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Hi all,
Looking to go on a small subaru spree when get back into the country late August to replace our 2 cars we sold before leaving.
Thoughts on choices and advice best dealers, importers etc appreciated. We're in devon so anything local all the better.
Car 1-forester xte 2.5l, 2008ish, to replace prev forester 2.0xt which we loved.
https://www.performancecarsdirect-carsales.co.uk/u...
Question does this look reasonable price and anything to be REALLY wary of with theis spec?
Car 2 - Imprezza STI hatch, possibly C spec import?
I LOVE the look of this car and like many grew.up watching mcrae win championships so the allure of an imprezza ( okay not the proper one!) Is large..
is the import C spec worth the extra cost/hassle? Anything to be wary of, and best importers? I have torque gt round the corner from me ( 5 min drive!) So below looks fairly good...? Price wise I have no clue on these, vs UK spec? Is insurance on c spec just a nightmare or not much higher than uk? Never owned an import before, am 35.
https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/yellow-spec-c-hatch-13...
Am in the US at the moment with in an out reception so please forgive any delayed replys!
Many thanks.
Looking to go on a small subaru spree when get back into the country late August to replace our 2 cars we sold before leaving.
Thoughts on choices and advice best dealers, importers etc appreciated. We're in devon so anything local all the better.
Car 1-forester xte 2.5l, 2008ish, to replace prev forester 2.0xt which we loved.
https://www.performancecarsdirect-carsales.co.uk/u...
Question does this look reasonable price and anything to be REALLY wary of with theis spec?
Car 2 - Imprezza STI hatch, possibly C spec import?
I LOVE the look of this car and like many grew.up watching mcrae win championships so the allure of an imprezza ( okay not the proper one!) Is large..
is the import C spec worth the extra cost/hassle? Anything to be wary of, and best importers? I have torque gt round the corner from me ( 5 min drive!) So below looks fairly good...? Price wise I have no clue on these, vs UK spec? Is insurance on c spec just a nightmare or not much higher than uk? Never owned an import before, am 35.
https://www.torque-gt.co.uk/yellow-spec-c-hatch-13...
Am in the US at the moment with in an out reception so please forgive any delayed replys!
Many thanks.
It depends what you want from the car, but the *Spec C (calling it a C spec makes my teeth itch 
) is a bit more stripped back than a regular STI. Less sound deadening, smaller fuel tank so less range, that sort of thing. It's supposed to be more hardcore and track focused. It's the "lightweight" version of the car.
The plus with import models is the bulletproof 2.0 engine. UK cars have the dreaded 2.5. I managed around 100k on mine before it blew the headgaskets, which isn't too bad admittedly.
Not sure about insurance, the only import I've insured recently is my V1 WRX which is worth about two grand!
) is a bit more stripped back than a regular STI. Less sound deadening, smaller fuel tank so less range, that sort of thing. It's supposed to be more hardcore and track focused. It's the "lightweight" version of the car. The plus with import models is the bulletproof 2.0 engine. UK cars have the dreaded 2.5. I managed around 100k on mine before it blew the headgaskets, which isn't too bad admittedly.
Not sure about insurance, the only import I've insured recently is my V1 WRX which is worth about two grand!
Ahhh okay, thanks.
Being honest, obviously I dont need the spec C, it'll be a run around car and odd trip from devon to london maybe. Perhaps in some spare time i may look at track day lessons and take it there but not a cert.
So are there sti hatches that are not the spec C then, so you get the good import engine but not overkill car?
Alternatively how can you cure the curse of the uk engine? Given they're 7/8k cheaper!? But I dont fancy a blown engine at 100k!
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Thanks
Being honest, obviously I dont need the spec C, it'll be a run around car and odd trip from devon to london maybe. Perhaps in some spare time i may look at track day lessons and take it there but not a cert.
So are there sti hatches that are not the spec C then, so you get the good import engine but not overkill car?
Alternatively how can you cure the curse of the uk engine? Given they're 7/8k cheaper!? But I dont fancy a blown engine at 100k!
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Thanks
Ha, that not the hatch I linked to! Whoops
I guess this what is an alternative.
Jdm import but not spec c...
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
I guess this what is an alternative.
Jdm import but not spec c...
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
Edited by noodle rising on Sunday 7th July 08:39
I own a bright yellow Spec C Hatch, they are not that hardcore compared to earlier versions, but are a big step up performance & handling wise compared to UK spec cars, no creature comforts like cruise control etc, & are a bit tiring at motorway speeds due to there lower gearing, but the are not aimed at cruising on motorways.
There are two trim levels, one std STI seats & one with half leather Recaro's both have aircon, not climate control, electric folding mirrors, smaller than non spec c's, & plated limited slip diff's.
There are two trim levels, one std STI seats & one with half leather Recaro's both have aircon, not climate control, electric folding mirrors, smaller than non spec c's, & plated limited slip diff's.
Thanks,
I'm leaning towards a non spec c at the moment as dont need the performance, talking with gr torque for what other jdm hatches there are. Mainly jdm to avoid engine worries!
Anyone heard anything about the 5th/6th of the jdm not ideally as high revs at normal speeds like 80? Can they be revamped to give better motorway cruising?
Anyone got any thoughts comments on the forester?
Thanks.
I'm leaning towards a non spec c at the moment as dont need the performance, talking with gr torque for what other jdm hatches there are. Mainly jdm to avoid engine worries!
Anyone heard anything about the 5th/6th of the jdm not ideally as high revs at normal speeds like 80? Can they be revamped to give better motorway cruising?
Anyone got any thoughts comments on the forester?
Thanks.
As a complete change of tact, anyone have any thoughts of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce.
Granted every different car but I've also wanted an Alfa for a long time so this or the sti hatch are top of list over all the other hot hatch types out there.
I assume the sti is probably a fair bit faster and better handling with its 4wd vs alfa rwd?
Granted every different car but I've also wanted an Alfa for a long time so this or the sti hatch are top of list over all the other hot hatch types out there.
I assume the sti is probably a fair bit faster and better handling with its 4wd vs alfa rwd?
the older jdm sti had the close ratio box , it’s around 3000 rpm plus at 70 in 6th gear , cheaper and better to buy a car that is not like that rather than modify as it’s a more expensive route , there are some 2 litre jdm sti that would be worth considering , my money is on a forester sti the 2.5 , yes a risk of engine issues but better mpg up to 35mpg , as you have longer gears plus lots of load carrying plus quick , future proofing get the engine forged before/incase it does decide to fail , as a rebuild before an engine fails is much cheaper as no machine needed , my last fsti got to around 190 k miles
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