hi all

have had a good look around but cant seem to find what im after ?im looking to get a 2000 uk turbo, just wondering if there was anyway to tell between a uk turbo and an import turbo ?


thanks

 

do you mean "euro" import or "jap" import?

 

"jap" import really

 

Pretty sure the Jap Imports will be WRXs whereas the the UK cars were called Turbo 2000 AWD.

Notable differences are the badging onthe boot, the aerial placement (A pillar for the UK cars, rear wing for the JDM) and I think the JDM cars have a rear wiper whereas the UK cars don't. The V5 should also say declared new at first registration for the UK cars or some such wording.

Pretty sure the JDM cars have a bit more power as standard and a better climate control if fitted than the UK cars. UK cars benefit from a better alarm and undersealing. The key for a UK car should have a blue Subaru badged alarm fob with it. This operates the Sigma alarm and immobiliser.

There is probably more, but that is off the top of my head.

 

thanks very much the one i was looking at has the aireal on the rear and the wiper so taking it that its a import. thanks for that

just worried about insurance on an import as it will be more.

 

if you do get one make sure it,s got the electric prodrive recaro seat,s you can,t beat them

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1729404.htm

 

if you do get one make sure it,s got the electric prodrive recaro seat,s you can,t beat them

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1729404.htm

 

jap classic scoobs have rear wipers, the back seats dont go down, dont think the have the head light washers there is a few more things but cant remember

 

If you shop round on the insurance you will probably be OK with an import. Go to some of the specialists.

Just check the car is properly undersealed and hasn't got any rust and you will be fine with an import.

 

I think you are right on the headlight washers.

Also I think the radio and heater control surround is different in the imports - no bright switch on an import. Can you live without the bright switch I wonder