View Poll Results: Which Impreza for sub £5000?
Unmodified UK Classic, as late a model year as possible
6
21.43%
Modified UK Classic (PPP minimum or equivalent plus suspension)
3
10.71%
Little modified Import WRX, STI or RA etc
16
57.14%
Modified import with upgraded bits of KNOWN origin.
3
10.71%
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Help me decide - time to buy another Impreza!
10 August 2006, 02:45 PM
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Help me decide - time to buy another Impreza!
Howdy all,
After selling my previous Impreza of 3 years last month (2003 WRX) I am looking to as planned, plunge into buying a classic Impreza for sub £5k (preferably nearer £4k) - but what should I buy? Options seem to be pretty wide as it really is a buyers market and people just can't shift these things! For the money I could get:
I need a car which does not look over the top (don't mind STI spoiler etc but NO STUPID KITS, big front splitter etc.). It needs to be in mechanically sound condition and not really need any money thrown at it for a while. Ideally with upgraded brakes and suspension bits (not necessarily shocks but drop links etc). It will do less than 5000 miles a year as a "toy" and fun car, but will be methodically looked after in servicing terms and, especially, bodywork - it will be detailed as much as possible - so need one which has also been looked after with care. I will have it for quite a few years. I know the spec arguments of the imports being superior in performance/equipment versus UK cars - but uk cars can be easier to shift on in a few years to buyers who know nothing about imports, and "may" be cheaper to insure and fuel. I know how much Impreza's cost to run so no stupid newbie-type answers
SO - opinions at the ready - which car for less than £5000? Had quite a few offers already on my Primera GT (stupidly cheap price) as a P.Ex. against an Impreza - but what do I REALLY want?
There are many cars available - Scoobynet is bursting with them...obviously condition can vary but I have seen some nice ones around the £4500 mark.
Brian
After selling my previous Impreza of 3 years last month (2003 WRX) I am looking to as planned, plunge into buying a classic Impreza for sub £5k (preferably nearer £4k) - but what should I buy? Options seem to be pretty wide as it really is a buyers market and people just can't shift these things! For the money I could get:
- A choice of MY97/98 or even 99 UK Classic, with or without various mods and various mileages.
- Various WRX's, STI's, RA's etc at various ages from 1993 - 1997's with again a choice of mods (or not) and mileages.
I need a car which does not look over the top (don't mind STI spoiler etc but NO STUPID KITS, big front splitter etc.). It needs to be in mechanically sound condition and not really need any money thrown at it for a while. Ideally with upgraded brakes and suspension bits (not necessarily shocks but drop links etc). It will do less than 5000 miles a year as a "toy" and fun car, but will be methodically looked after in servicing terms and, especially, bodywork - it will be detailed as much as possible - so need one which has also been looked after with care. I will have it for quite a few years. I know the spec arguments of the imports being superior in performance/equipment versus UK cars - but uk cars can be easier to shift on in a few years to buyers who know nothing about imports, and "may" be cheaper to insure and fuel. I know how much Impreza's cost to run so no stupid newbie-type answers
SO - opinions at the ready - which car for less than £5000? Had quite a few offers already on my Primera GT (stupidly cheap price) as a P.Ex. against an Impreza - but what do I REALLY want?
There are many cars available - Scoobynet is bursting with them...obviously condition can vary but I have seen some nice ones around the £4500 mark.
Brian
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10 August 2006, 04:33 PM
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Go for a 99-00 STi 5 or 6 (RA's are good and will hold there value, but low ratio gearbox makes for headaches on longer journeys)
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10 August 2006, 05:24 PM
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I wouldnt narrow your search down too far, take each car on its own merits, if you look at a few in your price range, you will know when you find the right one.
if it was me though, an early RA also
or a uk one with ppp
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if it was me though, an early RA also
or a uk one with ppp Taffy
10 August 2006, 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
1995 altered production STI Type-RA. White; roof vent; DCCD and manic ratios: accept no substitute.
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10 August 2006, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by wrxmania
Cheers - not the easiest find then?
Not that difficult actually; like the original 300 STI Saloons, most are in England.
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