£10k Budget, Which Impreza?

[Hackney]

As the title suggests, I'm thinking of scratching that Impreza itch but given the multitude of models could use some help on a starting point.

Or should I get an Evo instead?

[TXWRX]

well a quick look and this looks quite good : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2006-Subaru-Impreza-2-5-WRX-...

There are a few uk stis on that search at a grand more, also a P1 but looks like a private sale and P1's can be troublesome

As far as EVO's go i'm not so sure, there's a couple of tommi maks around that price but with high miles, most things look modded which can be ok but is more of a risk and some of the ones on ebay are from the various bradford dealers which i wouldn't touch

[Hackney]

I saw that one through a search on the Subaru website.
Looks good - I'm not up on my Type UK, Type D, WRX and STI names yet. More research needed I think

[markCSC]

Hackney said:

I saw that one through a search on the Subaru website.
Looks good - I'm not up on my Type UK, Type D, WRX and STI names yet. More research needed I think

This link might help.

http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/SidcFaq/Mod...

But in short
WRX = base turbo model
STI = faster turbo model
Type UK = an STI that has offically been adapted to the UK market
Type D = An STI without the huge spolier and gold wheels.

[paulmoonraker]

You could probably get a reasonable mileage MY04 STi for that (it would probably need to be a private sale). Or get a newer 2.5 Hawkeye WRX (possibly with the Prodrive Performance Pack). It really depends what you are going to use the car for. IMO an STi is not a sensible daily driver, at least for higher mileage use.

[300bhp/ton]

Hackney said:

As the title suggests, I'm thinking of scratching that Impreza itch but given the multitude of models could use some help on a starting point.

Or should I get an Evo instead?

£3.5-5.5k on a classic WRX STI Type R would be my pick, pref a V or VI but a III, IV or V would be worth considering too.

[madcyril]

300bhp/ton said:

Hackney said:

As the title suggests, I'm thinking of scratching that Impreza itch but given the multitude of models could use some help on a starting point.

Or should I get an Evo instead?

£3.5-5.5k on a classic WRX STI Type R would be my pick, pref a V or VI but a III, IV or V would be worth considering too.

get a evo 8

[300bhp/ton]

madcyril said:

300bhp/ton said:

Hackney said:

As the title suggests, I'm thinking of scratching that Impreza itch but given the multitude of models could use some help on a starting point.

Or should I get an Evo instead?

£3.5-5.5k on a classic WRX STI Type R would be my pick, pref a V or VI but a III, IV or V would be worth considering too.

get a evo 8

Impreza looks and sounds better though.

[rb5230]

a WR1 is about £11k, the classics are best though. I do love an evo 6 Makinen too.

[paulmoonraker]

Not sure an Impreza necessarily looks better than an Evo... Neither are the pinnacle of beauty

Really, the OP needs to say what they plan on using the car for etc to really provide any constructive feedback... An eight thousand BHP modified classic will be a hoot on a track, but not the best thing to get to work in...

Edited by paulmoonraker on Tuesday 7th December 19:51

[scoobyPPP]

I have an 05 plate sti may sell pm me if you are interested

[Bungleaio]

paulmoonraker said:

You could probably get a reasonable mileage MY04 STi for that (it would probably need to be a private sale). Or get a newer 2.5 Hawkeye WRX (possibly with the Prodrive Performance Pack). It really depends what you are going to use the car for. IMO an STi is not a sensible daily driver, at least for higher mileage use.

Are the Hawkeye WRX's really still worth that much? I thought they would be around the £5k mark now. If they are I'll be pleasently suprised but I still won't be selling mine, I love it!

[paulmoonraker]

Bungleaio said:

paulmoonraker said:

You could probably get a reasonable mileage MY04 STi for that (it would probably need to be a private sale). Or get a newer 2.5 Hawkeye WRX (possibly with the Prodrive Performance Pack). It really depends what you are going to use the car for. IMO an STi is not a sensible daily driver, at least for higher mileage use.

Are the Hawkeye WRX's really still worth that much? I thought they would be around the £5k mark now. If they are I'll be pleasently suprised but I still won't be selling mine, I love it!

Actually, its easy to get a cheaper WRX, especially the Hawkeye as they made so many. It’s the STi’s that are carrying a higher second hand cost. Mileage makes a difference too – personally, I don’t like buying high mileage cars. My old MY05 WRX PPP @44K is up for 7K, and I recently paid 12’ish for my MY05 STi @31K.