Subaru Impreza STI IMPORT (Subaru Impreza WRX STI)

Member Name: jmillen

Product:	Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Date:	25/01/09 (218 review reads)
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Advantages: Blistering Performance and road presense

Disadvantages: Very expensive if things go wrong

This review is for the Subaru Impreza STI Import

Where to start? Well it has to be the engine doesn't it really. The Import STI (from Japan) has 280 bhp as standard, which is more than the UK spec version. The performance is simply incredible and thankfully has the handling to match.

For anyone thinking of buying one of these, make sure you are pointing in a straight line before you plant your foot on the right pedal! Its a learning experience driving these types of cars, and you need to think about what you're doing.

Costs - Needless to say, the fuel economy is very low. You'll be filling up the tank probably twice as often as normal. Parts in general can be quite expensive, and if the engine goes? Be prepared for a £2,000+ bill each time ( that was twice with ours).

The car comes with air con, and has the usual eletric mirrors. The speedo will come in kph rather than mph, but this can be changed over to suit driving in the UK. The seats are very comfortable and hold you in place for the more "rapid" style drivers out there.

The question of whether to buy one really depends on your reasons for buying it. As a day to day work car? No. Thats not to say you couldnt do it but these cars aren't really designed for that kind of thing, especially the modified ones. If however you want an evening/weekend/trackday car, this is the one for you. Buckets of power, potential to have sub 5 second 0-60 and the handling to keep the car on the road.

A road version of the true rally classic which will not fail to disappoint when used in the right way

Summary: Absolutely insane, you'll enjoy every second

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