GB270 - opinions?

[benedwards64]

With my annual work mileage coming down (and my boredom with diesels increasing) I'm looking to chop in my e39 diesel and return to Subaru. I previously had a stock 2002 WRX wagon which I absolutely loved, and am looking for another wagon. This will be my daily drive so will need to cover about 15k a year, including the occasional long (3-4 hour) journey once a month or so, and will also probably be used as a tow-car for my Westfield (combined weight of car + braked trailer will be about 900kg). I have no intention or interest in modifying, I'd rather get something that does what I want out of the box, and I want something that I can keep and look after (and will look after me) for the next three years.

I've decided on the later 2.5 litre engine for everyday drivability (I prefer low-down torque in a daily) and have a budget of up to £10k. The standard UK WRXs seem plentiful in this price range, but I'd like something with a Prodrive pack for a bit of extra power, and it looks like the GB270 has the full package - PPP, slightly lower suspension, slightly more aggressive looks etc, without being too OTT. In short, I don't think I'd get the modifying itch as it seems to have everything I want as standard.

Does anyone here have experience of the GB270? Is it worth the extra over a standard WRX wagon? Any input appreciated

[benedwards64]

Yep - thanks. It seems to me that most issues with the 2.5 stem from modifications and increased power. I'm hoping that keeping a standard car should protect me from this.

Edited by benedwards64 on Friday 19th September 13:42

[benedwards64]

DKL said:

I've posted on here before about gb270s. I'd dearly love one but they command too high a premium over a stock WRX to justify. Prices are dropping and saloons are cheaper (500 against 100 made) but I've seen a couple of what look like decent stock 2.5 on scoobynet stick at 5k money so they aren't really selling full stop it seems.
I imagine if someone offered me a good deal against our 2.5 wrx I'd be tempted but ours is a great car and its hard to justify double the money.

Interesting, thanks. I think you're right about the premium - depends on whether it would hold its higher value I suppose.

I'm planning on looking at both a 'standard' WRX wagon (with the Prodrive pack) and a GB270 at the weekend. Prices aren't far apart but the GB270 has almost twice the mileage. Just to gauge the difference between the two really.

[benedwards64]

Estate - this will be the only semi-practical car in our fleet of three so the extra space is a must. Will see what the weekend brings

[benedwards64]

Thanks for the input guys, after all that I have now put down a deposit on a standard hawkeye WRX wagon with PPP. Picking it up in a couple of weeks, can't wait!