James Neill

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I've had classics since 1998. And will soon be selling my beloved STi 6. Have toyed with Evo ownership, but will be staying with Imprezas. Unfortunately I know a lot about the classic, but very little about the new age variety (2001+). Am looking for a car circa 20k miles on the clock, that is not a blob-eye nor the most recent shape and it has to be an STi again. What I'm confused about is

1) What's the differences between model-year (2002 through to 2007)
2) Type UK vs. JDM differences
3) Also, think I want the 2.0 variety rather than 2.5 given the pros/cons I've read so far. Think this limits me to JDMs from about 2005??

Budget is up to £16k. Would be nice if there were some engine upgrades also made, but want "tasteful/proper" mods. Have read a bit about the Type 20. Are they reliable?

Any buying advice or information pointers much appreciated.

Thanks
James

stedee

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i would defo be looking at jdm rather than uk, for that money you could get a spec c , stronger 2.0 litre engine, twin scroll etc etc

andythejock01wrx

I just bought a 2006 Type 20 - thoroughly recommended! Pretty rare though, so another option might be to buy a JDM STi from PCM ("juggers" on here) or Litchields and map and exhaust it if that's not already been done - c £1500 more.

Tony Burns shall be checking in later to provide a bit more detail, eh Tony?

PS. Having said that, I think there may be a Type 20 in "Subarus For Sale" on here.....

Andy

This is my one -

dunx

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A JDM hatch is also a 2 litre if you want to be controversial...

LoL

dunx