Wots an Impreza Sport Like?
28 January 2002, 09:26 PM
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So wots an Impreza Sport like? A colleague of mine is thinking about buying an X plate, 3K miles from a dealer for £10.5K ish.
So what are they like, mpg, handling, performance, etc........
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So what are they like, mpg, handling, performance, etc........
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Matt.
28 January 2002, 09:47 PM
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Cheaper insurance than a turbo 
- no turbo... 
Seriously though
X reg might be a super sport (with turbo seats, high spoiler, better wheels). Definately an improved interior over the earlier cars.
I've got an older 97 Sport - but with all turbo mods (cept a turbo) - V.good car handles well
Performance is officially 0-60 in 10 secs, but feels much quicker
Fuel economy is officially 29mpg but I only get 25 - same a turbo(no matter how I drive - so why drive slow???)
If you want to know how fast they could go - you'd bounce off the rev limiter at 120mph 'cos it's got a closer ratio gearbox thn the turbo.
I can't give you the definative guide on handling cos I've got turbo suspension and 16' Speedlines, but it should be almost as good
get one
- no turbo... Seriously though
X reg might be a super sport (with turbo seats, high spoiler, better wheels). Definately an improved interior over the earlier cars.
I've got an older 97 Sport - but with all turbo mods (cept a turbo) - V.good car handles well
Performance is officially 0-60 in 10 secs, but feels much quicker
Fuel economy is officially 29mpg but I only get 25 - same a turbo(no matter how I drive - so why drive slow???)
If you want to know how fast they could go - you'd bounce off the rev limiter at 120mph 'cos it's got a closer ratio gearbox thn the turbo.
I can't give you the definative guide on handling cos I've got turbo suspension and 16' Speedlines, but it should be almost as good
get one
28 January 2002, 09:49 PM
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I have an MY99 Sport and I've been really pleased with it. Sure, it doesn't have the turbo bit it is still a two litre engine so it is pretty quick.
Comes recommended from me!!
Comes recommended from me!!
28 January 2002, 11:32 PM
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Highly recommended 
Depending on your driving ability its just as good as the turbo. The handling is excellent & doesnt have a habit of rear ending it if you put the power on at the wrong time.
Depending on your driving ability its just as good as the turbo. The handling is excellent & doesnt have a habit of rear ending it if you put the power on at the wrong time.
29 January 2002, 12:06 AM
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Got a V reg silver SPORT
Best car i've ever had
On a bendy road the SPORT will give the TURBO a run for its money
It's just the long straights, where the turbo would ...... you know ......... gooooooooo
Best car i've ever had
On a bendy road the SPORT will give the TURBO a run for its money
It's just the long straights, where the turbo would ...... you know ......... gooooooooo
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29 January 2002, 07:43 AM
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I had an Impreza Sport (X plate) for about 7 months, but it was never quite enough for me. Great car, but I always wanted more i.e a Turbo.
Changed it in the end about 6 months ago for a Golf GTi, but I wish I hadnt now 'cos I miss the Scoob.
I'm after another Impreza now, but it will be a Turbo this time - dont get me wrong, the Sports a super car in its own right, but it all depends what sort of person you are.
Dont fall into the same trap, if you can afford a Turbo, then drive both before you make a decision.
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Changed it in the end about 6 months ago for a Golf GTi, but I wish I hadnt now 'cos I miss the Scoob.
I'm after another Impreza now, but it will be a Turbo this time - dont get me wrong, the Sports a super car in its own right, but it all depends what sort of person you are.
Dont fall into the same trap, if you can afford a Turbo, then drive both before you make a decision.
Nick.
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29 January 2002, 08:19 AM
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I've sat shotgun in SWRT's sport a few times, I own a UK Turbo and I was impressed by the sports performance (can't comment on the handling as for some reason he wouldn't let me drive it ) Not as fast (sorry for the obvious comment) but it was quicker than my old Mark2 GTi. Mind you it did need the SS BB
) Not as fast (sorry for the obvious comment) but it was quicker than my old Mark2 GTi. Mind you it did need the SS BB
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It comes 100% recommended from me Mines a MY99 Sport with mods galore and it's very quick - I'll second the fact that it will keep with a Turbo on the twisty stuff but the turbo has obviously got the edge on acceleration and top end
Take a look at the previous thread **MODS FOR SPORTS** for owners comments...you won't be disappointed if you got one, even in standard form!!
Mines a MY99 Sport with mods galore and it's very quick - I'll second the fact that it will keep with a Turbo on the twisty stuff but the turbo has obviously got the edge on acceleration and top endTake a look at the previous thread **MODS FOR SPORTS** for owners comments...you won't be disappointed if you got one, even in standard form!!
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