Im currently the proud owner of a Focus RS which I love. I quite fancy a Impreza STI next.
Which is the car to have?
A UK spec with Ecutek tune one or Japanese spec import? I know the Japanese one is a much higher spec but unless its being Tracked I doubt most of it would be realised, but what holds resale better?
Think this has got to be the way forward next. Just in a bit of a Dilema with it.
Is going to have to be a very proper car to better the RS.
Cheers.

 

Nobody can give me any advice then?
Cheers (Perhaps the RS can't be bettered)

 

Bear with us Craig a lot of the regulars aren't posting much at the mo while the new forum is getting settled in!

 

go try a sti8 or type c or go the whole hog and order a wr1....sure you'll love em all.

 

whats your budget?

id say wr1.. depending on budget of course

 

I think most scooby's would better the Focus RS, but like they said above the WR1 is the best bet if it keep's with your budget.

 

I have driven plenty of UK STi's of my friends and dealerships. I now own a Jap Spec STi. The difference is quite apparent even on public roads. The JDM car is just manic in comparison. Except you lose your fillings every time you take it out

Nathan..

 

Thanks for the replys.
Budget would run to about 25k along those lines. I'm not a great one for losing money though so by the look of what sub 5000mile STI8 can be bought for I'm not mega keen on going the new route, eventhough with a push on budget I could do it.
Saw the WR1 at Autosprt show, (at least I think thats what I saw), am I right in saying thats pretty much the same spec at a new STI jap import? So would I be right in saying that the next new model STI will have the variable diff, H.I.D lights, different 320bhp motor etc.
That spec is what I really want, just bit nervous on going the import route due to resale etc.
The guys car in the gallery section (blue STI8, Speedline wheels just had mudflaps fitted) sold me on the look of it.
Like I said just not sure what route to down.

 

i have had my new sti9 (to be correctly stated) on order for 4wks now & have still got 24 days yet 2 go, i am a RS owner at the mo an i just didnt like it, got 2 used it & got bored, the sti9 will be getting the treatment after its 1k svs (ie spring, PPP & wheels) oh an flaps.
For me a UK spec Sti with PPP would be the best bet
Check out the for sale section as i am sure someone was selling a 52 plate one just lately for 23k (i think)

Cheers

Sti-04!!

 

Thats really interesting, I love the RS. Always grew up with posters of RS's and Cosworths on bedroom wall etc, so to own one of these is a bit special to me (don't take it out in wet, use it for etc. Sad I know). I reckon A uk one would be fine, just been looking on Autotrader 53 plate, 1000 miles UK STI for a flat 20k, bargain I reckon then some spare wedge to get it 'sorted' I reckon.