RE: Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA | The Brave Pill
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EDLT said:
Buying a pre-modified Subaru is pretty brave.
Only if you run it on cheap fuel. Unfortunately many people did just that, then wondered why their engines grenaded.A bone stock old Impreza fuelled on 99 and warmed up properly is a very reliable proposition.
Of course, a good remap will add a further element of safety as well as performance and economy.
nuttywobbler said:
This is not an RA - it’s ‘just’ a regular a WRX.
So quite severe mis-advertising by the seller!
Also pretty poor reporting by Pistonheads to be honest.
The one you really want is the WRX Type RA STi version. But you won’t buy one of those for £13k any more.
They made WRX versions of the RA, so it could be an RA.So quite severe mis-advertising by the seller!
Also pretty poor reporting by Pistonheads to be honest.
The one you really want is the WRX Type RA STi version. But you won’t buy one of those for £13k any more.
The chassis plate info is required to make any comment on what it is.
I had a W reg WRX in this colour with all the prodrive mods. Brakes, wheels, engine, short shifter. It was a car for its time. Quickish with 240bhp, great traction, great handling, but for me they've had their day. Probably better value at £10995. And as always with grey imports...Caveat Emptor.
Firebobby said:
I had a W reg WRX in this colour with all the prodrive mods. Brakes, wheels, engine, short shifter. It was a car for its time. Quickish with 240bhp, great traction, great handling, but for me they've had their day. Probably better value at £10995. And as always with grey imports...Caveat Emptor.
Why single out Imports? JDM cars are generally much better spec than a UK car and there is a thriving owner group who know the cars inside out and can spot dodgy dealers and cars. You'll likely get more info on a JDM than a UK car these days.WRX go for less money than the STi versions, but your in fantasy land with your pricing for JDM's now.
plenty said:
Only if you run it on cheap fuel. Unfortunately many people did just that, then wondered why their engines grenaded.
A bone stock old Impreza fuelled on 99 and warmed up properly is a very reliable proposition.
Of course, a good remap will add a further element of safety as well as performance and economy.
My 29 year old WRX is still on its original engine at 101k miles. Even the head gaskets haven’t needed attention - possibly due to the closed deck block.A bone stock old Impreza fuelled on 99 and warmed up properly is a very reliable proposition.
Of course, a good remap will add a further element of safety as well as performance and economy.
As you say, good fuel and a good map, plus regular oil changes is the key. I’m still on an Apexi ECU I had mapped by Andy Forrest in 2006.
Koolkat969 said:
100,000 is not high for Japanese cars, contrary to the article. In fact, they're known to thrive well with very high mileages - Lexus, Honda, Toyota, etc.
I believe however that Subaru and Mitsubishi do indeed require more regular servicing and maintenance and do require engine rebuilds every so often.
I do like this one though but no sure how it would hold up as a daily with the more frequent service needs.
I think it wasn’t a point about Japanese-manufacturer cars.I believe however that Subaru and Mitsubishi do indeed require more regular servicing and maintenance and do require engine rebuilds every so often.
I do like this one though but no sure how it would hold up as a daily with the more frequent service needs.
It was about cars bought by Japanese people, like this one as (I believe) an import to the UK.
Japanese people don’t keep their cars and do high mileage in them, they sell them on relatively quickly.
jsf said:
Why single out Imports? JDM cars are generally much better spec than a UK car and there is a thriving owner group who know the cars inside out and can spot dodgy dealers and cars. You'll likely get more info on a JDM than a UK car these days.
WRX go for less money than the STi versions, but your in fantasy land with your pricing for JDM's now.
Not singling out JDM's in particular. I had an Evo V which was obviously an import! Just make sure all the correct paper work is completed, and it's fully UK legal.WRX go for less money than the STi versions, but your in fantasy land with your pricing for JDM's now.
Muzzer79 said:
I think it wasn’t a point about Japanese-manufacturer cars.
It was about cars bought by Japanese people, like this one as (I believe) an import to the UK.
Japanese people don’t keep their cars and do high mileage in them, they sell them on relatively quickly.
They clearly don't based on the number of these cars still entering the Japanese auction houses today.It was about cars bought by Japanese people, like this one as (I believe) an import to the UK.
Japanese people don’t keep their cars and do high mileage in them, they sell them on relatively quickly.
This was mine, only impreza I've owned, bought soley to sell, lost a fortune on it because of an overheating issue. Lost my bottle and took a loss but it turned out to be a split pipe right at the back of the engine, d'oh. From memory it was bought, and sold, for about 1500 quid from and to the trade. Another of my 'should have kept it' cars!!
jsf said:
nuttywobbler said:
This is not an RA - it’s ‘just’ a regular a WRX.
So quite severe mis-advertising by the seller!
Also pretty poor reporting by Pistonheads to be honest.
The one you really want is the WRX Type RA STi version. But you won’t buy one of those for £13k any more.
They made WRX versions of the RA, so it could be an RA.So quite severe mis-advertising by the seller!
Also pretty poor reporting by Pistonheads to be honest.
The one you really want is the WRX Type RA STi version. But you won’t buy one of those for £13k any more.
The chassis plate info is required to make any comment on what it is.
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