markscooby86

Hi

I have got rid of my classic and am looking to purchase a newer scoob. I am looking at a 2006 imperza 2.5 wrx import ('hawk eye')

I am just looking for a bit more info on these cars.

what is the main diff between an import and uk on this model?
i am assuming more power with the import

any good or bad points about getting an import?

only mod the car has is a cat back exhaust.

want to get something standard so I can mod the car myself.

what kind of price should i be paying with 45k on the clock?

just looking for advice really as I dont know much about the newer models.

thanks

scooby L

2.5 import and 2.5 UK car have same power

Different "standard spec", the wheels may be different, alarm will be different.

Not a clue on price.. market is pretty slack for Subarus...

scoobymoz

iTrader: (53)

Jdm imports are 2 litre not 2.5 and there seems to be a few issues with the 2.5 engines

Scooby Soon!

how much is it?

I sold my 57 WRX to a dealer 3 months ago euro import from all brands new, could not shift it privately

Same wheels, better alarm!

Abx

iTrader: (15)

If uk v euro then:

Euro will have better looking front seats but prob no airbags
No locking wheels nuts when new
No Subaru uk alarm but will have STD immobiliser

Power and engine exactly same
If Cyprus car then will be undersealed

Think that is about it

Should not be much in it for price of the two, a few hundred max.

markscooby86

on sale for £7400 which i though was quite reasonable,

what kind of engine problems with the 2.5?

what bhp are they standard then?

markscooby86

its a jdm btw.

scoobymoz

iTrader: (53)

With a 2.5 engine ??? it should be 2.0

markscooby86

yeah, i have done a txt check and comes back as a 2.5ltr, seller says imported car.

scoobymoz

iTrader: (53)

All Jdm cars are still 2.0 it may be an import but not from japan.


have a look here https://www.scoobynet.com/755203-200...failure-2.html

markscooby86

Thanks. its not the hatchback tho. its the 2006 saloon.

does this make a difference? is it the same engine?

scoobymoz

iTrader: (53)

Here is another thread https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...-failures.html

markscooby86

mmmmmm. im not sure. i just dont know a lot about the newer models.

is there anyway of finding out the origin of the car?

any suggestions on the best scoob to buy, post 2001?



thanks

Scooby Soon!

supplier and country will be stamped in the first page of the service book

markscooby86

kool, seller says he bought car from garage and they have not sent him the service book yet??? and may not have it in time for me viewing the car.....sounds a bit suspect do you think?

if in doubt i should probably say nowt!

Scooby Soon!

if in doubt leave it out!

I sold mine to a dealer 57 wrx blue, 20,000 miles, FSSH, new tyres, immaculate condition £9250

markscooby86

damn! u must have made some loss on the car. what do you drive now? do you suggest any particular model 2001+

just found out he bought car from an auction and they have not sent him service book?? dont want to buy a car with no service book or history.

i feel i may be better off with a bug eye sti.

scoobymoz

iTrader: (53)

The model code is on the vin plate on top of passenger side strut
i would go for any JDM sti 2.0 car

scooby L

If it's a 2.5L, it sounds like a Euro Import (or also known as a Parallel import) and see Arron's post above.

It's true the 2008 onwards 2.5L has had issues with pistons and a dodgy map.

The 2006 2.5 has different pistons (same part number mind you just to confuse).

It's a great engine with bags more torque than the UK 2.0L in the 2005 car.

JDM is a stronger engine due to it sharing the same block..so thicker walls as a result, but has nicer turbo (twin scroll) so produces similar torque as the 2.5 STI but revs better due to shorter stroke.

If you're looking to mod above 300-350bhp get an STI... don't waste money buying a WRX

markscooby86

so would you recommend the 2006 wrx import then? a bit wary now.

gallois

mine's a '07 wrx euro import, exactly the same as uk APART from, no alarm or locking wheel nuts, thats it......airbags all the same, seats the same, wheels the same etc etc.

Abx

iTrader: (15)

If its a wrx I'd guess it was a 2.5 euro import, cracking cars, I bought one new in 2006, registered March 06 so was also lower tax band, cracking car for the money, not all spec'd the same though, mine did not have airbags in the seats.

scooby L

Yep..nothing wrong with it...

It's easy to listen to all the "if it's not JDM it's not good enough" boys on here.

The fact of the matter is they're all quick cars.. they all give a grin factor that punches way above their price range.... You'd need to put them on a track before any differences would emerge...on the road they're all just as quick as each other...(and anyone who challenges that should be banned from the public highway)

Concentrate on the WRX or STI choice rather than UK or JDM.... the STI does get a lot more suspension/gearbox upgrades the WRX didn't. But if your budget doesn't stretch to an STI, then the WRX is still a great toy

markscooby86

thanks. i had a look at your profile. is it the blue one with reg ending wrc?

did you add the spoler, splitter etc?

looks really nice. starting to sway towards it again.

my only issue with buying the car is the origin of the car i cannot confirm as he does not have the service book as yet. i may wait until he does for peace of mind.

Abx

iTrader: (15)

Yes, thats my old one, and yep fitted replica STI spoiler, front splitter, wheels etc.

This one does sound a little dodgy but there will be loads to choose from I'd imagine, just wait for a good clean example to come up and if its UK or Euro i'd not worry and have the better of the two, pistonheads tends to have a few.

If you want any pics just say and I'll post up for you, before and after I got my hands on it.

Cheers and good luck.
Arron