Now I know you may think this a totally daft question but I am faced with the choice of either a 2000 X plate P1 approx 9k miles or brand new 2003 WRX Turbo, both at similar money ie £20k. on PCP finance from the same local dealer.

My heart shouts P1 P1 P1 ...but common sense seems to be saying WRX.

So taking all things into account ie thrill factor verses economics of whateach might be worth in say 3 years time what would you do?

Help me wrestle with this decision

 

If it is the future value you are worried about then I would have thought there can be no competition between a used P1 and
assuming its the new 03MY with 225 bhp .

 

My guess is that the P1 would be worth slightly more in 3 years. After all it was a more expensive car and has already taken the major depreciation factor i.e. Driving it off the forecourt.

 

P1 will destroy a wrx. No contest

Buy a P1.

A wrx sti however with ppp mmmmm.....more tricky.

Paul

 

If your not bothered about Warranty then P1 otherwise WRX

I wouldn't go for either personally - Sti8 for me

 

had to make a similiar choice on an RB5 or a MY01 WRx with a few nice mods, had the same debate, heart said RB5 & the head went for the MY01, if you use it very rarely i would go for the P1 as it hat bit special as was the RB5 but the New Age was that bit more usable daily basis wise. have you not considered an STi7 instead?

 

No contest - P1

If you're worried about warranty i'll sell you my late 2001 car

 

P1 all the way - don't worry about the warranty - you can easily buy and extension.

No contest, faster, cooler, more bling bling, everyone knows a P1, and old people drive bug-eyes

 

I'm sure you know this already, but:

- the P1 will be quicker, and should hold its value better, but will cost more to maintain as bits start to wear out and need replacing. It's a pretty hardcore machine - very firm ride, quickshift gearbox, revvy engine. This may or may not suit you.

- the '03 WRX will be quieter and more refined, and if any bits drop off then the warranty should cover them. You should only have to pay for servicing and a set of brake pads and tyres or two. It should squeak and rattle less too. Insurance will probably be cheaper. Consider, though, whether you'd end up spending money on mods trying to make it as fast as a P1.

Bear in mind also that, if you prefer the WRX, you'll be able to get it cheaper by importing; if you're prepared to do that, then the P1 starts to look more expensive.

My advice? Drive both and see which you prefer. If you like the WRX, you may as well try a used one of those too - you might even get an early STI VII for the price of a P1, which might offer you the best of both worlds

A.

 

OH my, what a dilemma

I toil with it every day, P1 or wait or P1 or STi7 or P1 or summat else or P1.

Mikey Searching high and low for a P1 because like his MY00....it's what he's always wanted. Only live once etc,etc

 

P1 - if its from a dealer it will have a warranty anyway

 

I have had a P1 & miss it but my MY01 is now a better car IMHO

 

P1 without doubt, wrx is a decent car but a P1 is special, even people who don't know that much about cars can appreciate that. I bought a 330ci which is a cracking car but I am still wrestling with swapping it for a P1.

 

Thanks guys for all your comments. Incidently I am talking of the new WRX 2003 with face lift. I would also consider a STi8 but can only really afford £20k.

Having had a Scoob turbo nicked in an armed carjack last year I am also concerned about security and the P1 is of course a high profile car which would be more of a potential target than say a WRX.

 

http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/threa...hreadid=169530

Buy this car.

Please can you or someone else buy it to stop me from robbing a bank.

Nathan..

 

one of the reasons I got rid of my P1 was because i was scared to leave it anywhere as it got too much attention

 

Are you for real????

 

P1 should be worth more in a few yrs time as its a limited addition motor, and its hell of alot faster& better lookin, but insurance might hurt a bit, and yeah, you'll have t0ssers tryin to nick it too..

 

Sod the blob, P1 is classic

 

got P1 go for one better than WRX, but i'm looking at buying an 03 wrx as second car got to keep miles down on P1

so maybe best of both

 

Buy the P1 and thrash it around each and every corner.

 

.....P1, drive one and youll see why.

 

Hi Stratman, just a thought, how many used 03 WRX's do you reckon will be on the market in 3 years time?? (and maybe a facelift model?)

Then ask yourself, How many P1's ??

My choice? P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1 P1P1P1P1P1P1P1
P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1 P1P1P1P1P1P1P1
P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1P1,

The original and the best!

Steve.
...... guess what I drive?




[Edited by The TunnelMeister - 1/21/2003 7:18:09 PM]

 

Definately get the P1 mate you WONT regret it i've just got one and its like a whole new car (had MY00 turbo before). The plastic surgeons wont be able to get the grin off your face!

Keith
MY00 P1

 

P1 for me

You won't regret it

 

Well the P1 wins hands done going off the comments ;D ...thanks guys for your comments

Looks like the new facelifted WRX isnt that popular.

I was talking to the chief technician tonight at the dealers and he commented that the P1 is indeed a fantastic car but he said they are extremely hard in the suspension department .. which is an important consideration with the roads around the Northwest. Would you agree ? Maybe he has experienced one that has been modded. Anyway, I obviously need to test drive it when it comes in.

 

There is a nice P1 going for sale in the for sale forum. Modded as well for 21k i think! It looks very nice

 

drive an evo that has a hard suspension. p1 is nice compromise between too hard and too soft

 

Thanks for that Money ... I have seen it and its superb, and I have had email from the owner, but unfortunately I have a part ex five door MY99 involved.

 

Hi folks,
I too was in this dilemma a little while back after i had written my RB5 WRSport off in an accident just before xmas. In the end the whole image thing and always wanting a P1 made me go go for it.
Have a deposit at the dealers, am suppose to pick it up this friday. I am like a little boy who is waiting for xmas morning!
The RB5 was a damn fine machine, but the P1 has everything!!

Just my humble opinion!

Laters

Mikey