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Old 05 January 2013, 07:31 PM
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With the Impreza no longer on sale here in the UK after this model it got me thinking that my next purchase in many years time will probably be an Import

However it then got me thinking what I'd own if they didn't exist full stop! I reckon it would be something like a Focus RS or one of the RS Audis maybe?
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I prob wouldn't of got into jap cars so would own an early focus RS or Golf R32
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Evo 9 in slate grey
Old 05 January 2013, 07:43 PM
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mk1 mr2 with a v6.... andv maby a supercharger hehe google "twobrutal"
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R33 GTR (R34 if i had the cash)
Old 05 January 2013, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by scooby800
hehe google "twobrutal"
I bet those things absolutely fly!
Old 05 January 2013, 07:49 PM
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Id be back to breaking down in either a Jag or a Rangie

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Old 05 January 2013, 07:53 PM
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Impreza's will be around for a long time yet and importing is an option for the new models.

the focus for enthusiasts now will gradually shift toward preserving the best of
the cars we have now some versions are already desirable 22b's for example.

if they had never been around i am not sure what i would have had in their place?
perhaps Celica GT4, Toyota MR2, Evo or perhaps one of Nissan's Z cars or skyline series.

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Old 05 January 2013, 07:55 PM
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Probably Old Skool french cars like the 205 GTi.
Old 05 January 2013, 08:24 PM
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R32 gtr!
Old 05 January 2013, 08:35 PM
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Probably would have stayed with a blue oval in the form of an RS or a Cosworth, or possibly a Toyota Supra, maybe an Integrale.
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Subaru is the first car I have owned thats not been a Ford or BMW in 31 years of driving and 15 or so cars
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Audi RS 4
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Probably ford RS focus in green
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Honda integra, s2k, celica gt4 , m3, maybe s4 , but tested one and didnt like it....
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A zafira !
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My last 2 cars have both been gt4's great cars, expensive suspension components!!


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Originally Posted by Worlasshasansti
My last 2 cars have both been gt4's great cars, expensive suspension components!!


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When I was about 16 I had three posters on my wall.

One was Colin McRae's Impreza, one was Hakkinen's McLaren MP4-13 and the other was one of these, in Toyota Castrol colours
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If we are sticking to roughly the same price range, Renault Sport Megane R26R. Or the new model.
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Rx7 or Skyline for me
Old 06 January 2013, 06:35 PM
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have looked at the vxr8 (bathhurst edition would be good)
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Originally Posted by thenewgalaxy
I bet those things absolutely fly!
indeed they do my dad had a mk1 mr2 s/c running 190hp and that went like stink i hate him for selling it
Old 06 January 2013, 08:25 PM
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I would have an EVO if I didn't have the Impreza. I had a Focus RS Mk1 before the scoob, and although it was a nice car, it wasn't as exciting and torque steer got boring after a while (was running just under 300bhp).
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BMW e39 m5
Old 06 January 2013, 08:49 PM
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Audi RS if I wanted comfort but most likely a bike engined Caterham or similar kit car, self built of course
Old 06 January 2013, 08:51 PM
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Evo,skyline or a cosworth
Old 06 January 2013, 08:53 PM
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the new M3 maybe
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..... I' be a lot richer. Or, I'd drive a 993 C4 (or a turbo!)
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