Frankie5bellies Posted January 3, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Get a blobeye wrx wagon ! Can be had for sub 4k plus practical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 4, 2015 Share 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 :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Wotcha and welcome - yup earlier WRX blobeye would be ideal for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 There are a few 06 plates for 4.4-6k I seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie5bellies Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveuk260.Esq Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Have you thought about forester with a turbo ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Or Legacies but either way keep us up to date and pictures are mandatory on purchase ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie5bellies Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share 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??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted January 8, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted January 8, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie5bellies Posted January 8, 2015 Author Share 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?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted January 8, 2015 Share 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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