Impreza P1 or RB5

[funkyelise]

Hi all,

New to this section as I currently run an Elise, but looking to change and get something with a few more seats and practicality but retaining performance! Always fancied an Impreza and as I prefer the shape, have been considering P1 or RB5. Can anyone tell me please what they're like in terms of reliability, annual servicing costs etc, recommended mods (if any on these 2 models as they seem pretty decent out of the box!) and just basically what they're like to own. It would be my daily car.

Many thanks in advance folks

[funkyelise]

Many thanks for the replies. Wasn't aware of engine rebuild issues with the P1 though! Is it just the P1 that is suffering the failures or is it the Subaru engine as a whole? What are the failures a result of, at what sort of mileage do they occur and how much are they costing to put right? Is it something Subaru is warranting?

Sorry for all the questions, but it just wasn't something I was aware of.

Also, does anyone know of a buying guide for the Impreza or Evo?

thanks again in advance