Hi Guys,

I'm considering purchasing an Impreza but for the life of me cannot decide which to aim for. I have a decent budget and ideally I am looking for a standard low miles WRX STi however which shape and model is becoming a nightmare. As far as I can tell I have the following options;

Blobeye 2.0 WRX STi Widetrack (JDM)
Blobeye 2.0 WRX STi Widetrack (Type UK)

Hawkeye 2.5 WRX STI (JDM)
Hawkeye 2.5 WRX STI (Type UK)

Hatch 2.5 WRX STI (Type UK)

I have read however that the 2.5s are ones to avoid?

Would have loved a 330s in the hatchback due to age and being slightly more practical with a nicer interior but wouldn't want to risk an engine going pop!

I have also seen the 2.0 Hawkeye WRX STI (JDM) are these using the same engine from the Blobeye and therefore reliable?

What are the main differences between the JDMS and Type UKs?

Does anybody have out of the box bhp figures for each model?

Sorry for the ton of questions but want to do my research first!

Kieran

 

Jdm hawk is 2ltr, would be my choice.

 

+1 for me or jdm blob wide track as it's pretty much the same car.

I'd avoid the 2.5 it's crap

 

2.5hatch just get a forged one

 

Look in the for sale section here. Recently imported low mileage hawk jdm STi @ £12.5k. Looks a beaut and a bargain IMO.

 

That is very nice RAF1!

I think I'm settling on the 2.0 hawk to be honest.

Or pull 22k out and get the new wrx sti ��