SDF1981

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen Boys and Girls,

I'm seeking some Subaru advice so I've decided to join the sight as it seems to be the place to ask.

3 years ago I was considering buying a bugeye wrx, I never ended up biting the bullet. I bought a BMW E46 Cab (still my current car) instead. I love my car but it's getting near that time to be changed. It would be nice to be able to get off my drive when it snow's and also be a bit more accommodating for carrying people in the back. I think an Impreza should tick these boxes?

I'm now thinking about an STi, blobeye model or possibly Hawkeye. (£8-£9K)

I'd like to know of good/bad points of what to look out for. Has anybody else made a similar change? one thing that is playing on my mind is I've got used to my BMW comforts but I'm sure I could adapt.

Anybody have any idea for the difference between a standard STi and a PPP equipped one? does it also influence the insurance costs? I presume it classes it as modified?

All opinion's/advice greatly appreciated.

Steve

wrx9181

iTrader: (2)

Alot of insurance don't rec ppp so yes see it asa mod
I personally wouldn't bother with ppp equipped car
Just get a mint car free flowing exhaust arb droplinks etc

SDF1981

I meant to say seriously THINKING about making the change not THING but you know what I mean lol.

Are the standard drop links considered a 'weak point' then?

topman2180

The PPP is a sports cat back box and a remap.
Here is the pdf for the early blob.

http://www.prodrive.com/up/03MY%20STi%20PPP.pdf

Don't get too hung up on the PPP, higher levels of power with a panel filter exhaust and custom map. You'll get alot of advice on this forum.

As for insurance it depends on your age. You need current experience of AWD at least a year be over 25 have decent NCD and live in a good postcode to be with a specialist and get a decent price.
You will probably pay more with non specialist in the first year like I had too. Once you with a specialist Ive found the the mods didn't become a problem.

I have a 04 STi with common fault being rear knocking shocks which my car has suffered from. My clutch also failed but then that can happen on any car expect £500 plus to replace.

SDF1981

Thanks for that. I've had insurance quote of £900 fully comp which I didn't think was too bad. That was for a STi in standard form.

Do you think its worth me hanging around for a full service history example?

topman2180

Without doubt its a buyer market look in the for sale section on here . Nice cars sitting around for weeks and people offering 7k for hawkeye STI as there not shifting.

Cambelt is vital 5 years or 50,000 miles whichever comes sooner double check the dates and stamps in the books . The 50k/60k services can be £500 .

wrx9181

iTrader: (2)

No but it understeers
Anti lift droplinks adjustable arbs are a must IMHO
Filter abd exhaust remap
Full service is a must mate