WRX STI
30 December 2003, 11:42 AM
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Pictures are at www.couldthink.com
it has electric windows and mirrors, abs, 278bhp, Blaupunkt head unit with 10 disc autochanger - let me know if you want to know more specific details
it has electric windows and mirrors, abs, 278bhp, Blaupunkt head unit with 10 disc autochanger - let me know if you want to know more specific details
30 December 2003, 01:29 PM
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I didnt reaslise they did sti without clear rear lenses etc.
Just curious.What does it have that a wrx doesnt?
Looks a nice car for bloody good money.
Just curious.What does it have that a wrx doesnt?
Looks a nice car for bloody good money.
30 December 2003, 01:44 PM
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its my bf car so i dont really know that much about them, but on th v5 and from the garage he bought it from 2 years ago all say its an sti, i dont know what the difference is but im sure someone here will
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30 December 2003, 01:56 PM
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i thought that the red tops were only limited editions of the sti i may be completly wrong on that though.
ive had a quick look and so far can see that the sti has 73 more bhp some more torque (80) than the wrx
ive had a quick look and so far can see that the sti has 73 more bhp some more torque (80) than the wrx
30 December 2003, 02:04 PM
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The sti at most only has 20bhp more than a late wrx, early sti's and wrx's only ran 240bhp, then went upto 260bhp then finally my97+ 280 bhp, I think that the sti's then had around 300.
The major diff is with all the bits that sti stuck on the orig wrx when off assembly, And those bits did make a diff to the overall car.
Standard uk scoobs only had 208-215 in classic form.
The major diff is with all the bits that sti stuck on the orig wrx when off assembly, And those bits did make a diff to the overall car.
Standard uk scoobs only had 208-215 in classic form.
30 December 2003, 02:09 PM
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So nick200 - is mine an sti? because as far as we are aware its an sti but it could be that the v5 and everyting else wrong, if they are wrong is there any way that i could sue the garage who imported it and sold it as an sti?
30 December 2003, 02:46 PM
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No, I don't think it is, it difficult to tell from pictures alone.
Anyway, for starters is deffinitely not a v5 car. v5's were on 98/99 plates. They have a different bumper, spoiler, bonnetvent, grill, interior (and many other things, but i'll not go into them)
My guess is that this is a WRX, not an STI....
....anyway, its still a very clean car, and a very good price, sti or no sti. Both very good cars and much quicker than their UK counterpart.
Good luck with the sale
Anyway, for starters is deffinitely not a v5 car. v5's were on 98/99 plates. They have a different bumper, spoiler, bonnetvent, grill, interior (and many other things, but i'll not go into them)
My guess is that this is a WRX, not an STI....
....anyway, its still a very clean car, and a very good price, sti or no sti. Both very good cars and much quicker than their UK counterpart.
Good luck with the sale
30 December 2003, 02:53 PM
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Nick,
Classic STi's never had 300bhp. They were always released as 280, except the early ones. WRX's were 260 bhp for the newer models, and 240bhp for the early ones.
It has got the WRX STi badge on the back, but I thought that style was only on the later cars, so probably added on after. Also has no STi badges by the doors.
Check www.sidc.co.uk for model info.
On an N plate, it should have red inlet manifold, and STi fog covers.
MB
Classic STi's never had 300bhp. They were always released as 280, except the early ones. WRX's were 260 bhp for the newer models, and 240bhp for the early ones.
It has got the WRX STi badge on the back, but I thought that style was only on the later cars, so probably added on after. Also has no STi badges by the doors.
Check www.sidc.co.uk for model info.
On an N plate, it should have red inlet manifold, and STi fog covers.
MB
30 December 2003, 03:29 PM
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On first impressions looking at the pics I'd definately say it's a WRX. I've had a 96 STI V2 for four years and know that a genuine STI would have the fog covers (no lamps), gold 16inch 5 spoke Speedline alloys (standard only on the V2), the light/dark grey STI interior (with STI stiched on the front seats in red), manually operated waterspray, Red top manifold... And those are just the easy things to tell by. The engine number or VIN would be the ultimate tell tale sign as others have already pointed out.
Best of luck.
Edited to say that a 95/96 STI would be 260bhp and a WRX would be around the 240bhp mark.
[Edited by Alex Creasey - 12/30/2003 3:30:41 PM]
Best of luck.
Edited to say that a 95/96 STI would be 260bhp and a WRX would be around the 240bhp mark.
[Edited by Alex Creasey - 12/30/2003 3:30:41 PM]
30 December 2003, 03:56 PM
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Shouldn't it also have the larger STi exhaust as well, with STi stamped on the backbox? My 1994 one has anyway. I also thought the earlier STis like mine were 250 bhp standard.
30 December 2003, 03:59 PM
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Why on the site the one where it lists all the model numbers for you to check against spec, does it show that after 97 it lists them as 300bhp?
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/jpimp4.html
Check the number on here.
http://www.iwoc.co.uk/jpimp4.html
Check the number on here.
30 December 2003, 04:31 PM
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There is / was a Japanese manufacturers gentlemans agreement which forbids claiming power outputs over 280. Not sure where the spec C stands on this, as its 320bhp.
Mine has been dyno'd standard at 280bhp
Edited to add, ive just looked at that site and the power is quited in PS, not bhp. It states mine as 300 PS. It also adds the bit about the Jap agreement.
MB
[Edited by Dark Blue Mark - 12/30/2003 4:34:09 PM]
Mine has been dyno'd standard at 280bhp
Edited to add, ive just looked at that site and the power is quited in PS, not bhp. It states mine as 300 PS. It also adds the bit about the Jap agreement.
MB
[Edited by Dark Blue Mark - 12/30/2003 4:34:09 PM]
30 December 2003, 04:41 PM
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260bhp or 270bhp doesn't make to much difference at the end of the day.... Go on... someone will say it does!
I read somewhere not so long ago that ALL Imprezas have 320bhp anyway!
[Edited by Alex Creasey - 12/30/2003 4:43:32 PM]
I read somewhere not so long ago that ALL Imprezas have 320bhp anyway!
[Edited by Alex Creasey - 12/30/2003 4:43:32 PM]
30 December 2003, 05:12 PM
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hmm - sounds like its a wrx then rather than an sti - ah well never mind - as the log book states its an sti i really should get that changed, still if anyones seriously interested you are more than welcome to view and test drive the car. its still a very nice motor. bit of a bummer seeing as my other half has been paying insurance for an sti rather then the wrx!
30 December 2003, 05:18 PM
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cheers for that site i'll check it when i next go to the car which is parked in a basement car park atm as we dont have a permit to park it on the road - cheers for all your help do you think i should repost it as wrx?
30 December 2003, 05:34 PM
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I thought STis were lower on the insurance. Mine was real cheap anyway.
If I was you ickerty I would whack it in in Autotrader, say its an STi and just play dumb.........thats just me though
If I was you ickerty I would whack it in in Autotrader, say its an STi and just play dumb.........thats just me though