New to Subaru, looking to import a STi! Advice welcome
02 May 2016, 12:29 AM
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New to Subaru, looking to import a STi! Advice welcome
Hey guys, I've narrowed it down to the following three STIs :
The '99 and '00 are basically the exact same cars mechanically right? If that's the case I will probably go with a '99 for a lower price haha.
I really like how the GC8s look, the classics with the angular lines and hawkeyes look meaner and more aggressive than the new age bugeye imo.
However my decision will be based entirely on RELIABILITY...
Which of those 3 STIs would you say is the most reliable? Low maintenance costs, parts availability, etc. Thanks and look forward to joining the Subaru family!
- 1999 GC8 STi
- 2000 GC8 STi
- 2001 bugeye STi
The '99 and '00 are basically the exact same cars mechanically right? If that's the case I will probably go with a '99 for a lower price haha.
I really like how the GC8s look, the classics with the angular lines and hawkeyes look meaner and more aggressive than the new age bugeye imo.
However my decision will be based entirely on RELIABILITY...
Which of those 3 STIs would you say is the most reliable? Low maintenance costs, parts availability, etc. Thanks and look forward to joining the Subaru family!
02 May 2016, 08:04 AM
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Hey guys, I've narrowed it down to the following three STIs :
The '99 and '00 are basically the exact same cars mechanically right? If that's the case I will probably go with a '99 for a lower price haha.
I really like how the GC8s look, the classics with the angular lines and hawkeyes look meaner and more aggressive than the new age bugeye imo.
However my decision will be based entirely on RELIABILITY...
Which of those 3 STIs would you say is the most reliable? Low maintenance costs, parts availability, etc. Thanks and look forward to joining the Subaru family!
- 1999 GC8 STi
- 2000 GC8 STi
- 2001 bugeye STi
The '99 and '00 are basically the exact same cars mechanically right? If that's the case I will probably go with a '99 for a lower price haha.
I really like how the GC8s look, the classics with the angular lines and hawkeyes look meaner and more aggressive than the new age bugeye imo.
However my decision will be based entirely on RELIABILITY...
Which of those 3 STIs would you say is the most reliable? Low maintenance costs, parts availability, etc. Thanks and look forward to joining the Subaru family!
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02 May 2016, 10:53 AM
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Are you looking to buy an import or import one yourself? The jdm bugeye would be my choice, I'm led to believe the yen is quite strong at the moment
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Hey guys, thanks for the replies.
I don't plan on tuning my STi, going to keep the internals/engine stock... that's what I'm trying to tell myself haha.
Good advice about finding someone who knows Subarus. However I'm relying on a local JDM importer so they will have to have their people do the inspection overseas.
Right now I love how the GC8 looks but the bugeye is obviously more advanced mechanically speaking. Still a tough decision for me haha. For someone who is going to keep it mostly stock and not really race it, I might just go with the less expensive GC8.
Oh is there any major differences between the '00 and '01 v7? I read there is some minor cosmetic and performance tweaks but anything major I should know about? thanks
I don't plan on tuning my STi, going to keep the internals/engine stock... that's what I'm trying to tell myself haha.
Good advice about finding someone who knows Subarus. However I'm relying on a local JDM importer so they will have to have their people do the inspection overseas.
Right now I love how the GC8 looks but the bugeye is obviously more advanced mechanically speaking. Still a tough decision for me haha. For someone who is going to keep it mostly stock and not really race it, I might just go with the less expensive GC8.
Oh is there any major differences between the '00 and '01 v7? I read there is some minor cosmetic and performance tweaks but anything major I should know about? thanks
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