hi guys got money now looking to buy 2003/2004 sti jdm or uk, been looking for a few weeks, but starting to be drawn to a p1.what would you do?

 

I was in a similar sitution like yours a couple of months ago. I decided to go for an 03 sti prodrive after owning a classic wrx for twelve months. I really like the claasics but i thought value for money i could get a much newer car

Trust me if you get one you wont be dissapointed. p1's are nice though

Good luck, Dan.

 

Why don`t you test drive them and see how you feel, personally i prefer the classic shape, that`s what drew me to imprezas...only you can decide fella..

 

I also prefer the 'classic' shape, but i'd still rather have a newage sti if I could afford one! (Only 11 months more saving towards the wedding! )

 

cheers guys ,already got a 95 sti wagon import want a lot newer well in to the 03 on wards! but looks awesome the 2 dr p1

 

Take a look at my 03 plate sti in the for sale section on midland scoobies

 

I would go for the newer Sti rather than the older P1.
Dont a fair few p1's go bang or is it a mith?
However, your choice at the end of the day
Nik.

 

I would treat a P1 just like any other classic STi and get it mapped. My personal view is that P1's are a little costly when you can get a classic Sti v5 or v6 (type r if you want) for less money.

People tell me the new shape Imprezas have a much better chassis and improved road handling. But my classic just makes me grin. If it ever goes bang I can get it rebuilt for less than buying a new shape. One day I might get a Litchfield Type 25, but not yet.

 

P1's seem to be dropping in price, seen a few nice one's around the 9K mark which is about similar money decent type r's are going for.

P1's are awesome and I'm still tempted by one, but a newage sti should be more reliable and has more toys, 6 speed box, brembos, etc.

Both cracking cars, as above I'd test drive both and see what you prefer

 

cheers guys working sat and sun so will phone a few new age and p1's,off work all next week to go looking,also look at the type r

 

i used to have a classic and have recently got myself a 2004 sti and am in love with it 0-60 is not any different in my view on the classic, but get it wound up and the mid range grunt is brutal with it being a 6 speed box.. but as everyone has said give them a try... good luck

 

I'd have a P1 if it had a 6 speed.

 

P1 all day long.....unless a nice 22B pop up

 

I was in a similar situation also 15 months ago, and ended up getting the STI. After a remap the car is now awesome and i'm totally confident in all aspects of the car.

Still loving it!

 

when you say remap did you mod it or you just got it remapped any way

 

I used to own a 03 wrx ppp. Traded it in for a P1 about three months ago. Have to say not regretted it one bit. I was a little concerned about getting an older car, but in truth the P1 is a far better car.

 

each to there own

 

Have a look at "view my scooby" for info.
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I'd just get it remapped anyway.

 

I had the same thought a while ago.
I chose the P1.
Never regretted it.
Main question is probably can you live with 2 door car?