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Old 13 March 2009, 09:37 PM
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Default Thoughts on this one?

It looks quite honest.
Price is a bit tasty but.............
I know there are some Typr R and RA experts out there so advice is welcome.

Subaru : LIMITED EDITION WRX TYPE RA No446/1000
Old 13 March 2009, 09:44 PM
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Price is high for a WRX, would go for an STI version personally
Old 13 March 2009, 09:49 PM
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Will the MY99 take the ECUTek?
Old 13 March 2009, 09:56 PM
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I'm picking up 380/1000 on Monday from API

The WRC are last of the line so they had lots of goodies lobbed at them - the seats, the dash, VF29 turbo - I've been told the same engine as an STI (by someone who should know) not sure if its got alloy arms but how much difference that makes I don't know.

Its just as quick as an STI but being a WRX its insured is as a WRX so much cheaper.

Edit - yes on the ECUTEK front.

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Looks nice exept for the no: plates
Old 13 March 2009, 10:56 PM
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well there is a certain foggy on the front page that looks pretty dam nice
Old 14 March 2009, 10:40 AM
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are you looking for a classic then ian ???

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Old 14 March 2009, 10:47 AM
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Weekend runaround ?
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that looks nice flocked dash looks trick might get mine done price a bit onb the high side
Old 14 March 2009, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Blue Dragoon
Will the MY99 take the ECUTek?

It will

I agree with Dean, keep your eye out for a Sti if you can

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What Dean and Simb said Not actively looking but if the right one and the right deal could be done then....................................

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Old 14 March 2009, 06:59 PM
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I'd look for an Sti with DCCD and a roof vent

Some nice ones have been on here as of late and a good deal cheaper than this one.
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If it has to be an STI as KJD says an STI RA would be the most agressive of the bunch.

Subaru : STi RA version 3 in standard trim

V3s have agressive cams and big turbos and low ratio 'box so probably quite an intense drive.

Subaru : Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type RA VLTD

The last of the line classics were the WRC edtions. These have smaller turbos (VF28/29) but do have a longer 5th. Plus the blue seats are lovely IMO and worth the entry fee alone

The above car is what I would have preferred but I don't believe DCCD is that important and with the wife driving I wouldn't want it to bite her. Plus I wanted a WRC version but not keen on big spoilers and the like. An RA is quite understated for an Impreza and still offers an entertaining drive.
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