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Ukautograss 30 December 2013 10:41 PM

Sti v2 wagon
 
Ok so I've had about 5 imprezas before and I've finally got back into one , picked my fav a sti wagon always wanted one and in my opinion got it in the best colour :-) , pics don't do it Justus .


http://s309.photobucket.com/user/ukw...tml?sort=3&o=2


http://s309.photobucket.com/user/ukw...tml?sort=3&o=3

http://s309.photobucket.com/user/ukw...tml?sort=3&o=1

http://s309.photobucket.com/user/ukw...tml?sort=3&o=0

Ukautograss 30 December 2013 10:42 PM

Also could anyone fill me in as it's ment to be an sti 555 ? It's deffo an sti I know that etc just wondering more info on the colour please .

the shreksta 30 December 2013 10:44 PM

looks nice matey.any plans?

not keen on the wheels if im honest

Ukautograss 30 December 2013 10:54 PM

Tbh no lol just maintain it as it has been and just enjoy it really . Roger Clarke has done a fair amount of maintenance to it so it's all tip top , running standard power but by god it shifts lol :-).

53 30 December 2013 10:56 PM

53c :) What is the option and trim codes on the Vin Plate :)

Ukautograss 30 December 2013 11:04 PM

53c colour , trim 518 , option 62c bud so co one what's all that mean :-)

53 30 December 2013 11:28 PM

It means you actually have a 555 :) 61's looked identical but were just STi's :)

Are you interested in an epic numberplate ? :)

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...late-sale.html

This is my old 555 V2 Wagon :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n..._2629779_n.jpg

scooblet 30 December 2013 11:48 PM

seen that on ebay in Bath IIRC

GC8 30 December 2013 11:48 PM

Its a shame that they arent a true STI (mechanically, as the V3> were), but after the 1995 STI Type-RA, V2 'Wagons are definitely my favourite. With a 260PS engine theyre able to run perfectly well on UK fuel too, which the laters cars couldnt.

Want.

53 30 December 2013 11:50 PM

Best handling Impreza I have had tbh :) Really did fly round corners with a lovely blend of grip and slip. :)

Ukautograss 31 December 2013 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by scooblet (Post 11307790)
seen that on ebay in Bath IIRC

Yup that's the one to good to miss so had to jump on it :>

Ukautograss 31 December 2013 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by GC8 (Post 11307791)
Its a shame that they arent a true STI (mechanically, as the V3> were), but after the 1995 STI Type-RA, V2 'Wagons are definitely my favourite. With a 260PS engine theyre able to run perfectly well on UK fuel too, which the laters cars couldnt.

Want.

So it's an sti and not an sti honestly people like u really cheese me off just find any niggle , it is a tru sti in every way , might not have the later type engine but still an sti either which way .

Dreep 31 December 2013 08:37 PM


Originally Posted by Ukautograss (Post 11308571)
So it's an sti and not an sti honestly people like u really cheese me off just find any niggle , it is a tru sti in every way , might not have the later type engine but still an sti either which way .

He's not meaning that in a bad way. He's saying V1's & V2's were modified WRXs by STI. Whereas from the V3 onwards the STi was its own fully developed car from factory. :thumb:

JonMc 01 January 2014 09:59 AM

Very nice looking wagon, that plate would finish it off a treat:norty:

jonnyricer2 01 January 2014 11:46 AM

V nice bud deffo best colour!!

GC8 01 January 2014 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by Ukautograss (Post 11308571)
So it's an sti and not an sti honestly people like u really cheese me off just find any niggle , it is a tru sti in every way , might not have the later type engine but still an sti either which way .

No, Im saying that the STI V2 'Wagon uses a standard 260PS C2-Series Saloon angine and Z4 ECU.

When you say people like me, do you mean 'people who really know the cars', with fifteen years experience?

Its people like you that caused me to hardly bother with SN any more.

GC8 01 January 2014 12:06 PM


Originally Posted by Ukautograss (Post 11308571)
So it's an sti and not an sti honestly people like u really cheese me off just find any niggle , it is a tru sti in every way , might not have the later type engine but still an sti either which way .


