what is the difference between UK and Import
Feb 5, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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what is the difference between UK and Import
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
Bingz
Feb 5, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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From: wickford essex
import better bhp but they sting you for insurance and no fogs on import either
Feb 5, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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From: Bath
BHP my98 UK =208. Import = 276. Thats for saloons.
Uk gets headlamp washers.
Import gets Folding mirrors, Rear wiper.
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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?
Feb 5, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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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
Feb 5, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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and also which is the better?
Feb 5, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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on that basis i would say mine the import ;-)
Feb 5, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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on that basis i would say mine the import ;-)
me too
Feb 5, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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doesn't the Uk come with TD04 vs import TD05?
Feb 5, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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1998 Uk = TD04
1998 import = vf22 or vf 29
Feb 5, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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From: wickford essex
go for the import if you can afford the insurance
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
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
Feb 5, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Air con was an optional extra on uk cars imports came with climate control
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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