Any inherent problems with the UK 99T?
30 October 2001, 12:40 AM
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Are there any areas where the standard UK 99 T reg needs improving? Each year tends to get an update somewhere (some more beneficial that others!), but does anyone know what the changes are between the 99 and 00 (and 01) reg cars are? Also, are these changes worth spending money on?
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30 October 2001, 11:40 AM
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From the SIDC FAQ:
[Edited by ChrisB - 10/30/2001 11:41:39 AM]
The 2000 car added some minor but welcome changes to the 1999 model, following the theme of contunual development.
The most obvious changes are the wheel design. Out went the much loved curved 5 spoke design, to be replaced with a 6 slender spoke design. Opinions on the new wheel style are generally mixed, but more owners prefer the older 5 spoke design to the newer one.
Other changes include colour coded mirrors and door handles, adjustable intermittent wiper speeds, remote central locking (was already fitted prior to delivery for UK cars with the alarm system), a metallic fascia, map reading lights and a new gear ****.
The very popular Dark Blue Mica colour was replaced by a slightly lighted Deep Blue Mica, and a new Red Mica Metallic colour was added to the range.
The Impreza has been in the same basic form for nearly 8 years now, and a completely new model is expected for the 2001 model year.
The most obvious changes are the wheel design. Out went the much loved curved 5 spoke design, to be replaced with a 6 slender spoke design. Opinions on the new wheel style are generally mixed, but more owners prefer the older 5 spoke design to the newer one.
Other changes include colour coded mirrors and door handles, adjustable intermittent wiper speeds, remote central locking (was already fitted prior to delivery for UK cars with the alarm system), a metallic fascia, map reading lights and a new gear ****.
The very popular Dark Blue Mica colour was replaced by a slightly lighted Deep Blue Mica, and a new Red Mica Metallic colour was added to the range.
The Impreza has been in the same basic form for nearly 8 years now, and a completely new model is expected for the 2001 model year.
30 October 2001, 02:48 PM
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Hi
There is a bit of a conspiracy theory that there are too many MY00 cars which didn't seem as fast as the MY99's.
Some 99 (ie phase 2) engines suffered from surging at certain revs (mine didn't), Juddering clutches (mine did - replaced under warranty) but typically not much else.
AFIK, only official differences were cosmetic between MY99 and MY00 cars.
Mine (MY99) was great
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There is a bit of a conspiracy theory that there are too many MY00 cars which didn't seem as fast as the MY99's.
Some 99 (ie phase 2) engines suffered from surging at certain revs (mine didn't), Juddering clutches (mine did - replaced under warranty) but typically not much else.
AFIK, only official differences were cosmetic between MY99 and MY00 cars.
Mine (MY99) was great
D
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