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Old 22 August 2007, 10:59 AM
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Default Run out model - WRFX GB270

Anyone seen this in Evo mag?
Looks like a hell of a bargain and a very good car. 266bhp, lowered, 18" alloys, and more or less a PPP pack for £22k.
And yes, they even so a wagon version - Woo hoo!
Old 22 August 2007, 11:02 AM
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Having a Open day at the Dealers today. Off for a look now.
Old 23 August 2007, 08:20 AM
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The first wagon allocated was to me. Even negotiated a hefty discount It might be at the dealer late next week
Old 23 August 2007, 08:36 AM
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Great to see you back in an Impreza Dave
Old 23 August 2007, 12:45 PM
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A wagon mind you - the gentleman's Impreza lol
Old 24 August 2007, 06:51 AM
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Nerd update:

My wagon arrived at the dealer yesterday afternoon
Old 24 August 2007, 09:07 AM
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I really like the wagon. it's the first newage I've ever liked the look of.
Old 24 August 2007, 09:19 AM
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Wagons are chariots for the working classes
Old 24 August 2007, 09:35 AM
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Shame there's no blades sticking out of the axles.
Old 24 August 2007, 01:03 PM
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Saw one in Cheam motors this lunchtime (4 door) looks nice but I'm not a fan of the grill mesh, would prefer it to be black rather than the chrome effect
Old 24 August 2007, 01:33 PM
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Greenwoods have one in Manchester. In blue, fully loaded, comes to around 27k. For that money you could have an sti, so why bother? It is after all just a wrx with some bolt on parts from the catalogue.
Even has the same interior as the rb320. So, get yourself a black sti, get the aftermarket rb320 suspension, throw all the bits out of the catalogue at it, and you have a "special edition" impreza.
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And an STi is just a sport with some bolt on parts.

I've liked most of the special editions (maybe not the UK300), the GB looks great I think and will be a bit better to live with on a daily basis than an STi.

It's not cheap by the time you've added extras like the cow skin and satnav, but it's pretty rare and it will have less depreciation than a standard WRX.

I do think the wagon is the one to have though, a bit more discrete and less of them being made.
Old 24 August 2007, 02:32 PM
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For that money you can pick up a new Sti from any Euro importer for 21kOTR!!!
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Sorry to but in here, but there's a GB270 Saloon at my local dealer (where i work for at the weekend).

I have to say, it's rather nice.

Sorry for the absolutely **** poor pictures, I really should take my proper camera in one day.







Very nice. Although, the RB320 which is another 2 cars along is much much more impressive.
Old 24 August 2007, 05:06 PM
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The whole package just doesn't do it for me, mesh, wheels and rear spoiler are all wrong.
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Am I right in thinking that these come with a 5 speed gearbox and WRX brakes?

G
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I am considering a GB270, never owned an Impreza but they wont let me testdrive the one in the dealership. I had a shot in a WRX and it was good but needed more power and tighter chassis. Don't want to make an expensive mistake!
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Also what are the differences between the wrx and sti brakes? Cheers
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Originally Posted by magicgreg
Am I right in thinking that these come with a 5 speed gearbox and WRX brakes?

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Yes
Old 24 August 2007, 06:10 PM
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Disappointing, thought they may have upgraded on the GB270
Old 25 August 2007, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dave_100
I am considering a GB270, never owned an Impreza but they wont let me testdrive the one in the dealership. I had a shot in a WRX and it was good but needed more power and tighter chassis. Don't want to make an expensive mistake!
As already said, go for a new Euro Sti, same spec as the Uk car but without the big price tag.

The Sti brakes are bigger and more powerful, im about to get mine upgraded to Brembo's as soon as my discs turn up. The WRX brakes are pretty good though.
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