Hawkeye STI

[Fury RS]

Hello Peeps, i'm on the lookout for a new w/end toy. Have been looking at various different marques over the last several months but cannot decide on what to get.
I have owned 3 EVO's in the past, a IV, VI and a VII so here's my immediate dilemma, one of my best mate's had just surprisingly given me first dibs on his totally mint Obsidian Black 07' plate STI with a genuine 14k on the clock, nice quality exhaust and a little remap circa 340bhp and some very nice subtle touches, the car is like bloody brand new.
I have heard the different opinions about the 2.5 being a weaker engine than the 2.0 etc. but if I bought this car I wouldn't be looking for any massive power upgrade or the like.
I have always liked Scoobies but been an EVO man at heart, just interested what you experienced folk think...

[Lefty]

The rods/pistonheads do have something of a cadbury's reputation.

Awesome engine though.

[Art0ir]

I have no first hand experience but from speaking to owners it seems some can go at super low miles and some will never go. It does appear to be a 'when' not 'if' thing though in the main, especially with tuning.

Forged seems to be the way to go.

[u05je7]

My engine is currently being rebuilt after the oil pickup pipe fractured. Not impressed with it really.

[Ved]

Great cars until the pistons go end of life. I had one up to 50k with no issues but I wouldn't have another 2.5. I'm now in a 2.0 STI and I prefer it. Find a rebuilt forged one and it'll be the perfect Impreza.

[Lefty]

Forging them isn't that expensive...and it opens the door for a lot of care-free modifying!

The 2.5 has excellent off-boost response and a very low boost threshold, it's an awesome motor.

[paulmoonraker]

2005 STi has the 2.0ltr engine but benefits from the wider track and DCCD... It's a stronger engine and revs harder and faster... For a weekend toy it's more fun, however, I do see the appeal of the 2.5 for daily duties...

[Fury RS]

Thanks for the replies folks...

[ScoobieWRX]

^^^^^^^^^^What he said^^^^^^^^^

If you like the 2.5 get a WRX and a wagon at that makes a lot of sense as a daily driver, minor mods and a remap will make it good fun.

2.0 Sti for more serious fun with similar mods and remap.

Just depends on what floats your boat

[T5NYW]

To put it into perspective taking reliability, supply and demand etc. price speaks volumes

A UK 2.5ltr hawk Sti you could get as low as £7/8k
A JDM 2.0ltr Hawk Sti you could pay up to £16k

IMHO

Tony