RB5 to P1?
07 February 2003, 11:51 AM
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I am considering replacing my RB5 WR with a P1 and am interested in people's opinions, particularly those who have owned both.
Does the P1 drive very differently? I realize it is a bit quicker, but presumably not drastically? I am more interested in the handling and general "feel" of the car.
Presumably running costs are pretty much the same?
Is it advisable to use octane booster? I never do with the RB5 and as the P1 is a UK car it is presumably unnecessary.
Less importantly, does the P1 have folding rear seats?
I realize I could answer most of these things by going to look at one but I dont want to waste a seller's time if I end up deciding it is not for me.
Oh, finally, I guess I could easily and cheaply exceed any performance advantages by modding the RB5 but I dont really want to go this route.
Any comments and opinions gratefully received.
Steve
Does the P1 drive very differently? I realize it is a bit quicker, but presumably not drastically? I am more interested in the handling and general "feel" of the car.
Presumably running costs are pretty much the same?
Is it advisable to use octane booster? I never do with the RB5 and as the P1 is a UK car it is presumably unnecessary.
Less importantly, does the P1 have folding rear seats?
I realize I could answer most of these things by going to look at one but I dont want to waste a seller's time if I end up deciding it is not for me.
Oh, finally, I guess I could easily and cheaply exceed any performance advantages by modding the RB5 but I dont really want to go this route.
Any comments and opinions gratefully received.
Steve
07 February 2003, 12:09 PM
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I haven't driven the RB5 but I can answer some of your questions 
1). I don't use octane booster, just fill up with SUL.
2). Running costs are the same as an Impreza Turbo unless you put your foot down
3). Insurance for me was just over 1k. 27, 5yrs NCB
4). Folding rear seats - No
5). Worth it? I'd say so
1). I don't use octane booster, just fill up with SUL.
2). Running costs are the same as an Impreza Turbo unless you put your foot down
3). Insurance for me was just over 1k. 27, 5yrs NCB
4). Folding rear seats - No
5). Worth it? I'd say so
07 February 2003, 12:19 PM
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Admitedly I went from a 98 UK turbo slower than a PPP MY99 (RB5 WR) to an MY00 RA (bit quicker than a P1 due to gearing and weight) and I noticed a big difference. I considered a P1 but the price tag and 2 doors put me off. If you buy a P1 they you should run good fuel. I run Optimax and OB in my RA but its a JDM car.
07 February 2003, 05:50 PM
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Hi mate, i am the fortunate position to have ownwed both!
The RB5 WRSport was my first scoob and i loved it, however i wrote it off after nearly a years ownership back in November 2002.
I was lucky enough to get all my money back and therefore decided to go for a P1 as it is a car i have wanted to own for a while now. I got 19k back for the RB5 and the P1 cost me 23k. I picked it up from the dealers exactly 2 weeks ago and i still havnt got rid of my grin! Glad i decided to go for it.
It is a quicker car full stop.
0-60 feels quicker
more oomph through the gears
better top end
improved handling
is slightly lower than the RB5 ( Prodrive did this apparently )
more presence on the road
rear seats dont fold down
I am glad i have now got one but i was " lucky " that i wrote my RB5 ooff and got my full dosh back. If i had sold the RB5 and got £15k for it then the idea of spending an extra £8k wouldnt have been so appealing. This may start something, but i dont know if it is better by £8k.
Havnt really been in to the modding seen but i am sure you could spend half that amount and get a more capable car
Try and get out in one, make your own mind up.
Go to a dealers, i am sure they will let you take one out for a play if they see you turn up in an RB5.
Hope that helps
Mikey
The RB5 WRSport was my first scoob and i loved it, however i wrote it off after nearly a years ownership back in November 2002.
I was lucky enough to get all my money back and therefore decided to go for a P1 as it is a car i have wanted to own for a while now. I got 19k back for the RB5 and the P1 cost me 23k. I picked it up from the dealers exactly 2 weeks ago and i still havnt got rid of my grin! Glad i decided to go for it.
It is a quicker car full stop.
0-60 feels quicker
more oomph through the gears
better top end
improved handling
is slightly lower than the RB5 ( Prodrive did this apparently )
more presence on the road
rear seats dont fold down
I am glad i have now got one but i was " lucky " that i wrote my RB5 ooff and got my full dosh back. If i had sold the RB5 and got £15k for it then the idea of spending an extra £8k wouldnt have been so appealing. This may start something, but i dont know if it is better by £8k.
Havnt really been in to the modding seen but i am sure you could spend half that amount and get a more capable car
Try and get out in one, make your own mind up.
Go to a dealers, i am sure they will let you take one out for a play if they see you turn up in an RB5.
Hope that helps
Mikey
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