There doesn't seem to be that much difference in insurance between the 1.8 & the 2L,as far as I found. I have a 1.8GL, & mine is ~£860. I'm 22, but with no no-claims.
I think you might find the 1.6 kind of slow down the motorway though, as mine struggles slightly up the hills at 80+ ...
You can get a good noise from the exhaust though - I used a universal fit 4 inch tailpipe + silencer, which added no power, but much better noise, as I don't want higher premiums.
Try the 2L GL or sport if funds allow.

Not all the 1.6 cars are 4wd, but I think all the 1.8+ ones are.

[Edited by Franx - 11/8/2003 3:06:40 PM]

 

They do a 1.5 in the bugeye in Japan!!


[Edited by Dyney - 11/9/2003 7:44:33 PM]

 

I just love impreza, but being only 18, i cant afford a 2l turbo!

I know u can get old 1.6 imprezas. Do you know if there is a body kit to make it look like a p1? As it is this car that just looks awsome.

Also do you know the engine stats on one? are the 1.6 4wd?

Has any1 eva done a lookalike scooby? Any help the better!!

or even better. is there any for sale!?!?!?

 

you will need the p1 bodykit if u want to make a p1 replica

i would asume that it would boost your insurance up tho as it would be a lot more "nickable"

try buying a insuring a 2.0 sport, you get a torbo looker without the bonnet vents, they could be added later if u felt like it

a far better option then adding modding a 1.8 or simmiler

 

i know what you mean cmaster, i'm 20 and couldn't afford to insure a turbo. so i did the next best thing and got a 2.0l sport

already changed the spoiler and the bonnets next. i know its not a turbo but "that day will come"

i say get a sport and some mods and that'll keep u happy for now!!

 

2ltr will be a good car for a young driver as it still has 4x4 and as far as my track record goes turbo's are best kept away from young drivers

 

http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm
Si

 

<sits back and ponders why the usual Max Power comments are not forthcoming ?>

 

1.6s are 2wd as far as i know, you could get one like mine,


2.0l GL, 4x4 and only grp13 and then all you need are bumpers, spoiler and the bonnet (and a few other bits'n'pieces)


Can anyone spot the difference??

 

Sorry, hello there was a thread by riverdale imports, the chap on there was selling a sport i think it was with all the bodykit for just over £9000, someone may be able to do a link for you , Jam

 

i can spot the difference if u look carefully u cant see an intercooler
Si (my mum used to say i'd go blind lol)
PS it does look good n all that but still seems a similar logic to why i sold my UK car in that i kuda kept spending money getting it up to import type power or you could just spend all that money on the real macoy in the first place, just a thought

 

I agree but most was done before i brought it, plus if you can't get insurance on a turbo whats the point in having one?

 

Check this out

http://www.imprezasport.net/

You will find these guys will help you, all sport drivers mainly

Simon

 

true true i wasnt having a pop but it always makes me laugh when some people moan about high insurance then spend a fortune making a **** car, think nova max power type here now na scoobies they r still proper bo , look "sorted" when if they'd spent money on car/insurance in the first place they could of had a genuinely pucker ride
I must be getting old thou kuz the flip side is i dont think you should be allowed BIG BHP motors within a few years of passing test but i'm sure i'd feel different if i wasnt an ancient 26 lol
To summarise sports & 1.8 1.6's etc are still great cars & you are likely to get yerself a decent car & a relative bargain to boot init
Si

 

Aii! for real! Didn't think you were having a dig but you are quite right, one one hand you have people going nuts that young drivers shouldn't be allowed to have turbos blah, blah, blah, Lax Bowel blah, blah, blah and then they turn around and have a fit when you suggest lower priced, lower powered alternatives

Come on people, make your mind up!

(Not a dig at you Si)

 

lol buyakashane
On the initial inquiry thing P1 type bodykit will costs a small fortune & even if going for a basic 2 door type kit will still cost a fair chunk but u can certianly make a basic sport, turbo wotever look much better with a bit of trim etc etc Very easy to find wotever floats yer boat really the worlds yer oyster or sumin cheesy in an old man stylee lol
Si

 

stickymicky

i would asume that it would boost your insurance up tho as it would be a lot more "nickable"
lmao m8

wouldnt u just love to be a fly on the wall if they did nick it rotf when they put there foot down

nothing meant buy this m8,just keep looking in for sale and any bits that come up get them there good look m8