MB30

Went out in my first Subaru a few weeks back and it's really got me hooked.
Been looking at them since and decided last night im going to get one

Really fancy a white hawkeye, sti jdm spec.
From my brief look the jdm seems to be the more reliable 2.0 twin scroll?

Question, did they ever do them in red?

Are there any things to look out for when buying?

Any help would be great as new to Subarus

Thanks
MB

FarfocelI

white ended but always You can ask
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/05-55-SUBARU-IMPREZA-2-0-WRX-STI-JDM-HAWKEYE-ASPEN-WHITE-64K-FSH-330-BHP-/222894396245?redirect=mobile&_trksid=p2047675.l255 7&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&nma=true&si=w9Ify8 GXiQBg%252FNKmPEEC3ELMs90%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=n c
Yes 2.0 twinscroll

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

You can get red but they are quite rare in the UK. The JDM Twinscroll does lack the classic four pot off beat rumble but they suffer less than the 2.5 UK engines.
The spec is better than the UK model.

It really is horses for courses on if you want the UK or JDM, JDM versions are all in the lower tax bracket.

Try Torque GT or Brave Auto to see what they have coming in but the Yen rate is making imports very expensive but the car will not have a spot of rust or road grime on it in comparison to a UK car.
Personally for me I would not buy another UK car. On JDM no.5.

MB30

Thanks, I did see this last week on Ebay/Pistonheads. It's gone from both so think it's sold.
I might message him, you never know

MB30

Thanks Trooper
I've just had a look and nothing suitable at the moment but will keep an eye out.

My car was sold yesterday so now on the hunt

MB30

This is the only one for sale I can see at the minute:

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifi...nt-car/8179275

What are peoples thoughts?
Very tempted to look at it this weekend. Ideally would like one private from an enthusiast though

rickybobby

https://www.hurstcars.co.uk/used-car...01703293816772

MB30

Thanks rickybobby. Unfortunately its over my budget 😕

FarfocelI

personally would not take jdm hawk in standard trim for 13k wit 80k on clock
hawk spec c ra from hurst is the one to go, 3k more but is worth it i think

jazzyjembreaze

iTrader: (11)

RA with 100k on the clock , well any serious contender would be refreshing that engine post haste so add that bill to the for sale price

FarfocelI

true but You can ask them to add 1year warranty with that price
engine could let go in any mileage,80k or 92k

jazzyjembreaze

iTrader: (11)

I’m not suggesting it would or could let go , I’ personally think any one with common sense buying a car with a blue printed engine & forged internals on such a big mileage platform would be taking the engine out . No way is it in spec at that Milestone. / as stated it’s a rare car & certainly not a daily driver to Halfords & mc Donald’s via the nearest traffic jam lol
... just my opinion ,

FarfocelI

spec c ra is not blue printed
info
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...confusing.html
and is still worth 3k more than standard jdm
both overpriced btw

The Trooper 1815

iTrader: (31)

Original and one of the best.
https://torque-gt.co.uk/car/subaru-impreza-ra-spec-c/

MB30

As much as I do like the Spec C, for my day to day I think a JDM STI is best