p1?? danger areas
26 May 2007, 05:34 PM
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p1?? danger areas
Hi just had a subaru 99 uk spec for a few months! love the thing to bits and really impressed! but thinking of upgrading already to the p1! wot should you look out for etc. good mods and bad mods? how much and wots resale like!
any help would be great! thanks greg!
any help would be great! thanks greg!
26 May 2007, 06:06 PM
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good luck on getting a sensibly priced P1 that is in good condition. So many of the ones that I have seen advertised are rubbish 
You really will need to have a professional inspection done, prices are all going to be over £10k.
A cheaper option is an imported STI V5, they are basically the same spec and a lot cheaper.
You really will need to have a professional inspection done, prices are all going to be over £10k.A cheaper option is an imported STI V5, they are basically the same spec and a lot cheaper.
26 May 2007, 06:24 PM
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its even better as it comes with the DCCD which allows you lock up your diffs, and the type r has a power split of 64/36 rear/front so cuts out the understeer usually expected with scoobs...but no ABS and more power to the back means it gets a little twitchy.
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If I was going for a P1 I'd want one as standard as possible. No engine mods at all if I could find one. If you do find one try and establish if it has had mods and been returned to standard for selling.
28 May 2007, 11:47 PM
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Mate the P1 is awesome...
I have had a few classics, and the P1 is IMO is the ultimate classic. If not the ultimate Impreza!
As previously said, there are a lot that have had a hard life. If you are patient and have a look round you will find a nice standard well looked after one. Also, look around for one with as little milage as possible!
People like the STi v5s. They are awesome. However there is a cult thing about the P1. It feels special, handmade in prodrive by the Rally engineers. Suited to this country, limited edition etc The imports are awesome, with some extra wizardry- but the P1 just feels that little bit more !
I would say, if you plan to modify the car a lot- then go for the 3 door import- and go crazy. If you want a cult car.... P1!
I have had a few classics, and the P1 is IMO is the ultimate classic. If not the ultimate Impreza!
As previously said, there are a lot that have had a hard life. If you are patient and have a look round you will find a nice standard well looked after one. Also, look around for one with as little milage as possible!
People like the STi v5s. They are awesome. However there is a cult thing about the P1. It feels special, handmade in prodrive by the Rally engineers. Suited to this country, limited edition etc The imports are awesome, with some extra wizardry- but the P1 just feels that little bit more !
I would say, if you plan to modify the car a lot- then go for the 3 door import- and go crazy. If you want a cult car.... P1!
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