Zimtimtim Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hi all Keen to get an Impreza but need to know which one suits my needs. I'm coming from a golf tdi running about 180bhp. I love AWD and the pull but I know there is a stretch of cars to choose. My budget is about £3k and I'm after the best on bhp but also mpg and running cost as a daily driver. I'm not sure what high mileage is like on these so looking for guidance Any help would be great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Hello &welcome, high mileage isn't a worry if it's been looked after and haf regular services/oil etc. Have you got a desired Shape that you want ? Classics could be picked up well under budget but may require some money putting in to tidy it up, bugeyes are are the least loved so should be able to get a reasonable one and you may see a few blobs just creeping under budget . New age cars are generally seen to be better daily drivers due to being a bit comfier,my advice would be to look at as many as you can to get a feel for what's good or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimtimtim Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks Stants.. Blob or bug eye I don't mind either or 4 or 5 door. As long as it's not boy'd up on the outside with decals and all. It's really to know if the Sti is worth the extra pennies. I'm not looking to sink cash into it. Maintain for and perhaps a few things here or there. I also need to see how all the mods affect insurance. I'm 32 with a clean slate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 STI is a better option for the internals but isn't all of the world few mods and a remap can soon see you pushing past an STI standard BHP Got both bug and blobeye in the garage. I like both but I like the bug because I'v changed the headlights to morette headlights. otherwise I'd have hated it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I reckon you'd be more than happy with a wrx the sti's are nice but they command higher premiums all round, not even sure what groups the wrx &sti are in these days, basic mods like a remap and exhaust shouldn't effect the price it's when you start changing brakes and other bits the insurance companies start to have a fit, plenty of specialist companies around that will cover you for a reasonable price, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimtimtim Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks for the help. Yes I think a WRX would suit. Ideally I'd like to get one with the mods done already. I've seen one that looks pretty stock but has had a remap and a few other mods. It's 120k on the clock with FSH. I'll have a look around and see if I can take one out. Any members bear Ringwood? What are the realistic expectations on mpg? Or should we not go there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Mpg depends how heavy footed you are but let's just say it's better looking at it as smiles per miles :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Haha well between 20-30 mpg as a rough guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Should get a ok blob wrx for 3k if you don't mind work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Blobeye just been reduced in the sales section on here :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I keep thinking of to get a blob wagon but don't use my classic enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Would you use it more if you bought one though ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quit Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Prob not! Was thinking would be more practical etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'd stick with the classic wagon then :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN@ADRIAN FLUX Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Hi, If you need any help with insurance at all then please feel free to drop me a line. Regards, Dan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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