Faithless

Hi all -
Trying to settle an argument in my head and I hope that some of the better knowledged out there can help and guide me to buying the right Impreza.

With a budget of around 6k do I opt for a MY99-00 UK spec car with engine upgrades or a MY97-98 import. again more confused cos there is a WRX, an STi and an STI type RA - but are all the same powerwise

what are the technicla differences between all these cars ?? what are the pro's & con's of each re spares, insurance, driving pleasure etc

Sooo many questions already..... please help

Cheers
Faithless

GazTheHat

Check out the FAQ on SIDC forum. That will tell you all and help differenciate between models.

They're far from the same power output.

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

To give you an Idea of what you asked Here are some Jap models

Year
Code Manufactured Model Code Power
PS Name Comment
A Nov.92-Sep.93
MY93 GC8A48D 240 WRX 4 door First Impreza Turbo
GC8A47D 240 WRX RA 4 door
B Oct.93-Aug.94
MY94 GC8B48D 240 WRX 4 door
GC8B47D 240 WRX RA 4 door
GC8B48D 250 WRX STi 4 door First appearance of STi, modified from production WRX
GF8B58D 220 WRX 5 door First appearance of 5 door
GF8B58D 220 WRX SA 5 door Auto transmission fitted after production
GF8B58D 250 WRX STi 5 door As per WRX STi 4 door, modified from production vehicle.
C1 Sep.94-Aug.95
MY95 GC8C48D 260 WRX 4 door
GC8C47D 260 WRX RA 4 door
GC8C47D 275 WRX RA STi 4 door Modified from production WRX
GF8C58D 220 WRX 4 door
C2 Sep.95-Aug.96
MY96 GC8C48D 260 WRX 4 door
GC8C47D 260 WRX RA 4 door
GC8C4ED 275 WRX STi2 4 door First full production STi
GC8C4ED 275 WRX STi2 555 4 door Special edition
GC8C4DD 275 WRX RA STi First full production STi RA
GC8C4DD 275 WRX RA STi2 V-Limited Special edition
GF8C58D 220 WRX 5 door
GF8C58D 260 WRX STi2 5 door
GF8C58D 260 WRX STi2 555 5 door Special edition
GF8C58P 220 WRX 5 door AT First production automatic transmission
D Sep.96-Aug.97
MY97

(Facelift) GC8D2DD 300 WRX STi R 2 door First 2 door coupe
GC8D48D 280 WRX 4 door
GC8D47D 280 WRX RA 4 door
GC8D4ED 300 WRX STi3 4 door
GC8D4ED 300 WRX STi3 V-Limited 4 door Special edition
GC8D4DD 300 WRX RA STi3
GF8D58D 240 WRX 5 door
GF8D5ED 300 WRX STi3 5 door
GF8D5ED 300 WRX STi3 V-Limited 5 door Special edition
GF8D58P 240 WRX 5 door AT
E Sep.97-Aug.98
MY98 GC8E2DD 300 WRX R STi4 2 door
GC8E2DD 300 WRX R STi4 V-Limited 2 door Special edition
GC8E2SD 300 WRX R STi 22B Wide bodied 2.2 litre special edition
GC8E27D 300 WRX RA V-Limited 2 door Special edition 2 door RA
GC8E48D 280 WRX 4 door
GC8E47D 280 WRX RA 4 door
GC8E4ED 300 WRX STi4 4 door
GC8E4DD 300 WRX RA STi4 4 door
GC8E4DD 300 WRX RA STi4 4 door V-Limited Special edition
GF8E58D 280 WRX 5 door
GF8E5ED 300 WRX STi4 5 door
GF8E58P 240 WRX 5 door AT
F Sep.98-Aug.99
MY99 GC8F2DD 300 WRX R STi5 2 door
GC8F2DD 300 WRX R STi5 V-Limited 2 door Special edition
GC8F27D 300 WRX RA V-Limited 2 door Special edition 2 door RA
GC8F48D 280 WRX 4 door
GC8F47D 280 WRX RA 4 door
GC8F4ED 300 WRX STi4 4 door
GC8F4DD 300 WRX RA STi5 4 door
GC8F4DD 300 WRX RA STi5 4 door V-Limited Special edition
GF8F58D 280 WRX 5 door
GF8F5ED 300 WRX STi5 5 door
GF8F58P 240 WRX 5 door AT
G Sep.99-Aug.00
MY2000 GC8G2DD 300 WRX R STi5 2 door
GC8G2DD 300 WRX R STi5 V-Limited 2 door Special edition
GC8G27D 300 WRX RA V-Limited 2 door Special edition 2 door RA
GC8G48D 280 WRX 4 door
GC8G47D 280 WRX RA 4 door
GC8G4ED 300 WRX STi4 4 door
GC8G4DD 300 WRX RA STi5 4 door
GC8G4DD 300 WRX RA STi5 4 door V-Limited Special edition
GF8G58D 240 WRX 5 door
GF8G5ED 300 WRX STi5 5 door
GF8G58P 240 WRX 5 door AT


Look here for performance and other Facts

Subaru Impreza FAQ

Pete

Now that`s what i call an helpfull answer........goodman

StickyMicky

same power, sti`s have a bit more torque on paper.....


mine when tested had more torque then the sti (97wrx)

bargain cars.............

come with vf turbos, 440 injectors and lots of other sti goodies.......

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

Thanks, a bit of copy and Pasting

The Power stated above is PS not BHP and Some V5/6's Type R & RA's have been found to be over that.


Type R (Retenia) Type RA (Race Altered)

Imports can have.

230-290 Bhp,
lower gearing,
8000Krpm,
JDM suspension are hard for UK roads.

UK Classics

205-220 BHP, special editions, Catalunia, Terzo, Mcreas, RB5 & P1's have engine upgrades

UK cars also had Prodrive up grade options, Like PPP(prodrive Performance Pack) available 250-265Bhp. P Handling P (Springs), Wheels and Brake upgrade all enchance price and performance

7,000rpm limit on most
UK softer springs

IMHO

Tony

Faithless

SO bang for buck an STi is better as an overall package..??

The RA is the 'lightweight' version so this would be faster than a UK spec with similar power then?

Would anyone buy a UK spec over a Jap spec even if the UK car was fitted with PPP.

Thanks for the input - is everyone as helpful as T5NYW??

Cheers
F

T5NYW

iTrader: (4)

Yes also some come with DCCD and some with ABS but not with both

The Type R and RA are both lightweight version

Would depend on peeps use and want they want from the Car

No problem, this site has loads of members most are or try to be helpful but as you will find out if you stay around long enough some muppets as well.


Tony