Im in a position to buy another impreza and pretty sure itll be a blob and yes I've googled the differences etc of the jdm and uk cars but in real owners experience what is the one to go for? Also what's pros and cons each please

 

Owned many uk sti's and now a jdm widetrack and can honestly say I don't miss the uk sti anymore infact the jdm is better in everyway although I missed the distinctive unequal length burble but that was soon taken care of by the blitz nur spec totally in love with the jdm now

There's some real good white examples knocking about at the moment on here owned by fellow enthusiasts which I would have snatched last year when I was looking for one

 

Had a jdm classic and a uk. Jdm every time, handled better, whole car felt tighter, loved it to bits, swapped to uk thinking be similar, but wasn't as nice car to drive. But both had burble.

 

I am now in my 8th Subaru.

Only the first three were UK models the remainder JDM.

Pro's.

Spec and everything else.

Con's.

People who have not owned a JDM car think they know better.

 

I own a uk car and with hindsight would have bought JDM,

Love my car but JDM cars are just better.

 

I am on my 6th Impreza now. My current is a blob Spec C type RA. Both have their pros and cons, and although I'm a big big fan of UK models, you can't steer away from the fact that the JDM's are technically superior. Some folk see certain aspects of cars as being better because it's suited to their needs, whereas others will argue the opposite.

I will always argue that the UK 2.5 lumps are brilliant though. At 70mph, my JDM blob sits at just over 3k.....my previous hawk STi sat at 2.5k and would cruise along With such brilliant ease. My JDM, although fantastic to drive, gets a bit tiresome on a long journey because it's not suited to UK roads. Equally, when I'm cutting around town, it swings the other way. The twin scroll roller bearing VF36 setup spools up much quicker that my hawk did, and although you have more low-down torque from the 2.5, the advantage of spooling up lower down the Rev range trumps this. However, if we start talking about driving characteristics, handling, turn-in etc, there is literally no comparison. JDM every time.

Oh, and I love my roof flap

 

JDM

 

JDM X2

 

JDM 9
UK 0

Think that's gives you a reasonable indication of what's what lol

 

Make that jdm 10... Wouldt look back after a jdm mate

Martin

 

Owned 1 jdm 4 uk has to be jdm

 

Only ever owned a JDM. Must be one of the lucky ones me Always wondered why when I took parts off my car my mates would go nuts for my JDM parts.

 

JDM its a no brainer

 

For the record I would personally go for JDM 10 times out of 10, but to offer some balance it's worth bearing in mind that if this car is a daily driver:

-5th and 6th gears are lower so (even) less relaxing on long motorway stints
-Twin-scroll turbo means you are always using the turbo (no pootling around below turbo range for economy) so MPG is even more catastrophic than a UK car - you'll struggle to break 20 MPG even when pootling

Other than that, its has to be JDM all the way

 

I also say jdm, mine is used daily and although mpg on longer runs is worse than my old uk car I find around town basically the same. I generally average 20mpg which I don't think is that bad.

 

20mpg. Thank god rs-matt is currently banned. He'd be all over this otherwise!


I've owned UK and JDM and love them both. If I had to buy again it would probably be JDM again as they hold their value better and have more of the toys I like.

 

If you want economy and mpg get yourself a mkv 1.9tdi golf

 

mk4 is better bro lol

 

[QUOTE=BrownPantsRacing;11864708]20mpg. Thank god rs-matt is currently banned.

You missing him bro

SKINNY RATDAN ain't back neither

Sorry for going off topic all but kind of miss the guy

 

I miss Matt like a hole in the head. Which it seems is something he has between his ears. I miss Dan though, he's always fun!

 

Or buy a 2004 + JDM Spec B GT Leggy with the ECO button, still Twinscroll

 

I'd go for jdm.
If you want a car for pootling about in, or long motorway journeys, or if you're worried about mpg then you're probably on the wrong forum...

 

I quite fancy a jdm leggy too...

 

Torque GT and Prodrift UK have some for sale

You've seen mine but it is off for remap loveliness on the 23rd. But in ECO 360 mile on a tank is easily done.

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...spec-b-gt.html

 

My first Subaru jdm hatch never driven another so can't possibly comment
This car is awesome I thought I made the wrong move initially when I bought it over an evo 8 mr after driving the hatch I'm happy with my choice of car been the correct one

 

hi all...any info would be appreciated here...i have a 04 sti NON widetrack running 480bhp..its ran 450bhp plus since 2010 with no issues with last couple of owners...ive never driven a jdm blobeye and when i got this i was non the wiser if im being honest regarding the differences as i was new to blobeyes...at that power whats the differences?? i understand the folding mirrors wont make a difference and i believe the uk sti has forged pistons where as the jdms have cast pistons...im not doubting the jdm is better and the next car i get will be a jdm but are the differences that significant?

 

The U.K. Sti has forged pistons and the jdm imports have cast?? Really..

 

yes...i didnt believe it untill a post recently

 

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...pe-for-5k.html

 

Wounded I'm selling up