BooSH

I'm thinking of maybe swapping my 2004 Impreza STI PPP for a 2002 Honda Integra TypeR DC5 !! Would i be crazy ? I just fancy a change.

wrx9181

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think you would get bored mate i cant imagine a none turbo car when you drive them they soooo boring no rush of power but if you do good luck mate i couldnt take a step backward like that imo want a ra or new type 26 next lol

Terminator X

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We've got both Spec C & DC5.

Two different cars. DC5 is plenty fast enough albeit not turbo nutter like the Scoob. The DC5 handles like it is on rails though so carries great speed through the corners. Both are drivers cars; the DC5 is slower so as long as you realize that you'll be OK. DC5 is rare too ... not seen one other in 10 months of ownership.

Would I swop as the OP suggest? Not an 04 Scoob for an 02 DC5!

TX.

dj219957

I had a 03 ctr (same engine i think) and tbh is was boring compared to a scooby. you have to rev the nuts off it and even then it doesnt put you back in your seat.

BooSH

To be honest though i never drive the nuts of the scooby anyway, i just fancy something thats still fairly quick but a little less heavy with the fuel consumption, would a DC5 still require 99ron fuel as there imports ?

bob r

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I don't think it is a crazy swap.

I know what you mean about being bored with the STI. Mine was modded to 340bhp with all the Whiteline bits etc so an alround fantastic drivers car but it became a little too predictable and I wanted something else, something more raw and fun which excited me again. I went for a calssic and modded it [and still am modding]
I would imagine the DC5 is a cracking car but do they have to be driven hard to get you moving on? A test drive is the way forward.

BooSH

I'm definatley interested, the guy has sent me some pictures aand it looks immaculate. A problem has arose though in that he lives in Dundee and i live in Leicestershire !!

cossie-nutter

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Swap for for a wrx bug eye lol

Personally i wouldn't swap!

jayzredscooby

yes i think your crazy sorry. lovely cars but a completely different type of car.

Terminator X

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Fuel economy will be way better than the Scoob especially if you keep her below Vtec zone. Still requires 99Ron fuel. We use Tesco99.

TX.

markGT

I've got a MY05 STI PPP and a DC2 Type R. Everybody is different but the DC2 is the better drive of the two IMHO. You feel part of the DC2 and the chassis is something only Subaru and Mitsubishi and most modern super hatches could only dream of. Theres nothing like a screaming DC2 VTEC, much better sounding than the scoob on full tilt. However the scoob sounds awesome standing still.

I've never driven a DC5, they are supposed to be softer than the DC2, but have more torque 150lbft and 220bhp, but they are heavier than a DC2. Also watch out for the LSD on the DC5 apparantley its a bit of an animal.

Go and test drive one.

NUTTYNICK

If you are considering it, then perhaps you are already bored of the subaru, so why not go for a change.

At the end of the day, it's only a car, if you don't like it, get another Subaru, or something completely different.

I was a hard core Pug 205 fan, never thought I'd change but then it had to go due to impractiblilities of teeth rattling suspension etc. A 'four door family car' was required and so the Subaru came to light.

Go for it, if you have the spare cash to do such a thing, enjoy it now, you can't take it with you

ditchmyster

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sounds like you need a classic mate. I got rid of my modded o4 wrx because they are as you say sooooooo boring and pre-dick-table the newage is for turbo junkie straight line monkeys

chocolate_o_brian

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Good isn't it

Do miss having a turbo under the bonnet though

ditchmyster

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thats because you should have got 1.9td with a small amount of de-restricting every bit as good as a gti

chocolate_o_brian

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Oww Kaaay.

BooSH

I've gotta get the servicing done on mine first though so depending on how much that sets me back willbe if the swap is on, if it costs me a fortune i'll probably keep it a little longer

wrx9181

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if you want a drivers car at least get a rear wheel drive id never go back to fwd whatever anyone on here says and for any car to be fast you have to drive fast so if you never drive fast or push your car you may as well have a 1.1

ash002004

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buy a clio 172 lol

phil_wrx

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i had fun with my STI today, put DCCD to fully open in the very wet was proper funny

B4D HK

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good fun cars imho. try it you might like it.........

T1000

a guy at work has a DC5 Teg. I don't like the look of it at all unfortunately, I find it ugly and the Interior looks very tacky. It's also gutless in comparison to classic Impreza, so a 2004 STI PPP to a DC5 will be a massive step down in performance and I think you'll miss it!

simpsons !

I don't think you are crazy at all for wanting to swap....... You're NUTS! I've seen your scoob on the profile what you need to start doing is modifying it a bit! Smart car just personalize it make it your own! You don't need to go daft

Simpsons !

SirFozzalot

Yep.

winker

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Hi the dc5 is worth around £7000 if the milage is good what do you think your car is worth.

mantazini

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If i would go for honda , it would be s2k, FWD would be step backwards , hondas are very reliable cars, one of the most reliable i think, engine is cracking , where would you find 2.0 non turbo with 240 bhp , s2k is very fun car, but you must have respect for it , specialy in the wet, on atrack at cornes it will outhandle scoob, but it laks power on the straights... and the main thing that kills me is , that hondas are dead before the vtec kicks in, vtec controller will f***k up the engine thought... Anyways , i don't think you are crazy it's just FWD are not fun anymore ...

scooby222

try one and make up your mind- you definitely wont be dissapointed in the dc5,my other halfs got one and ive an 05 sti with bits. the scoobs quicker but the tegs not far behind and its a grin every time you hit vtec,and definitely handles better in the dry,huge fun cross country. but it can get waring drivng it for a long time evereyday,youve got to get it over 6k for it to fly.
but running costs are a different league-er indoors gets 350 miles from a tank,which is only 50 litres!
glad your still enjoying yours terminator,done any mods yet?