tedster

im new on here and im selling my astra vxr to get an impreza sti seen one i like but it says its an sti type uk what does this mean?? cheers?
impressive site by the way!!!

Jimpreza

Welcome mate. It means it's a UK car i.e not a european import or a jap import. Btw love the vxr's they really do look good on the road.

bagpipes

Sti type uk means it be a uk car and not a jdm (import) what year of sti you after ?
And welcome

Jimpreza

Are the European imports type uk aswell

tedster

im after a 2003 or 2004 if im lucky just gotta sell the vxr first check out my ebay advert im open to offers or possible swap.
eBay.co.uk: 2006 VAUXHALL ASTRA VXR 2.0 Turbo Arden blue (item 150135726872 end time 22-Jul-07 14:31:30 BST)

bagpipes

Not looking for a new car just now as I have only had my 05 sti for 3 month

lestippp

Good choice mate, try and get the PPP as this improves performance across the rev range and will give you a noticeable difference over the VXR (takes you through the magic 300bhp!). Why are you getting rid of the VXR, just time for a change or something else?

Andy Porter

Waiting for the JDM crowd to wade in......

tedster

whats this jdm crowd then

Gav

JDM all the way

gpssti4

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JDM - Japanese Domestic Market, i.e. a car built for the Japanses market, usually higher spec'd than the UK cars.

BTW I have a JDM sti.

tedster

yes its time for a change only had it a three months but my mate has just brought an sti took me out in it so ive got to have one it was awesome very impressed wish i could keep the vxr for the mrs but we cant afford to run both plus she would miss treat it and it doesnt deserve that.

lestippp

Well its a great choice you've made, must have made a big impession to change so soon.
I think they are amazing cars, I still can't get over how usable they are day to day and yet have blistering performance on all road conditions. You're going to have a lot of fun

Jimpreza

Looks nice mate. Good luck with the sale.

rcwhite

hi spec c crowd : thumb:

bluenosewrx

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Welcome mate, i bought a WRX in 2002, had it for 3 years, always wanting more power etc, wanted to get a STi, but thought to myself gropw up and get a more grown up type of car so i got a 350Z, still miss the subaru soooo much so now i'm picking up a Spec C tommorow as i want the best of the bunch(apparantly).

My point is, owning a Scooby is murder as you constantly want a better model,power etc, but it is addictive and you will love it and most ppl are friendly to you when you ask questions.

Also does not help when they change the model every couple of years.lol

Mac

evil.soup

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Same spec pretty much but without the uk badge, alarm, locking wheel nuts and side airbags.

Leee

Hello mate,
Just out of interest what is the performance of the VXR like compaired to the STI?
I very very very very nearly bought a VXR BUT didnt ever drive one - just interested like. Got a standard 2005 STI and love it.

OH and its a EU main dealer import - and it does have the Type UK badge, its an identical car in every respect dont be put off.

Norman Dog

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Always wondered what the VXR is like in the wet and if it torque steers as badly as Clarkson says?

I like the VXR, very nearly bought the SRi 200PS instead of the Scoob

tedster

torque steer aint a problem in the dry in the vxr in the wet its a bit twichy but so was my bmw 330 i want an sti so i can get the power down better plus its got more tuning options over 300bhp seems better in a 4wd sti than a front wheel drive vxr

pippyrips

i'm with Gav