Importing a 2006 Impreza Hawk STI

[david1972]

Well, after much deliberation I have pulled the trigger to import one of these beauties from Japan yesterday via Ryan at Club Japan Imports. I’ll post some pictures up over the next few days and am already counting down to arrival in late July or early August.

It’s an 06 in grey with 73k on the clock, grade 3.5.

My JDM Impreza WRX Auto will be going up for sale on Sunday.

[david1972]

Get the basics done first (underseal, fluid changes, cambelt if needed), then planning to accent it in red with various bits and pieces, including getting the wheels powder coated.

A map will be on the cards next year hopefully; would be happy with figures like yours.

PFA

[david1972]

Ship has left Japan now

[david1972]

3 weeks away yet 😞

[david1972]

Alcantara and leather; standard on the a-line but an upgrade on a normal sti seat.

Drivers seat replaced with a recaro of similar colouring

[david1972]

Thanks for the advice

[david1972]

Ship docked late last night and car was cleared by customs by lunchtime today - pick up scheduled for Friday morning

[david1972]

Haha yes thanks, my trusted garage have it now for a few days to do some bits and pieces then MOT it. Had a nice 25 mile drive there though

Engine is super sweet with no vibration at all; it purrs lol. And boy does it pull well when you open it up.

[david1972]

Yep insured on vin all legit

[david1972]

Well for prep for it, yes

[david1972]

No problems at all - just let the car idle up to temp before driving away and it started first time at Whitemare Pool after filling up.

I have it back now, sat on my drive waiting for the DVLA to register it. MOT passed yesterday.