pslewis

I'm ready to buy one if the price is sensible .... anyone know when it's coming to the UK?

USA are getting them (and the STi Sedan) in the summer ... will we be far behind?

What will happen to the slim bodied WRX and WRX-S prices? I can see them suffering the way the Bug Eye did after the facelift ...... no-one wanted a Bug Eye, (they wanted either a Classic or BlobEye). Even today the Bug Eye is recognised as the worst Impreza ever made (will the same affect the slim WRX's?)

pslewis

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JonMc

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That's nice, but what's wrong with bugs

pslewis

They're Bug Ugly

Cannon Fodder

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I do like the wide bodied WRX but is it not a little too modern for an old codger? It might just be too radical for when you turn up at the afternoon tea dance, might give the old dears a turn...

And as for Bugeyes have a look at my S202, and I had you penned as the style guru of Scoobynet, guess I was wrong then.

Vesuvio

bug eyes worst Impreza ever made? No they're not, they far better cars than the classics. Looks are a subjective matter. Either you love it or you don't.

ChibiSF

Nothing at all. There's plenty of bugeye love over here!

pslewis

Come on ...... everyone knows that the Bug Eye Impreza is the one NOT to be seen in!

Anyway - when is this wide body coming to the UK - cos, if they are around £18k I'm in for one

beef-on-the-bone

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that does look really good a few coice mods (remap/exhaust etc) and you'll be nearing sti surely......

Vesuvio

Or you can do the sensible thing and get an STi to begin with

Cannon Fodder

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Oh I'm sorry, which model classic Impreza do you drive Pete?

pslewis

STi about £26,000

WRX about £19,000

That's £7,000 to spend on a TowBar and Electrics and some chrome trim

beef-on-the-bone

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realise that, but would be cheaper until you start changing everything..........

with the car looking quite imposing you'd want a bit more go

Cannon Fodder

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Pete does not believe in modifying, they should be left as Subaru intended.

Even if it was an STi it would in no way ever be driven as it was intended to be, he may as well buy a 2.0 RX.

pslewis

MY00 - the best Classic there was.

This is hideous:-

beef-on-the-bone

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not even any burble!?!?

Cannon Fodder

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The price difference is for a reason, the STi it has better equipment, engine, gearbox, suspension etc etc

Chrome trim? That's a bit chav isn't it?

pslewis

I have a Classic with a very healthy burble

Cannon Fodder

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Don't be so daft, that would wake up the rest of the residents.

pslewis

Who wants a car you cannot live with?

I have met so many STi owners who have had enough of the filling jarring ride .... the novelty quickly wears off!!

The standard WRX is the one to live with ...... we all know that

Cannon Fodder

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Sorry is that a UK Turbo model as I think there are a long line of better classic models that yours - 22B, RB5, P1, STi RA, WRX RA, JDM STi, JDM WRX and Type R to name but a few , no disrepect to UK Turbo owners intended.

Everyone has there own taste and you do not like the Bugeye then that is your choice,

Personally I would rather my limited edition (242/400) car than a bog standard production car but that again is my personal choice and taste.

If it is of any interest to you have a read of the review below of the S202.

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evoc...u_impreza.html

Cannon Fodder

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Have all these 'owners' you have 'met' been aged 70 or more, read the reviews of the WRX and compare them to the STi, they are two entirely different beasts.

mgmiller

The wide body wrx should have been on sale from day 1 - looks are more aggressive, as it should do.

pslewis

I agree 100%

Mark'sWRX

I'm afraid I have to agree with Pete. The current WRX looks lame, but the new version above is a lot better. I could be tempted.

I'm one of the few that prefers the old WRX over the STi as I want a quick car I can use every day without wanting to look too much like a frustrated rally driver.

There must be more like me as the WRX massively outsold the STi, although it may have been down to the price, admittedly.

I think £7k is a lot to pay for a car that is probably only 10% better, especially as I don't want gold wheels and a huge spoiler.

MICAWRX

The spec d was made exactly for people like yourself...

I've had both and it is not just gold wheels and a big spoiler ... its been engineered a little more than your repmobile!

As for Pete slagging bugs, you have gone down in my estimation... from a Teesside lad as well...
...Oh well I don't suppose your out to make friends!!

I've had a nice blob... the bug is just a little bit more niche...
...maybe a bit too special for your generic taste...

pslewis

I think they will have a hit on thier hands if the WRX has the STi body without any of the rock hard suspension and breakneck jarring over every pebble .... most people are happy with a very fast everyday car - they don't need the STi 'enhancements'.

bioforger

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Out of interest have you ever posted a pic of said classic? If so link pls, otherwise why not?

pslewis

Yeah, I have posted the piccies plenty of times ....



Anyway .... when is the wide body coming to the UK?