RE: Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA | The Brave Pill
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biggbn said:
The original RA also...car in ad says its '99 model, I had thought the original ra was '94, white, close ratio box, roof scoop and lighter panels? I get really confused with the Japanese stuff though!!
November 1992 was when the first WRX Type RA was manufactured. 1193 were built, 936 in vivienne red, 230 in feather white. No roof scoop was fitted.jsf said:
biggbn said:
The original RA also...car in ad says its '99 model, I had thought the original ra was '94, white, close ratio box, roof scoop and lighter panels? I get really confused with the Japanese stuff though!!
November 1992 was when the first WRX Type RA was manufactured. 1193 were built, 936 in vivienne red, 230 in feather white. No roof scoop was fitted.
plenty said:
Water Fairy said:
mattarazi said:
Raw Like Sushi released in 1989, not a nineties reference. Pedantic, but if that's wrong, it's an indication of the quality (or lack of) in the rest of the article.
Someone needs to get over themselvesThe MY99 Limiteds came in Sonic Blue 74F only. This car is Dark Blue 53C. So it's either it's been a resprayed a different colour which defeats the point of having a limited special edition, or it's not as advertised.
You would have to go into the original spec and options sheet for this model at the time for Jap spec vehicles.
Edited by Draxindustries1 on Sunday 26th June 21:05
This car has been very briefly discussed on the type-Ra.com forums. It’s impossible to check the exact model without the vin plate, but they reckon it’s a WRX Type RA Limited that’s been resprayed in the wrong blue (blue mica instead of the well known WR blue), side skirts added, and wrong wheels. It’s a good price if it’s solid.
Draxindustries1 said:
plenty said:
The MY99 Limiteds came in Sonic Blue 74F only. This car is Dark Blue 53C. So it's either it's been a resprayed a different colour which defeats the point of having a limited special edition, or it's not as advertised.
How could you possibly know that . This is a Jap import, different specs / colours available for different parts of the world.You would have to go into the original spec and options sheet for this model at the time for Jap spec vehicles.
Furthermore, I've owned a MY99 WRX RA Limited myself and have researched it thoroughly.
Prohibiting said:
This car has been very briefly discussed on the type-Ra.com forums. It’s impossible to check the exact model without the vin plate, but they reckon it’s a WRX Type RA Limited that’s been resprayed in the wrong blue (blue mica instead of the well known WR blue), side skirts added, and wrong wheels. It’s a good price if it’s solid.
That has potential, as it explains the wrongly fitted parts.Strange thing to do though. Paint it that colour.
plenty said:
Draxindustries1 said:
plenty said:
The MY99 Limiteds came in Sonic Blue 74F only. This car is Dark Blue 53C. So it's either it's been a resprayed a different colour which defeats the point of having a limited special edition, or it's not as advertised.
How could you possibly know that . This is a Jap import, different specs / colours available for different parts of the world.You would have to go into the original spec and options sheet for this model at the time for Jap spec vehicles.
Furthermore, I've owned a MY99 WRX RA Limited myself and have researched it thoroughly.
Draxindustries1 said:
How could you possibly know that . This is a Jap import, different specs / colours available for different parts of the world.
You would have to go into the original spec and options sheet for this model at the time for Jap spec vehicles.
When you know, you know. The Subaru scene in the UK used to be huge and there are lots of people with shed-loads of knowledge that still participate in what remains of that scene You would have to go into the original spec and options sheet for this model at the time for Jap spec vehicles.
Edited by Draxindustries1 on Sunday 26th June 21:05
As long as you are prepared to look after a GC8 and don't go for ridiculous BHP without significant engine internal upgrades (same for any engine) they are very reliable. Mine is a '95 V2STi with a new turbo and around 360 BHP on original 'box and engine. The drive is incredible, shows what can be done with good setup and light weight, steering is sublime and it always put's a smile on my face.
