Poll: Could eat 330's!!!!

What car should baldy go for?

  • P1

    Votes: 89 52.0%

  • Type R

    Votes: 82 48.0%
  • Total voters
    171
Have to say its a tough choice whether to go for a P1 or a type R.

P1 is arguably more rare and has "Prodrive" bits (Wing,seats,wheels, badge). You pay a premium for those Prodrive badges.

Type R has DCCD and I think a few other less obvious differences. If the gearbox hasn't been altered with at least a UK 5th then its going to be a pain on long hauls. 2 Door Impreza doesn't and probably never will have an SVA report so no more wil be coming in AFAIK.

I think if I bought a P1, I'd miss not being able to fiddle with the diff if I had a type R.

Insurance and servicing of either isn't much of an issue these days as nearly all have been rebuilt at some point.

As for Prodrive bits, you could always buy P1 parts to fit to the Type R.

I'd stay with a Type R myself. If I were to go for a P1 it would have to be a WR (Brakes, Seats, 18"s etc) to be worthwhile paying over Type R money.
 
Only just seen this thread, another buy buy buy vote from me, loved your old scoob, this looks even nicer, though no room for carbon fibre weave goodness :(
 
GDad said:
Only just seen this thread, another buy buy buy vote from me, loved your old scoob, this looks even nicer, though no room for carbon fibre weave goodness :(
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long time no speak matey, hope life is good :D

thanks for the vote of confidence, I hear your points Eddscott but TypeR's but trying to find one remotely as nice as the one I originally wanted is proving impossible, P1's have always had a softspot in my heart and whilst the adjustable diff goodness is fun I dunno how much real application it would get. WR p1's are all at a premium at over 15k , this p1 is very cost effective - so much so I'm leaving out the price in case you all get tempted :p
 
Tis excellent matey, out persecuting motorists and being racist most days as ya do ;)
Hope you're enjoying yourself back in Londontown :)

Is this scoob quicker than your old beastie?
 
GDad said:
Tis excellent matey, out persecuting motorists and being racist most days as ya do ;)
Hope you're enjoying yourself back in Londontown :)

Is this scoob quicker than your old beastie?
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should be about the same give or take, probably feel a lot less "Bodged" though, I do like your sense of humour though lets hope you have many many many children who all grow up like their dad and persue the same profession then I have hope for the country :D
 
Will Gill said:
long time no speak matey, hope life is good :D

thanks for the vote of confidence, I hear your points Eddscott but TypeR's but trying to find one remotely as nice as the one I originally wanted is proving impossible, P1's have always had a softspot in my heart and whilst the adjustable diff goodness is fun I dunno how much real application it would get. WR p1's are all at a premium at over 15k , this p1 is very cost effective - so much so I'm leaving out the price in case you all get tempted :p
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From the cut and paste I recognise the advert :)

Its been for sale on and off a few times. Why it never sold I don't know because it was indeed a very good price. Not casting doubt but it has been around for a while.

If your happy with it then go for it. Theres quite a few P1s on the market at the moment. Personally I'd wait for the right Type R - I've got the P1 spoiler already and having had the P1 seats, I prefer the STI V5/6 ones.

Believe it or not, I've just sold the top half only of a P1 spoiler to a lad in the US who has paid over £150 in shipping alone :eek:
 
MrLOL said:
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For pure speculation only.

Were RB5s built using imported STIs or UK Turbos?

UK Turbos don't have a crossmember by the rear seats which allow them to have the seats folded down.

STIs do have a crossmember and do not have fold down seats.

However, the work required to convert an STI to the UK spec purely to produce a ltd run colour vehicle would seem way too much even for Prodrive.

Catalunyas and Terzo special editions don't have the crossmember ala' UK cars but still ltd colour runs for the UK.


PS - can you tell I'm wasting the last 5 minutes of work? :D
 
Will Gill said:
should be about the same give or take, probably feel a lot less "Bodged" though, I do like your sense of humour though lets hope you have many many many children who all grow up like their dad and persue the same profession then I have hope for the country :D
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I dont seem to recall a 'bodged' feeling, more of a brown kind of feeling in my pants when you did the rs4 with me and pezz in the car :D
 
You are correct sir:

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RB5

To celebrate Richard Burns' first year in the Subaru World Rally Team, the RB5 (5 was the number Richard used during the 1999 WRC championship) was launched to critical acclaim by the press. 444 examples of this car were made available to the general public. A "WR Sport" version of the car was available at extra cost, specified at delivery time by the first owner.

* Blue Steel metallic paintwork
* Fully colour-coded exterior (mirrors, door handles, skirts and driving lamp covers)
* Blue 'Alcantara' and suede-effect interior trim, with black 'jersey' surround on seats
* Special graphite trim for the centre console
* Air conditioning
* Unique titanium/pewter coloured 17in, 6 spoke Speedline alloy wheels with Pirelli 'P Zero' 205/45 ZR17 tyres
* PIAA front driving light conversion
* Prodrive quickshift
* Roof-mounted map reading lamps
* RB5 side and rear decals (and also on driving light covers)
* RB5 embossed carpet mats
* RB5 interior-mounted, numbered plaque "Limited Edition" only 444 availabl
* On the road price: £24,995


WR Sport Performance Package

Prodrive High wing (similar to the new STi 5 but with the brake light on the wing rather than boot lid)
Prodrive Performance pack, consiting of Prodrive ECU, exhaust and revised intercooler piping.
On the road price: £27,500

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You don't know me and I don't know you bud but if I had yer wonga and a lil to spend on haha's I'd buy the thing just to hear that offbeat note. Kinda remind me of the late 80's Audi Quattro sport in that way. Marvellous! :cool:
 
bleh seems like the other Type R has re-appeared again now!

any chance of a poll dons?

Option 1 - £11,500 ish

The type-r with the crappy stick on bits, whilst it looks crappy the spec list is immense and its in amazing condition, bear in mind the spolier and bonnet will be painted blue too, the roof vent will go instantly and I will crash watching all the dials (which I love btw)

power : 350-380hp

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Option 2 - £11,500 firm

The P1, high mileage but with expected engine failure already fixed, few sensible mods nice condition.

big pics
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So thats my two choices, both available straight away and i need to buy one before the week is out, I need a car before work next week and I dont get my company steed for a few weeks at least.

So yeah *yawn* I keep going on but I value your opinions and its whittled down to these two
 
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