After an Impreza.

[Noblebenn]

I have a 34 mile commute 5 times a fortnight now to work, half of which is country roads.

I've always wanted to scratch the Impreza Itch so am going to purchase one to make the to and from journey as fun as possible.

So any advice as to which one will be the most fun to own. The car will be looked after so maintenance is not an issue nor is fuel consumption, FUN is the main ingredient.

I don't mind an older car thats costs £1000 but want a top budget or say £6/7k. If it is worth getting one that has investment potential and worth keeping long term then thats fine but not important.

Is there much difference between standard WRX and an STI, Type UK, one with PPP etc etc.

Any opinions welcome.

[Noblebenn]

Are the JDM cars just another special edition, import only car and on what year cars are they available?
How does the hawkeye engine differ to the blobeye engine and where are the weak points?

Thanks

[Noblebenn]

I was thinking about the DCCD and to be honest I can't see me using it that much on a road and I have another car if I wanted to track.

Something basic and fun, easy to maintain, goes well and good grip levels would be fine.

So it seems like I should stick to the 2 litre engine and if it is a simple WRX, not STI, then an exhaust and remap should help it along its way.

Will have a look at JDM models, just a little less common.

Love the look of the Blobeye WRX STI Type UK with PPP. Okay a bit over budget but are these sought after cars with strong engines and likely to hold their value?

[Noblebenn]

Thanks for the replies.

Hopefully this won't open up a can of worms, I am looking for an Impreza, but just wondering if anyone had first hand experience of the comparison with a Mitsubishi Evo 6 GSR to a similar aged WRX STi?

[Noblebenn]

1999 WRX TYPE RA Limited.

So many variants its getting a little confusing. Are these any good?

Imported only?
Are they STI or JDM edition?

Worth £5-7k?