Frankie5bellies Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 Hi Y'all Currently run a suzi 4x4 in winter, and porsche 944 turbo during summer. As I am retired on limited funds feel that running three cars (also a Honda Hybrid) is more than a little extravagant. It suddenly came to me that the Impreza marque is both turbo and 4x4 and could possibly give me the same things I hunger for in my two fun cars........fields of fun and turbo b o o s t ! What do you lot think - am I being realistic? and if so, which of the classic wrx sti impreza's would be best? I have been looking and possibly would not want to go beyond 2005 - both for price (max £8K) and running costs....that road tax hike for 2006 onwards is crippling.... so this includes mark 1 and mark 2 versions I guess -- What would you do knowing the Impreza as you do
quit Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Get a blobeye wrx wagon ! Can be had for sub 4k plus practical
Gambit Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 You can get the very early 2006 on the cheap tax bracket. I like the 2.5 engine as well. So that would be my choice if you can find one that falls before the tax hike :(
Jay762 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Wotcha and welcome - yup earlier WRX blobeye would be ideal for you
Frankie5bellies Posted January 6, 2015 Author Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks for your info and replies == much appreciated. All I have to do now is find that elusive but special car that is just for me ----- If you know of one - pre 2006 (for tax) and less than usual miles and good service history with every conceivable extra etc... do let me know ...... Thanks agin 1
Steveuk260.Esq Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Have you thought about forester with a turbo ? 1
Gambit Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Or Legacies but either way keep us up to date and pictures are mandatory on purchase ;)
Frankie5bellies Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 OK _ will do gambit. ;) Been out on test drive with Adams Garage in a 2005 WRX STi PPP UK 300 bhp. Why have I not experienced a Subaru before!!! It was like a shaft of golden light of intuitive and fabulous driving the like of which I have not had before. No engine rev wavering. Flat around corners - like tram lines! and the boost -- very tasty...... and the ride despite being sports was very forgiving..... I think all my previous experiences have gone for nothing after that drive. What a car and a saloon too! So I am sold on the Subaru marque and the S T i Prodrive in particular. :D I am not able to purchase yet until I sell the Porsche -- (if you know anyone in the market for a 944 Guards red turbo do let me know) Any comments on the garage price of £10995 for a 2005, 51k motor in extremely good nick???
quit Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 is it a widetrack model ? i would say its about 4k over priced you can pick up a hawk sti for under 10k
quit Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 11k gets you a jdm! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2005-05-Subaru-Impreza-V8-Jdm-Sti-Twin-Scroll-Turbo-300BHP-/281482604259?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4189abaee3 far superior
Frankie5bellies Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 Matt - I guess from its specs it could be a wide track = thanks for the hu on JDM version -- why is this better (excuse me for asking what is probably obvious to you owners ) - it is the same money??
quit Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 It's a twin scroll mate which gives better power delivery The jap ones are quite rare really and highly spec'd Easy way to tell if it's s wide track are the little arch extenders on the rear arches
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