Do I get the STI?
22 February 2015, 04:33 PM
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IMO get a Jap spec Newage WRX if you're not bothered about going well over 350lbft.
A V-limited 2003 WRX would be an unreal purchase. IMO the best real-world Subaru Impreza ever made.
Don't worry about STI inferiority, it's only something that relates to Subaru forums, in the real world 99.9% of people don't know the difference or significance. Buy a used boot spoiler, vent, spats, fog covers and skirts to get the STI looks.
A V-limited 2003 WRX would be an unreal purchase. IMO the best real-world Subaru Impreza ever made.
Don't worry about STI inferiority, it's only something that relates to Subaru forums, in the real world 99.9% of people don't know the difference or significance. Buy a used boot spoiler, vent, spats, fog covers and skirts to get the STI looks.
22 February 2015, 04:49 PM
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Put a 350bhp JDM WRX Blob next to a 350bhp UK WRX STI.
After 400 metres which will lead by 4 or more car lengths Jay?
The 1360kg car that returns 32mpg or the 1480kg car that returns 23mpg?
You tell me now Jay.
After 400 metres which will lead by 4 or more car lengths Jay?
The 1360kg car that returns 32mpg or the 1480kg car that returns 23mpg?
You tell me now Jay.
22 February 2015, 04:56 PM
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I'm not looking at tuning potential etc.
I am looking at things like reliability and resale value.
The 2.5 is always a concern and values are dropping real quick.
There is a JDM blob sti up on auto trader at the moment
I am looking at things like reliability and resale value.
The 2.5 is always a concern and values are dropping real quick.
There is a JDM blob sti up on auto trader at the moment
22 February 2015, 04:58 PM
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It's the same as comparing equally powered Classic Vs Newage, no one argues about that though do they.
120kg is an awful lot of weight to give away, it's equal to your average sized Bloke with his bird as a passenger or one Tubby thomas.
22 February 2015, 05:18 PM
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To be fair based on the power to weight ratio he's spot on.
It's the same as comparing equally powered Classic Vs Newage, no one argues about that though do they.
120kg is an awful lot of weight to give away, it's equal to your average sized Bloke with his bird as a passenger or one Tubby thomas.
It's the same as comparing equally powered Classic Vs Newage, no one argues about that though do they.
120kg is an awful lot of weight to give away, it's equal to your average sized Bloke with his bird as a passenger or one Tubby thomas.
The 5 speed box might be weaker but it's value is reflected in the quicker acceleration, relatively cheap replacement costs and increased MPG.
22 February 2015, 05:19 PM
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22 February 2015, 05:23 PM
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To be fair, fuel economy is always something I consider. As long as I can get 30 mpg on a long steady run at 65 - 70 then I am happy but I understand your point.
22 February 2015, 05:29 PM
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To be fair based on the power to weight ratio he's spot on.
It's the same as comparing equally powered Classic Vs Newage, no one argues about that though do they.
120kg is an awful lot of weight to give away, it's equal to your average sized Bloke with his bird as a passenger or one Tubby thomas.
It's the same as comparing equally powered Classic Vs Newage, no one argues about that though do they.
120kg is an awful lot of weight to give away, it's equal to your average sized Bloke with his bird as a passenger or one Tubby thomas.
22 February 2015, 07:21 PM
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I looked at an r32 golf as well as a 330 bmw.
My requirements are.....
needs to be able to get 30 mpg on a run
needs to have "get up and go"
Reasonably comfortable
needs back doors and a decent boot for kids stuff
Hence looking to stay in Subaru territory.
anything else anyone would recommend
My requirements are.....
needs to be able to get 30 mpg on a run
needs to have "get up and go"
Reasonably comfortable
needs back doors and a decent boot for kids stuff
Hence looking to stay in Subaru territory.
anything else anyone would recommend
22 February 2015, 07:47 PM
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All you ever base your argument on is a few car lengths in a straight line race. If you want to talk about performance then throw in some twisties and see what happens, maybe play a game top trumps with the different model components and see what happens. The STI is a superior car...Its a fact.
Who the **** buys not only an Impreza but any performance car for its fuel economy..? No one who has ever bought a performance car thats who!
Who the **** buys not only an Impreza but any performance car for its fuel economy..? No one who has ever bought a performance car thats who!
It really is a no-brainer.
22 February 2015, 08:09 PM
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22 February 2015, 08:26 PM
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As for a hatch i wouldnt have one given ugly looking car **** engine and to be honest dont stand out to me like a subaru is supposed to. Each to their own and all that but given the choice saloon blob sti any day of the week although not at nine to ten grand!
22 February 2015, 08:56 PM
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Please let's not turn this into a wrx vs sti argument
I have narrowed it down to...
sti blob
bmw 535i diesel
Mercedes cls 330 diesel
audi a8 4.2 diesel.....
my wife likes all of them... apart from the sti lol
I probably just need a diesel saloon now. But I am just not convinced on autoboxes.
Gonna just have to drive them all
I have narrowed it down to...
sti blob
bmw 535i diesel
Mercedes cls 330 diesel
audi a8 4.2 diesel.....
my wife likes all of them... apart from the sti lol
I probably just need a diesel saloon now. But I am just not convinced on autoboxes.
Gonna just have to drive them all
22 February 2015, 08:57 PM
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