am tempted by the above.....currently running a my'00 u turbo
was wondering what peoples opinions and experiences are with the type r always had 2 doors in the past and got a van i can use for practical duties so that not really an issue any specific areas to look at with a type r or versions best to go for???? any input gratefully recieved

 

Just bought a 98 Type R (there is a V limited version not sure what the difference is though) and i fecking love it

 

did you have another scoob before it?

 

derrrr justchecked yr garage lol how they compare

 

Night and day mate.

93 wrx was modded to about 270bhp and i thought that was pretty pokey,it had jap spec coilovers which meant it was lowered slightly and a lot harder (too hard for our bumpy roads) but it did grip fantastically.
My Type R (i've owned it for about a month) has a Simtek ecu and a small increase in power (276bhp to 303bhp) and it goes like a stabbed rat,i love the DCCD it is slightly gimmicky i suppose but it does work,the standard suspension is fabulous,the chassis is lot stiffer so it feels nice and solid.
Practicality wise there is very little difference imo(although you're not bothered)

I bought mine via the garage that serviced my old one and they knew the person selling it as they had dealt with it.

 

I've a "99 type r for about a year.
On a wet road in first & second gear you can just drive her like a rear wheel drive i.e sideways lol!

They are great fun with the close ratio box it just feels like a rally car for the road.

There are a few issues with them that can be potential engine killers but these are easy to overcome if you're aware of them.
Also to get more than roughly 330bhp out of them you're into crazy money.

 

I went from a 330 BHP My99 uk turbo to a 450BHP Type R, Wished I bought a Type R years ago now.

I know the power is complety different, But the Type R is so much better even in standard form.

You get better:
Gearbox
Brakes = front (No ABS) and rear(Two pots)
Suspension
Styling
Intercooler Water spray

 

hmmmm getting more interestd people no abs that be interesting then lol
what are the issues you say could be engine killers??

 

You could get a wrx type r, comes with ABS
As for engine killers, maf sensors, bad fuel etc etc etc (remembering that the later v5/6 or MY99/00 STI's are mapped for 100 ron fuel), but a good remap should sort that last one out

Tony

 

looks like i'll be doing fair bit of homework on different specs then
got no real complaints with my uk turbo seem pretty much bullet proof but having been a scoob owner for near on a year i'm fancying more power better handling looks and style and bit more of a more thrilling driving experience not to say the uk dull far from it as i've done a few little bits to it.....anyone got a rough idea on different specs on differing versions i know they got dccd and a quicker steering rack

 

Quick rack was standard on the version 6 (MY00) cars, was standard on the V-Ltd's but only the fast rack on the v3-5 "normal" type R's.
WRX type R, MY99 (no version as its not an STI) and MY00 cars I believe

Tony

 

This one is sold but its a WRX type R (wont have the rear 2 pots)
Subaru : Subaru Impreza V-Limited WRX Type R (1998)

This one has a few miles on the clock but you can see that its a wrx type r (has the P1 interior)
JQM Car And Commercial Sales : Subaru Impreza Wrx Type R

Version 6 type R WRC Ltd
Subaru : v6 STI Type R WRC eddition 57k £6500

Version 5 type R
Subaru : subaru impreza 1998 version 5 type r white fresh i

Tony

 

They are a real drivers car.

Engine issues as Tony has pointed out are very fragile maf sensors (especially 99 & 00 models) and you need to get them mapped for U.K fuel otherwise you're looking at a bottom end rebuild.

 

V3 555 edition, I might be a bit biased though