Originally Posted by Dreep (Post 11308666)
He's not meaning that in a bad way. He's saying V1's & V2's were modified WRXs by STI. Whereas from the V3 onwards the STi was its own fully developed car from factory. :thumb:

Thanks Dreep.

The 1994 WRX STIs (GF8 & GC8) were altered production cars, as was the 1995 WRX STI Type RA, with the 1996 model year being the first to have STI models built in series production and these were the V2s.

The V2 'Wagon was something of a hybrid using the standard 260PS Saloon engine, turbo and ECU with the V3 MY'97 cars onwards having similar running gear to the Saloons. :D

Ukautograss 01 January 2014 04:24 PM


Originally Posted by GC8 (Post 11309016)
No, Im saying that the STI V2 'Wagon uses a standard 260PS C2-Series Saloon angine and Z4 ECU.

When you say people like me, do you mean 'people who really know the cars', with fifteen years experience?

Its people like you that caused me to hardly bother with SN any more.

Just seems when ever someone mentions an sti version there's always something to say about it not being a real one in Essenes , I'm very happy with the car and It's not been abused or messed with .

marco58 01 January 2014 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by GC8 (Post 11309016)
No, Im saying that the STI V2 'Wagon uses a standard 260PS C2-Series Saloon angine and Z4 ECU.

When you say people like me, do you mean 'people who really know the cars', with fifteen years experience?

Its people like you that caused me to hardly bother with SN any more.

:thumb:

marco58 01 January 2014 04:33 PM

Nice wagon

GC8 01 January 2014 04:50 PM


Originally Posted by Ukautograss (Post 11309284)
Just seems when ever someone mentions an sti version there's always something to say about it not being a real one in Essenes , I'm very happy with the car and It's not been abused or messed with .

Bogus STIs have been a real problem for 10+ years, but I dont have any doubt your car is a real STI.

Perhaps I should have said 'real' or maybe real as I was talking about the engine in this particular model, which I suspect that FHI built to see whether there was a market for GF8 STIs. The clue to this is that they dont have a unique applied model number either, which the MY97 did.

Anyway, my second favourite Classic after the 1995 STI Type-RA. I spoke to someone the other day who has one which was registered on an 02 plate by the DVLA after they accepted that it was unused in Japan - its like new. Not for sale though.

Ukautograss 01 January 2014 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by GC8 (Post 11309317)
Bogus STIs have been a real problem for 10+ years, but I dont have any doubt your car is a real STI.

Perhaps I should have said 'real' or maybe real as I was talking about the engine in this particular model, which I suspect that FHI built to see whether there was a market for GF8 STIs. The clue to this is that they dont have a unique applied model number either, which the MY97 did.

Anyway, my second favourite Classic after the 1995 STI Type-RA. I spoke to someone the other day who has one which was registered on an 02 plate by the DVLA after they accepted that it was unused in Japan - its like new. Not for sale though.

That must have taken a lot of evidence to prove to the dvla it wasn't used. ? What a find though :-0 , I know what it saying about the fake sti's though plonk a badge and wham it's an sti hmmmm

53 01 January 2014 08:46 PM

V2 Wagon STi's didn't get alloy wishbones either :) Proper mish mash, but what a mish mash :D

GC8 01 January 2014 08:58 PM

Theres something about the blue.

Ukautograss 02 January 2014 12:31 AM


Originally Posted by GC8 (Post 11309595)
Theres something about the blue.

??

katana man 02 January 2014 12:36 AM

very nice wagon bud

GC8 02 January 2014 04:46 PM


Originally Posted by Ukautograss (Post 11309796)
??

In reply to 53 saying that the V2 'Wagon is a bit of a 'mish mash' (steel wishbones, Z4-TD05-260PS engine, WRX applied model number etc), I suggested that there was something about Sport Blue which overcame all of that.

Ukautograss 02 January 2014 06:37 PM

I love the blue that's what sold it to me tbh

328isport 02 January 2014 06:54 PM


Originally Posted by 53 (Post 11307771)
It means you actually have a 555 :) 61's looked identical but were just STi's :)

Are you interested in an epic numberplate ? :)

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-par...late-sale.html

This is my old 555 V2 Wagon :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n..._2629779_n.jpg

Haha that plate is awesome!!

OP that's a very smart wagon, looks like you've found a gem


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