If you are driving any distance, you kids are going to be pretty uncomfortable in some of those. If you don't mind the auto box, I would second the IS-F. I test drove one around a year ago and it was a belter. Bit porky, but raised a smile.

Oh...and in answer to your question "What comes after an Impreza??". In my case it was plod in an unmarked car.

 

Its alright for you tho Rob as you have the best of both worlds drive basically any impreza you want due to work as a fix and have your own private BM for home LOL

 

For me it was a easy choice when i sold my impreza ...I went for a R35 but you will need at least 40k and they are only really 2+2 ...........If i needed a saloon 4 door i would look at the VXR8 and Jag XFRS both capable cars and both sound awesome

 

No brainer.
280 bhp before a tweak, mine is 319, Twinscroll EJ20Y.
Bilsteins, pace, comfort and much JDM goodness.
But I am biased.

 

Well there is that side to it. I get my share of tasty Subaru's to build & test

 

Loving that Legacy Spec B!

 

I've had a few Imprezas so I know Subaru is a pretty reliable manufacturer. The problem is, these cars, as good as they are, are all getting on a bit. Even minor things like hoses etc have a shelf life, regardless of how well maintained or serviced a car is overall. So you could have something with an amazingly well built engine, and it may get let down by a £1 part that has reached its end of life.

I'd rather not get a car that's going to have age related issues (I have enough of those of my own!). So I'm thinking, maybe up to 6 or 7 years old, 10 at the most?

 

Issue with 140, is rear leg room if you were doing long distances. I had a 135i and that has no room in the back to right home about and that was a 5 door. Also boot is small.

I second the Insignia VXR. You will get a cracking one right in the middle of your budget, They have loads of room in the back and the boot for touring and they have a really nice front end on them. Also with a simple map they go up to around 330 plus with lots of torque.

My old Vectra VXR mapped to 301 (the insignia uses a different turbo) and my torque shot up to 500 nm i loved it.

Yes its a Vauxhall.... but i have an Insignia diesel and it has been utterly reliable

 

Hawkeye Spec D?

 

I have a MY17 STI and have decided that in 12 months time I will make a decision on it's future. I will either go sensible and get a 330/335 Touring OR go silly again and get a B8 RS4. The RS4 will only be for a year to get it out my system.

Had considered getting something cheap and keeping the STI but I don't really have time for the 2nd car thing. It will just sit there.

If I decided to keep the STI or at least keep some silly car then this is what I'd get as a daily.

 

as Banny said on an earlier post, I have gone to an M140i, I previously owned a 390bhp forged impreza and even completely standard the M140i feels just as fast with the extra torque and gearing, with a JB4 I am hoping to see circa 400/410bhp , its beautiful to drive, beautiful to sit in with the toys, not in your face and is a true wolf in sheeps clothing, best of all its pretty much being handed out with nearly 25% off with dealer discounts. definitely a consideration. Other choices could be the usual golf R, S3, they are also 4wd and probably have a more premium feel over a Subaru.

 

Do a quick search for Insignia VXR dif problems. That should be all you need to scrap that idea.