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Classic WRX's are all imports from Japan.
New ('01-on) WRX's are almost all main dealer supplied, with a few Euro imports, but very few if any Japanese imports. Same goes for the STI, though there are few more Japanese STIs around and one or two US STIs too.
New ('01-on) WRX's are almost all main dealer supplied, with a few Euro imports, but very few if any Japanese imports. Same goes for the STI, though there are few more Japanese STIs around and one or two US STIs too.
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Well, I can't put figures on it - maybe a whole hoarde of import owners will descend on me at this point - but I'd say Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. Worries - founded or otherwise - exist over warranty, dealer servicing, parts availability, ability to get Prodrive upgrades fitted, and actually getting hold of and registering the car.
Maybe some import owners would care to comment further? I have a Japanese import (STI, better spec than UK) and have had no problems at all so far. Plus, how many main dealers would give you a JDM-spec Honda Integra Type-R as a courtesy car?
Maybe some import owners would care to comment further? I have a Japanese import (STI, better spec than UK) and have had no problems at all so far. Plus, how many main dealers would give you a JDM-spec Honda Integra Type-R as a courtesy car?
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Am I correct in thinking that with an pan european warranty that all major parts are covered? I also thought that the main dealers would service an import anyway as work is money. If I was to have an import serviced at Prosport in Stockport who are an authorised Subaru service centre, would I have a problem with the warranty?
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I can only comment on my euro import 05wrx, as I have done before, in that I haven't had any such probs with dealers, IM, servicing or PPP (it seems all the dealers I've asked are more than willing to fit it).
Insurance may be a little more (~£100) but the fact you save so much to start more than makes up for this.
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Insurance may be a little more (~£100) but the fact you save so much to start more than makes up for this.
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Originally Posted by scoobie elf
Am I correct in thinking that with an pan european warranty that all major parts are covered? I also thought that the main dealers would service an import anyway as work is money. If I was to have an import serviced at Prosport in Stockport who are an authorised Subaru service centre, would I have a problem with the warranty?
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Originally Posted by jasonius
I can only comment on my euro import 05wrx, as I have done before, in that I haven't had any such probs with dealers, IM, servicing or PPP (it seems all the dealers I've asked are more than willing to fit it).
Insurance may be a little more (~£100) but the fact you save so much to start more than makes up for this.
Jason
Insurance may be a little more (~£100) but the fact you save so much to start more than makes up for this.
Jason
Might have to ask local dealer this, he is more than happy to service my euro import.
Seriously thinking about comming back to a Scoob and its going to ba another Euro import - just deciding if to go the PPP route or the Ecutek route.
Richard
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I own a jap import WRX. Yes there is that certain amount of uncertainty with an import, but if you buy it from a reputable importer (usually much cheaper than UK models) it shouldn't be a problem. Don't forget that JDM models have better intercoolers and better suspension than Euro models!!!
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Originally Posted by scoobie elf
If I was to have an import serviced at Prosport in Stockport who are an authorised Subaru service centre, would I have a problem with the warranty?
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Originally Posted by team kosoku
Don't forget that JDM models have better intercoolers and better suspension than Euro models!!!
The Spec of the model will be better though (ie climate control, folding wing mirrors) but mechanically, most are identical.
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The main reason why there is not many new age JDM imported WRX / STI's around is because they are too expensive from Japan, simple as that. The UK bugeye has very poor residual value, (see here
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=385944) and the JDM WRX does not have a significant performance advantage. The UK STI with PPP is a near even match for the JDM version, the JDM is a better car but not much. Not forgetting the Subaru 3 year waranty for UK spec, it is the best in the business!
When it comes to older cars however the JDM offers significant advantages both on performance and quailty, Japanese average miles is about half ours, car theft is unheard of and all cars are goverend to 110mph. In an few years time you may see more JDM motors about.
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=385944) and the JDM WRX does not have a significant performance advantage. The UK STI with PPP is a near even match for the JDM version, the JDM is a better car but not much. Not forgetting the Subaru 3 year waranty for UK spec, it is the best in the business!
When it comes to older cars however the JDM offers significant advantages both on performance and quailty, Japanese average miles is about half ours, car theft is unheard of and all cars are goverend to 110mph. In an few years time you may see more JDM motors about.
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