crap.:Suspiciou
I have never owned a performance car but after one track day in an Escort Cosworth im hooked on wanting a track day car.
What im after knowing is are there any pitfalls with particular models or anything to lookout for when buying.
Thanks in advance.
Mille

Themexican 05 August 2012 06:37 PM

try and find a cheap 6 speed newage (bugeye) sti, something that needs work, mot failure, cat c/d repaired or needs cosmetics. It will be a better starting point for a track car than a 5 speed or WRX.

Failing that, a classic is lighter so you dont need as much power to have fun and theres bags to choose from, but again, look for a stronger engined Sti.

jayallen 05 August 2012 06:40 PM

Forget the UK300 its nothing special....4.5k will get you a Bug STI, a far far superior car.

MattyB1983 05 August 2012 06:41 PM

Forget the UK300,

This however....

http://www.hurstcars.co.uk/used-cars...01227477705713

MattyB1983 05 August 2012 06:43 PM


Originally Posted by jayallen (Post 10738399)
Forget the UK300 its nothing special....4.5k will get you a Bug STI, a far far superior car.

:lol1:
Beat me to it, great minds think alike...:lol1:

jayallen 05 August 2012 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by MattyB1983 (Post 10738404)
:lol1:
Beat me to it, great minds think alike...:lol1:

:lol1:.... ;)

Rob Day 05 August 2012 07:12 PM

Having owned a UK300 I wouldn't have another, there nice to look at, but at the end of the day they are a WRX with some better styling. They are certainly not a track toy.

hope that helps.

Advice to find a 2001+ STI is sound advice.

Rob

Ps
I'm 40 mins from Manchester if you want to test my car out, oh and it might be for sale soon ;)


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