Best Impreza for £8-£11k

[AngryBaldMan]

Looking to get back into Scoob ownership. What would people say was the "best" out there for my budget. Ideally I'd like a bit more power than standard 350-400 bhp. I'm not interested in much more than that.

So far from reading on various forums the key ingredients seem to be:
JDM
2.0 block
Twin Scroll Turbo
DCCD

Anyone have any other pointers to help me on my quest..

[vxr2010]

lol my sti jdm 2001 wagon is much cheaper , on the power side i must be getting old i would expect 350 is more than enough off set against reliability , with out trying to start another debate 2 litre stronger 2.5 more grunt and can be built stronger

[MDMA .]

If i was buying now, i'd try and find an original wrx sti type ra ( standard if possible ) V2/3/4.

If the right one became available, i'd be very tempted.

[The_Immortal]

AngryBaldMan said:

JDM
2.0 block
Twin Scroll Turbo
DCCD

This.

Having previously owned a v3 Sti, I bought a JDM blob Sti (with DCCD) last year. Owning/driving it is awesome.

Twin scroll turbo, auto intercooler water spray, AVCS big port heads, v7 spec c cams, nitrided crank, 8,000 rpm red line and close ratio gearbox. Standard ECU allows for switchable maps and DCCD has the added benefits of Sti 'quick steering' rack and plated rear diff.

[Terminator X]

I used to own a Spec C (JDM only) which ticked all your boxes. Hard to find now though afaik.

TX.

[MDMA .]

Think a lad in Manchester got a nice white one for sale

Edit - just checked, sold Christmas week.

Edited by MDMA . on Wednesday 4th January 18:02

[rossub]

Take a look at Hurst Cars Bedford - good choice of JDM stuff at the top end of your budget.

[Ahbefive]

For me it would be a classic, no question. They are all great but a v6 sti Type-R ,P1 or RB5 would be my pick.

I think a P1 is a fair bit more money than that now though.

If it had to be a newage it would be a 2005/6 STi widetrack.

Edited by Ahbefive on Saturday 14th January 20:35

[AWG]

If it were my money...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/s...

I decided on a UK Spec 7 years ago but knew nothing about the Spec C's. Don't get me wrong I am still chuffed with my car but if I was buying another it would be one of these.

Edited by AWG on Friday 20th January 18:02

[rossub]

Yup. If the exchange rates weren't so dire at the moment, I'd be looking at a Hawkeye Spec C for my next car

[macky17]

The best impreza for 8-11k? A forester!