scoobysnacks

Apart from the UK car having less power (more cats), a slightly different front and a bigger back spoiler?

chuckster

On some JDM STI's the front Suretrac Diff is an option, so make sure you get one on an import. JDM can have HID lights, which won't make it through the SVA tests so would need to be changed for that (though changed back after ). JDM has smoked rear windows and a rear wash/wipe (?) . JDM Prodrive STI has a 'RA' style roof vent, UK Prodrive doesn't.
I;m sure there is more.
C

u r a bus

and about 20bhp and a 0-60 time of 4.6 comapred with 5.2 uk sti

scoobysnacks

So what sort of prices can you get them both for now, new and second hand?

mutant_matt

Most people say that the suspension is much harder (but nobody has been able to say what the differences really are component wise), the speedo is in kph and is limited to 112mph.

Litchfields are doing new Jap spec STi's (I think) for £20k.

Matt

GMS

Just de-cat U.K car and get 307bhp and 280 lbft

GMS

Robb

Am I right in thinking that the Japanese model has inferior rust protection?

Will Subaru dealers in the UK service these now?

I'm currently looking at importing a silver STi wagon, but I'm getting all sorts of conflicting stories about the spec.

Rob

Markus

STi Wagon spec *IS* different from STi saloon spec.

The differences I'm aware off are that it does not get the brembos, the front suretrack diff, and no flared arches, plus probably other stuff.

The brakes, well, you could nab a set of the brembo's from someone going to a different setup, as for the diff, well, guess you could fit one, but probably too much grief/cost involved.

To be honest, the STi wagon is really just the STi engine in a Wagon bodyshell. Which is a pity because i feel subaru is missing out big time here, look at other car co's eg Audi with the RS4 and the BMW M5 Touring, and if it ever comes, and a bit of a longshot I know, the MG V8 Estate thing, which is meant to be an M5 Rival.

Robb

Markus,

Thanks for the information. I'm certainly not going to buy the STi wagon if it does not all the "right" features.

So, how do I convince my wife that the new 4 door STi is roomier and has a bigger boot than my MY99 wagon?

Lardy Bloke

Robb - wear the trousers!!!

Besides, why would you want to trade in a MY99 for an STi?

Tang

Lardy bloke,

How did you know Robb drove a MY99?

Tang

Lardy Bloke

Tang,

Can you read dopey?

LB

Dave Bullock

I'm in the same boat here. Currently a MY99 5 door and would dearly love an STi but am not going to buy a 5 door when half the features of the 4 door aren't present! So it may be a 330D touring for me although wifey wants a new Espace (AAAGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!)