I have read on a few threads that the front seats on a MY04WRX EU spec differ from UK spec, ie no air bags "EU are proper bucket seats" etc
can anyone explain the difference, and or tell me where I can view photo's of the EU spec ones.
The reason that I ask is I am considering buying a EU spec car.

Thanks in advance.

 

I had the same choice about 7 months ago. I test drove both - UK car with "sports seats" (incl. side airbags) and by mates EU import with "bucket seats". I went for the buckets, but if you are not a slim-jim you may not want to. Basically they are the same material and look very similar.

For more info see my reply in this thread, about five pages down.
-Steve.