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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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Hi all
thinking of getting a 1998 R reg subaru

It is advwrised as a UK turbo but it also has air con!
I am a little confused now as i thought Uk models did not come with air con!

could someone please let me know the differences between Uk and Import!

eg what spec as standard?

What BHP as standard?

Which is better?

all info greatly appreciated lol

many thanks
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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import better bhp but they sting you for insurance and no fogs on import either
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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BHP my98 UK =208. Import = 276. Thats for saloons.
Uk gets headlamp washers.
Import gets Folding mirrors, Rear wiper.

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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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so what would it take to BHP up to the import spec or better?

what would i need?

How much would it cost?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BLACK V5
BHP my98 UK =208. Import = 276.
Uk gets headlamp washers.
Import gets Folding mirrors, Rear wiper.
blimey is that all a uk is 208 standard and import 276 standard so mine must be 300+bhp
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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and also which is the better?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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on that basis i would say mine the import ;-)
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by burnhamshaun
on that basis i would say mine the import ;-)
me too
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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doesn't the Uk come with TD04 vs import TD05?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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1998 Uk = TD04
1998 import = vf22 or vf 29
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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go for the import if you can afford the insurance
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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I will
thanks for all the replies

just trying to px 1 of my cars so need to find someone who wants either a Volvo V70 new shape or a BMW 318ise

if not i will put them both up for sale

cheers
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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if only i didnt love mine so much ive got a soft spot for the v70's
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Air con was an optional extra on uk cars imports came with climate control
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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yes they are very nice,

I am 50yrs old and should be happy with it, but i still love the sound of the scooby!

I think I should be younger again

reliving my past lol


still only live once.........might as well enjoy it!
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