Who here owns a Subaru?

Meridian · 22 Jul 2013 at 22:06

ShiWarrior said:
whats the difference between STI and WRX versions? I never know, except I think the STI has better spoiler and bonnet scope, more BHP too?

Spoiler choices are options, but yes, in general a WRX will have a low spoiler and an STI will have a high one. Unless they don't. STIs have more power and torque, better suspension and better brakes. Yes, the scoops a bit bigger too. IIRC they have slightly wider track, and usually have bigger wheels. Generally a WRX is the car you buy, then regret that you didn't buy an STI.

Noxia · 22 Jul 2013 at 22:24

ReAPeR101 said:
Very good low mileage for the year that one. Plus its had a ECUTEK conversion.

When i purchased mine from HURST, mine had (still has) FSH and had only 37k on the clock.

Ive just completed 44k now with mine.

What are Hurst like on px? I don't see any other makes for sale. Got a 2008 Type R at the moment.

brendy · 22 Jul 2013 at 22:26

Meridian said:
Spoiler choices are options, but yes, in general a WRX will have a low spoiler and an STI will have a high one. Unless they don't. STIs have more power and torque, better suspension and better brakes. Yes, the scoops a bit bigger too. IIRC they have slightly wider track, and usually have bigger wheels. Generally a WRX is the car you buy, then regret that you didn't buy an STI.

Not always true. 300-320 and the 5 speed equals a lot of fun.

happy_2008 · 22 Jul 2013 at 23:28

Been offered a swap with an Impreza blob eye STI but my heart craves for the EVO 8MR

Meridian · 23 Jul 2013 at 07:03

brendy said:
Not always true. 300-320 and the 5 speed equals a lot of fun.

I didn't say it wasn't. It's just not as fun as an STI. It's probably better as a family car though, although some people use STIs for families.

Noxia · 23 Jul 2013 at 14:19

Well I've been searching pistonheads, autotrader and ebay but can't really find many that fall into my selection criteria, which is basically colour and mileage. Doesn't seem many about generally, loads of 2.5 UK's though.

ReAPeR101 · 23 Jul 2013 at 14:39

Noxia said:
What are Hurst like on px? I don't see any other makes for sale. Got a 2008 Type R at the moment.

I think it depends in how good ur car is and how much you are willing to negotiate.

When I bought it I inky had a fiesta , so no interest in that at all lol.

But a type r might float his boat.

Noxia · 23 Jul 2013 at 14:55

It's sold anyway

Having a bloody hard time finding anything, could take a while!

ScoobyDoo69 · 23 Jul 2013 at 15:28

There are plenty out there, just not plenty of good ones.

Noxia · 23 Jul 2013 at 16:27

Ideally I want one unmodded but if it's got an aftermarket exhaust and filter with a remap from a reputable place I do not mind. I want something with around 40k on the clock ideally, I don't do many miles but don't really want a car that is older than what I have + more miles. It will be older as mines an 08 but you know what I mean.

This one is great mods wise but put off my 70k http://www.paulbrowncars.co.uk/car_350-bhp-STi-TYPE-UK-comes-with-Sanspeed-performance-pack-fitted.-Subaru_211_0_index.php
Although since researching the company I've ruled out buying from them.

sovietspybob · 23 Jul 2013 at 18:06

Make sure you look in the for sale section on scoobynet, i saw a widetrack 2005 with 43k on it i think earlier.

Noxia · 23 Jul 2013 at 19:08

Ah this is where it gets tricky, have to P/X. I cannot borrow against my savings because I'll lose out on the interest so don't want to do that. So pretty much restricted to trade, not doing finance.

Kutter · 24 Jul 2013 at 02:38

Just bought a 2007 Forester XT premium.

ScoobyDoo69 · 25 Jul 2013 at 11:11

Nice. I do love the Forester.. with a few mods

Any pics?

Kutter · 25 Jul 2013 at 21:40

Here it is, a bit dirty but i live down dirt roads and i've got 45 mile drive to work each way down country roads.

Need to get the back windows tinted.

Hope it performs just as good as my Jeep in the New Hampshire snow this year

topshot · 26 Jul 2013 at 12:32

Are the bugeyes prone to rust on the rear arches like the classic shapes all seem to be, as I have a classic which has had them cut/welded to fix it and im looking at maybe getting a bugeye STI/PPP

Meridian · 26 Jul 2013 at 18:17

My bugeye is 2002 and there's no sign of rust there or anyone else.

topshot · 27 Jul 2013 at 11:05

Meridian said:
My bugeye is 2002 and there's no sign of rust there or anyone else.

Sounds good, I know the front subframe/crash bars are a bit prone to rust but its on my list to check.

ironman · 30 Jul 2013 at 11:10

New shots with the new wheels on and also M3 lip spoiler

ScoobyDoo69 · 30 Jul 2013 at 11:49