WRX vs Impreza 2.5 RS
22 February 2001, 08:21 PM
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Due to circumstanses at work, I'm currently thinking of moving to Montreal in Canada from the UK.
Howerver, one of the things I will miss in Canada is my MY93 WRX. I know that in North America Subaru import the 2.5RS Impreza, but how does this compare to a WRX?
I know that views are subjective and all that, but has anyone driven a WRX and 2.5 RS? If so, what was most noticeably different between the two cars (acceleration, suspension feel for example?).
Cheers for any replys,
Dave
Howerver, one of the things I will miss in Canada is my MY93 WRX. I know that in North America Subaru import the 2.5RS Impreza, but how does this compare to a WRX?
I know that views are subjective and all that, but has anyone driven a WRX and 2.5 RS? If so, what was most noticeably different between the two cars (acceleration, suspension feel for example?).
Cheers for any replys,
Dave
22 February 2001, 08:43 PM
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The WRX will pound the crap outta the Imp RS - trust me, I own one.. Now, that being said, it's still a great car - I've done the standard N/A tuning do-dads, and it's responded very nicely.. First off, buy new tires - that's the worst part of the car.. I certainly have no regrets about purchasing my RS, and would recommend the car to anyone - just don't expect it to be a WRX..
You know they'll be selling the WRX in Canada in about 3 weeks, right? Sure, it's the new body style, but whaddya gonna do? The nice thing is that people are desperately trying to sell their RS's, and are letting them go for anywhere from $13.5k to $17k - about 7 to 9 thousand pounds..
Basil
You know they'll be selling the WRX in Canada in about 3 weeks, right? Sure, it's the new body style, but whaddya gonna do? The nice thing is that people are desperately trying to sell their RS's, and are letting them go for anywhere from $13.5k to $17k - about 7 to 9 thousand pounds..
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22 February 2001, 09:53 PM
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I have driven both - 2000 2.5RS and a my00 UK version (demo car in Norwich).
The 2.5RS is nowhere near the same car. You will want to look at the new WRX.
The petrol prices here are a third the price - but driving roads and police are cr4p!
Martin
The 2.5RS is nowhere near the same car. You will want to look at the new WRX.
The petrol prices here are a third the price - but driving roads and police are cr4p!
Martin
22 February 2001, 10:33 PM
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Cheers for the replies guys.
I feared that the RS would be no match for the WRX
Drove my Dad's 2.0GL Impreza last weekend and wasn't impressed - I was constantly waiting for the turbo to kick in at around 3,500 rpm, but of course it never did!!
That said, I guess the inherent handling is still there, so it won't all be bad. I assume the MY01 WRX will retail at around CN$35 - 40-ish?
I feared that the RS would be no match for the WRX
Drove my Dad's 2.0GL Impreza last weekend and wasn't impressed - I was constantly waiting for the turbo to kick in at around 3,500 rpm, but of course it never did!!
That said, I guess the inherent handling is still there, so it won't all be bad. I assume the MY01 WRX will retail at around CN$35 - 40-ish?
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