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Old 25 June 2011, 11:25 AM
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Default RB320 are they worth it?

Looking at buying an rb320 are they that much better than a hawkkeye STI?

Also is it a classic impreza like 22b and p1 and will retain it's value?

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Old 25 June 2011, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by geesta
Looking at buying an rb320 are they that much better than a hawkkeye STI?

Also is it a classic impreza like 22b and p1 and will retain it's value?

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Yes, and does it matter? They look fab and are close to being my favourite Scooby.
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Old 25 June 2011, 12:00 PM
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I think they will always hold their value over a standard black 07 hawkeye, there was only 320 made.

Make sure you get one with the full leather seats, the blue alcantara interior doesnt look half as good.
Old 25 June 2011, 12:53 PM
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The one I'm looking at has the leather it got 29000 miles and priced at £17995.
Old 25 June 2011, 12:55 PM
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18K I'd be looking for a Hawkeye Spec C.

Just so long as you can live without the toys
Old 25 June 2011, 01:34 PM
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You still get all your creature comforts in a spec c i.e climate control some come with satnav and you can always put leathers in yourself.

If you've got 18k I'd be hanging on for a spec c.
Old 25 June 2011, 02:08 PM
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Depends on what you are after, the rb320 is a fine example of the impreza. It will hold its value as did the p1 as its a limited run and a uk car which a lot of people are after. It all depends if you are willing to pay the extra for a limited number and a plaque. You can pick up a black uk sti for as little as 12k so you have to work out if the rb320 is worth the extra money to you, or pick up the sti and mod it with the difference ;-)
Old 25 June 2011, 02:22 PM
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I'd rather have a more exclusive SpecD and have money to spend

RB320's are nice but I think the link with Richard Burns is tenuous at best.

Bit like the Fiat 500 Schumacher Edition
Old 25 June 2011, 02:32 PM
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I agree that they will hold a bit more money than a standard uk sti but i don't believe they will ever be a classic like a 22B or red Makinen edition.

I went for a spec c because they are just as rare as a RB320 but a better drivers car, plus i was never a Richard Burns fan
Old 25 June 2011, 03:22 PM
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Good luck sourcing a 22B, i'd go for the Spec C for value for money
Old 25 June 2011, 03:44 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...ht_1396wt_1139
there you go thats something different for half your budget
Old 25 June 2011, 03:57 PM
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!!!
Old 25 June 2011, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
I'd rather have a more exclusive SpecD and have money to spend

RB320's are nice but I think the link with Richard Burns is tenuous at best.

Bit like the Fiat 500 Schumacher Edition
WTF ? Talk to frank mate.

http://www.talktofrank.com/
Old 25 June 2011, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by chopperman
WTF ? Talk to frank mate.

http://www.talktofrank.com/
Old 25 June 2011, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...ht_1396wt_1139
there you go thats something different for half your budget
For sale?!!! You genuinely couldn't give that away! There's no way on earth I'd drive that or even allow it to be parked outside my house
Old 26 June 2011, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by chopperman
WTF ? Talk to frank mate.

http://www.talktofrank.com/
I take it you have one well done
Old 26 June 2011, 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
I take it you have one well done
My avi may have given it away Enjoy ya spec D mate
Old 26 June 2011, 12:07 AM
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Picture was too small mate, could well have been a wannabee RB320, glad to hear it's the real deal
Old 26 June 2011, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by juggers
**** me a post without 'Spec C' in it well done
Old 26 June 2011, 12:10 AM
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might be a limited edition but my money would be on a jdm sti or spec c probably rarer and defo a better car. i would go sti rather than spec c as i like the extras on them but everyones opinions differ
Old 26 June 2011, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by daz1968
might be a limited edition but my money would be on a jdm sti or spec c probably rarer and defo a better car. i would go sti rather than spec c as i like the extras on them but everyones opinions differ
Sure would be boring if we all liked the same thing.
Old 26 June 2011, 12:42 AM
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spec c all the way but i think the jdm sti with the extras is a bit more desireable for me than an rb320 but they do look sweet. and 5k+ cheaper, that buys a lot of mods. then theres the type 20 and 25 from litchfield.
Old 26 June 2011, 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 53WRX
**** me a post without 'Spec C' in it well done


Just for you am going to go back and edit
Old 26 June 2011, 08:13 AM
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RB 320 for me!
Love them, great suspension set up with them standard no need to mod!
Old 26 June 2011, 09:16 AM
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Type 25 All-Day-Long!!!
Old 26 June 2011, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by AWG_STi
Type 25 All-Day-Long!!!
You will be lucky to get a hawkeye type 25 for 18k pal, would of thought more like 25k
Old 26 June 2011, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUBARU-IMPREZA...ht_1396wt_1139
there you go thats something different for half your budget
That's awful. Why do people do this
Old 26 June 2011, 11:10 AM
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Sod the type 25, just go for a type 20 hawkeye, oh is there not one for sale in the for sale section?

Tony
Old 26 June 2011, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulo P
For sale?!!! You genuinely couldn't give that away! There's no way on earth I'd drive that or even allow it to be parked outside my house
Shall we all chip in, buy it and park it outside Paulo's house?!
Old 26 June 2011, 07:35 PM
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Have a look at this one

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2854979.htm

About same value as rb320 but much much better and from a respected dealer as well

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