Hi All,

Im currently thinking what car to get. Its a hard choice between a EVO 8 MR or 03 WRX STI PPP.

The maintainence of the EVO is a big problem and the AYC pump failure. Im just trying to gather some info on the WRX STI PPP, is there any known issues with this model, i am aware that the classic suffers from detonation and MAF problems and the 2.5 litre engine has problem also.

I am aware that the JDM model is better but its a bit too expensive.

Any owners out there with any advice

 

Not many issues, pretty solid cars. The only yhing I'm aware of is knocking rear shocks. Most cars will suffer from this, lots replaced under warranty but not always effective. Can go after-market with no problems, not too expensive.

Decent little cars, just a re-map will see you at 330-350 bhp with nice early spool and MOT friendly.

Good Luck.

 

i would think that an EVO 8 MR would be a lot more expensive than a 03 WRX STI PPP.

 

Hi mate ,i've had my 03 sti ppp with a remap and i think its an amazing car , never regretted buying it and it has been worth every penny ,i dont think im ever going to part with it . I was torn between this and an evo 7 at the time but the servicing put me off as well . So glad i bought the sti as i dont think there is much between them as everyday road cars exept the cost .

 

Sorry i should have said i.ve had it nearly 4 years .

 

Thanks for the replys lads.

Just a remap will see her around 330 BHP, will i need to do anything else ?(change MAF...)

The EVO is a nice car but its more expensive and cost a fortune to run.

@handsome rob
Over the 4 yours anything major happened, also what do I need to look out for when viewing, apart from the normal (check exchaust smoke...)

Cheers

 

Alot of people uprate the fuel pump (though on that model its not necessary) as they are pretty cheap, otherwise a panel filter (no induction kits needed) an your away (maf is ok and you wont need to do anything with it until your well into 400bhp)

Tony

 

Great time to be buying, cars have dropped in value since I brought mine 9 months ago ,so you should get alot of car for your money.Good luck with your search

http://www.subaru-impreza.org/impreza-checklist.html

 

Check the condition of the rear struts on the STi. Any Knocking or creaking will be at least a repack but more likely a couple of replacements. Most people will swap them out for coilovers of some sort (BC Racing on mine, but after less than 2 years the NSR is knocking)
If it's a PPP make sure they have the certificate to prove it has been fitted .

 

Ive got an 05 Wrx Sti (well its the wifes) and I had an Evo 9, they are both totally different cars, the Scooby is more praticle imho, although I havent had any issues with either cars.

 

Mine has started doing the same now.

Tein's in the new year i think.

 

Groupbuy Gary

 

If you have the money for an evo though then you should consider a MY05 car as they have quite a few improvements over the earlier cars, and a jdm one would be even better if you can find one.

 

I ahve just ordered some KYB ultra's - adjustable shockers from camskill. Very good on price will let you know they outcome as they are going on in jan with a whiteline rear arb and a front lower h brace. Should sort all the knocking out and tighten the chassis. My car is also an my03 sti

 

Probably worth mentioning that an 03 STI will have a 2.0 engine rather than the 2.5....

 

Have spoken to James @ GRD who might be able to do a cracking price to supply, fit and set up alignment

 

Nice one M8 He doesn't do KW V3s as well does he??

 

I can ask

 

aren't KYB's the OEM part for the newage scooby anyway? sure i read that somewhere. i have seen these for sale and was deterred from buying them as I assumed being the OEM parts they would just start knocking again pretty soon.

 

yeah they are, but the oem ones are the cheapest, nastiest ones produced.

 

so the KYB's you can buy from scoobyworld etc are better quality ones and shouldnt knock?