I love the 22B, the new P25 and all the limited editions but you can get a car as good or better for a lot less so unless it is an investment I don't see the point in shelling 6 figures. I have about 20K in mine i guess (respray, coilovers, exhaust, turbo and mapping) including buying it.
Great to see they are being noticed for the great cars they are once again.
I love the 22B, the new P25 and all the limited editions but you can get a car as good or better for a lot less so unless it is an investment I don't see the point in shelling 6 figures. I have about 20K in mine i guess (respray, coilovers, exhaust, turbo and mapping) including buying it.
Great to see they are being noticed for the great cars they are once again.
Personally I’m loving all of the media attention that Subaru have been getting (and the attention on PH too).
For far too long the Impreza classics were considered as chav cars, but the reality is, a chav wouldn’t know what a classic Subaru (or even newer models) was even if it slapped them in the face. They’d rather PCP the latest S3/MSport/AMG.
Also, Impreza’s have now reached the price point of where they’re owned by petrolheads and are looked after. They’re also incredible reliable too even when sensibly modified (minus the 2.5 engine in the later models), cheap to maintenance and easy to fix, etc.
This is probably the opposite of a Brave Pill but whatever…
For far too long the Impreza classics were considered as chav cars, but the reality is, a chav wouldn’t know what a classic Subaru (or even newer models) was even if it slapped them in the face. They’d rather PCP the latest S3/MSport/AMG.
Also, Impreza’s have now reached the price point of where they’re owned by petrolheads and are looked after. They’re also incredible reliable too even when sensibly modified (minus the 2.5 engine in the later models), cheap to maintenance and easy to fix, etc.
This is probably the opposite of a Brave Pill but whatever…
Edited by Prohibiting on Monday 27th June 11:43
MDMA . said:
I might be wrong, but I don’t think that’s a ‘99 RA, just the standard WRX. I’m sure the ‘99 RA wasn’t available in that colour, nor did it come with side skirts.
Looks rough in the photos too. Not for me. Much prefer the earlier 95/96 RA STI Version.
Yep i know someone has commented already to say that without the docs and matching the chassis number you can't be sure what version it is - but it does not LOOK like a Type RA. Looks rough in the photos too. Not for me. Much prefer the earlier 95/96 RA STI Version.
It looks more like a JDM MY98 STI Ver IV.
It has the limited edition plate of xxx/1000 but those can be bought as part of interiors - my UK MY99 Turbo had one when i need a new centre console from cracking and the used one i bought from Japan came with a limited plate too.
The seats aren't right too. They match a Type RA, but a limited 555.
The windows are electric and the aircon is in place as well as the dash is double din - could have been cut, but, the TYPE RA had a different centre and vent layout.
It could be a case of botched paperwork at the auction, but you'd have to be careful buying it as one particular car. An MY 96/97 v555 limted is a circa 25k car.
A Genuine MY98/99 Type RA is about £27-30K
The boot sticker is also correct for a WRX STi Ver. III V-Limited - but its missing the xxx/1000 matching bit on the boot - though they do come off over time. The vehicle colour is correct though for that model. Again no roof scoop etc. So can't be 100%
TBF the price is good regardless of the model even if it is a mish mash. Many JDM Limited versions being £20-25k plus cars.
Reliable too - service every 3k-6k depending on your type of use. Make sure you use the right weight oil. Make sure you use good fuel and i'd remap it to remove the JDM limited in place and so its used to UK fuel and you should be good for many km's/miles to come.
plenty said:
biggbn said:
Mine had the hatch, I thought they all did? Or was that year specific?
The STi RA came with the roof scoop. The non-STi WRX RA models didn't.
A fresh Japan import (grade 4B) Version 5/6 Type RA STI Limited is £30k minimum landed on UK shores.
I expect prices to be at £40k minimum within 12 months given the insane prices for some. Late Type RA STI prices are already at that and given all this extra hype, let the rise continue!
I expect prices to be at £40k minimum within 12 months given the insane prices for some. Late Type RA STI prices are already at that and given all this extra hype, let the rise continue!
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