Modified Impreza's
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I saw one for $5000 AUD not long back, wish i had called the guy instead of just emailed him 
N3M said:
As andi says, watch out for the short gearing: it means a cruise at 75mph in top is something like 7000rpm! (I'm sure someone can give me an exact figure.) Mentally quick off the line, but very thirsty and annoyingly loud and tiring to to drive.
M
As mentioned, an import is going to cost you more in insurance and statistically is more likely to go wrong.
If you have money coming out of your ears its not such a big deal. If you've got £5K and hoping some of that will cover insurance your going to struggle if anything goes wrong.
Its not as exciting as a Type R or STI but there is a lad selling a nice clean UK car for £3,500 on SNet right now. I would post a link but not sure if its allowed.
If your quick an head over to SNet I've BTTT'd it for you in for sale general.
Good luck and don't buy a dog!
If you have money coming out of your ears its not such a big deal. If you've got £5K and hoping some of that will cover insurance your going to struggle if anything goes wrong.
Its not as exciting as a Type R or STI but there is a lad selling a nice clean UK car for £3,500 on SNet right now. I would post a link but not sure if its allowed.
If your quick an head over to SNet I've BTTT'd it for you in for sale general.
Good luck and don't buy a dog!
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Ideally i wanted to stick to 5k, but i do have a litte savings for any mishaps (oops engine rebuild 
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The WRX and WRX STis are an option but i thought the RA would have been "the one" for the cash i have to work with... But comfort and sound deadening would also be nice... If i see a decent UK example at a good price ill nab it
).The WRX and WRX STis are an option but i thought the RA would have been "the one" for the cash i have to work with... But comfort and sound deadening would also be nice... If i see a decent UK example at a good price ill nab it
RAs are technically WRXs on a diet and some were fitted with different turbos to an otherwise normal WRX engine - only STI & STI RA had forged pistons etc. The gearing will be short and some will have been retro-fitted with a longer 5th.
Also, bear in mind that RAs were originally sold cheaper than WRX and STI becuase they were destined for rally use and only got very basic equipment. Once they get over here they have a few £££ slapped on them for being an RA but in fact it should be the other way round - just a thought if a seller tries to tell you its worth more.
Also, bear in mind that RAs were originally sold cheaper than WRX and STI becuase they were destined for rally use and only got very basic equipment. Once they get over here they have a few £££ slapped on them for being an RA but in fact it should be the other way round - just a thought if a seller tries to tell you its worth more.
Cheers Zip! - Ill take a look...
Ill basically just have to keep my eye out for bargains... such as the one Will Gill posted!
i dont want to buy something too performance focused that lacks in basic things like electric windows, comfy seats-ish, and maybe even aircon...
That was perfect for £5000!
Ill basically just have to keep my eye out for bargains... such as the one Will Gill posted!
i dont want to buy something too performance focused that lacks in basic things like electric windows, comfy seats-ish, and maybe even aircon...
That was perfect for £5000!
Vipernet said:
Which in turn, makes imports more prone to engine failure due to effectively feeding them incorrect fuel once they get over here. Also the quoted figures of 260-280 and all the other wild claims for import horse power is based on a higher rating of fuel so they won't be making that when they get over here.
The other issue to consider with older imports that have just arrived is that they have spent all their lives limited to 115MPH (or thereabouts). They get over here, have lower rating fuel put through them, are asked to go faster than they have before and then people wonder why they let go.
I got this for under 6K last year
It a high milage car...but had a new engine at 88K...full service history
It a W reg UK turbo 2000 insurance was £760 last year (due soon) fully comp loads of of NCB and I was almost 30, UK Cars are a lot cheaper to insure.
It goes like stink...cost a small fortune to run......but the grin factor is worth it
SO far I had to have it serviced C service is about £350 (subaru wanted £450) new oil pump........new pads on the rear.......tyres etc
One think that I was VERY Surprised about was how friendly other impreza drivers are..always saying hello
It a high milage car...but had a new engine at 88K...full service history
It a W reg UK turbo 2000 insurance was £760 last year (due soon) fully comp loads of of NCB and I was almost 30, UK Cars are a lot cheaper to insure.
It goes like stink...cost a small fortune to run......but the grin factor is worth it
SO far I had to have it serviced C service is about £350 (subaru wanted £450) new oil pump........new pads on the rear.......tyres etc
One think that I was VERY Surprised about was how friendly other impreza drivers are..always saying hello
GJUK said:I got this for under 6K last year
It a W reg UK turbo 2000 insurance was £760 last year (due soon) fully comp loads of of NCB and I was almost 30, UK Cars are a lot cheaper to insure.
Lovely car
Your insurance seems high? Mines only £600 ish with all mods declared (wheels, brakes, engine etc). Wasn't paying over £700 when I had to declare a drink drive ban.
I guess its down to location. Round these parts, a car being pinched is headline news.
Really nice man!!! Headlight facelift is deffinatly the one, after seeing a lot of pics and went to see one today, guy wanted 10k for his P1 and said he wouldnt mind if i came round to see one in the flesh! was a cool guy considering he knew i had no intention of buying his car...!
