hi guys, which is the better the classic sti or the facelift wrx.
i know they are around the same bhp, but are the gear boxes the same and are they the same 0-60 and top end.

thanks David

 

Be a bit more specific with the year mate.
The classic sti (upto 2000) is very different to the classic wrx (upto 2000).
They go in model year (MY). Both the MY97 and MY99 had face-lifts.

Gearboxes are very different as are the way the engine delivers the power. The sti's rev higher too.

Most classic sti's did 0-60 in 4.8 seconds or so. Wrx's on the other hand were more around the 5.3-5.5 mark. Please don't use this as the sole reason to purchase an sti though. They are a bit harder to live with due to less sound proofing and the closer ratio box.

Love mine though!

MY97
Before face lift conversion


With Facelift!

 

in 2006 i had a crazy my93 wrx with around 280bhp and loved it, since then i have had 5 cars, volvo v70 t5 - bmw 325i schnitzer - rover 220 turbo and its NOT the same, they dont even come close to the scooby, i have a budget of £3,000 and want to get the most for my money, i am very keen on high bhp and am thinking that the the standand my95 would be quicker than the my97 wrx facelift

Thanks David

 

You mean a 95 sti? You'll struggle to get a decent one for 4K, let alone 3K!

 

yes my95 sti, i would use my existing car as p/x so i would be looking around £4,000 - £4,500
Thanks

 

i see from your pics that you say before and after, but the before pic does seem to have the faceift bonnet as aposse to the classic bonnet, how come

thanks avid

 

Right. Classic refers to all imprezas upto 2001 where the bugeye model was introduced. The classic impreza had two face lifts, one in 1997 and one in 1999.
The first pic is of a standard MY97 sti 3. To get it looking as it does in the second picture (MY99) I added the following:

Crystal head lights (MY99)
MY99/2000 grille, front bumper.
MY99/00 fog light covers
Sti MY99/2000 rear wing.

Didn't change the bonnet. The grill and headlights change the front end quite a lot.

This is a pre MY97 facelift. Basically its the first incarnation of the impreza, with no face lift. Clear enough?

Subaru : Version 2 WRX STI Redtop

 

very clear thanks, what would you do if you were i my possition and know what i am looking for, would you go for the sti pre 97 or the wrx post 97

thanks david

 

The best one you can afford. Can't really offer any better advice!