Subaru R2 Japanese Kei Car

[Kei Man]

Hi I've just joined and am posting some details of my car.
It is a Subaru R2. There are only 2 that I know of in the UK, I own 1 and Lichfields own the other.
Not to every ones taste but this is also my daily Driver.
660cc FWD with CVT gearbox
Very economical but a pain if I want parts.




I am also a member of Surrey Scoobies,

I also have another Subaru Kei that I shall be advertising for sale after the weekend.

Thanks for looking , Mike

[Disco You]

It's interesting...

Is it just basically a supermini with an autobox and a subaru badge then? I assume that it's turbocharged?

[doodles19]

kei cars are so cool

needs a turbo though!

[Kei Man]

Disco You said:

It's interesting...

Is it just basically a supermini with an autobox and a subaru badge then? I assume that it's turbocharged?

Micro mini- No mine is not turbo charged, single point fuel injection. Practical for two people and the grandaughter when she comes to visit.

[gj88]

I clicked on this expecting to see a mental Impreza drift beast

I do like the dash. What's the power/torque in this?

Edited by gj88 on Friday 23 July 20:10

[Kei Man]

gj88 said:

I clicked on this expecting to see a mental Impreza drift beast

I do like the dash. What's the spec on this?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_R2
660cc Auto CVT box SOHC single point Injection,approx 45bhp.
5 door, Aircon, Electric mirrors including foldback,Electric windows all round, factory tinted rear windows.
Slow but very comfortable - and different.
Max speed approx 85mph, 57mpg, 30L fuel tank, £35 road tax,
Stereo has been changed to a UK spec head unit, Still got the Jap unit in the picture kept in the shed..
Tyres 155x65x14(Falken)
Only modifications have been fitting a sun strip and reversing sensors.
This car is for every day use and being kept std.
However am looking at buying a different Kei Car for a project- one of the Turbo Pocket rockets.
Just need to sell my Sambar Van first.

[dufusmuppet]

i could of sworn i typed in pistonheads

[rb5230]

wow, that really is crap.

[dufusmuppet]

rb5230 said:

wow, that really is crap.

and you being a subaru owner as well

Edited by dufusmuppet on Saturday 24th July 09:25

[JFReturns]

rb5230 said:

wow, that really is crap.

[Or888t]

JFReturns said:

rb5230 said:

wow, that really is crap.

i laughed at that to hehe

[dtmpower]

OP: What age is it ? I wondered about SVA and how easy it is to import 'unique' cars from Japan.

I always fancied a Toyota Will



but have been put off by difficulty registering a rarely imported car.

[Kei Man]

Year of Manufacture 2007 - Imported new and got a 57 plate.
I bought it here in the UK

[dtmpower]

Kei Man said:

Year of Manufacture 2007 - Imported new and got a 57 plate.
I bought it here in the UK

Did it require a model report or SVA ?

[Kei Man]

Hi Steve, SVA Cert issued 1/03/2008.Car Manufactured 10/2007, CO2 listed as 117g/km
Numberplate has SVA Ltd with a Southampton phone Number,before the BS mark.Std Jap import size plates.
Log book has emissions listed. SVA were the first registered owners.

[anonymous-user]

Was you at the Prodrive anniversary event? I swear I met you there...

[MGZRod]

dibbers006 said:

That Impreza behind looks like it is going to rape yours

One Impreza to another "Look, a girl Subaru, IM HAVING IT"

It's a funky thing, would make me smile if I saw it on the road for some reason!

[Kei Man]

Shaid GTB said:

Was you at the Prodrive anniversary event? I swear I met you there...

Yes I was.

Shows where we were parked- went up with Surrey Scoobies.

[anonymous-user]

Yep, i saw you... IIRC its a two cylinder isnt it?

Anyway cool car....

[Kei Man]

No Mine is 4 cylinder. The first R-2 was a 2 cylinder about 360cc if I recollect.