Which non-WRX offers best bang for buck?

purduealum91 · 03-10-2001, 11:23 AM

I now realize the wrx is a dream at this point. To make a new impreza a reality, I need to opt for one of the other models. Which non-wrx version is the best buy and why? thanx

Tom

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10th Warrior · 03-10-2001, 11:40 AM

a used old body style RS. there are lots of them for sale right now. i know chad (RacerinLSL) is selling his. drop him a PM.

Revision · 03-10-2001, 11:31 PM

Go to http://www.spdusa.com and hunt around for the various bits of info Mike has there. Also look at the recommended cars he suggests for buildup.

Other than that, look at a MY00 or MY01 (essentially the same car) for best stock power. And look at a MY99 if you are planning to do the Tek II / Turbo thing as the MY99 has a lower compression ratio.

It really depends on which of the RS's are still out there. Though there should be a lot as people trade in for WRXs.

Revision · 03-11-2001, 06:25 AM

I forgot to mention that MY00 and MY01 have a LSD rear diff, on which many people place a huge importance. And for $1000 cost, why wouldn't you.

Marcin · 03-11-2001, 10:10 AM

I would also recomend a old-age

impreza.
People on here know everything about those cars. There is a ton of parts proven to work.
Plus yu can get a sedan or a coupe.

03-10-2001, 11:23 AM	#1
purduealum91 Scooby Newbie Member#: 4732 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Plano, IL	Which non-WRX offers best bang for buck? I now realize the wrx is a dream at this point. To make a new impreza a reality, I need to opt for one of the other models. Which non-wrx version is the best buy and why? thanx Tom * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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03-10-2001, 11:40 AM	#2
10th Warrior Scooby Specialist Member#: 2230 Join Date: Aug 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Toronto these days Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS Silverthorn, PGT #671	a used old body style RS. there are lots of them for sale right now. i know chad (RacerinLSL) is selling his. drop him a PM.

03-10-2001, 11:31 PM	#3
Revision Scooby Guru Member#: 242 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL USA Vehicle: MY05 PSM GGA !STOCK MY99 RS-RIP / MY95 MX-5	Go to http://www.spdusa.com and hunt around for the various bits of info Mike has there. Also look at the recommended cars he suggests for buildup. Other than that, look at a MY00 or MY01 (essentially the same car) for best stock power. And look at a MY99 if you are planning to do the Tek II / Turbo thing as the MY99 has a lower compression ratio. It really depends on which of the RS's are still out there. Though there should be a lot as people trade in for WRXs.

03-11-2001, 06:25 AM	#4
Revision Scooby Guru Member#: 242 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Carol Stream, IL USA Vehicle: MY05 PSM GGA !STOCK MY99 RS-RIP / MY95 MX-5	I forgot to mention that MY00 and MY01 have a LSD rear diff, on which many people place a huge importance. And for $1000 cost, why wouldn't you.

03-11-2001, 10:10 AM	#5
Marcin Scooby Specialist Member#: 2874 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Wood Dale IL Vehicle: 2005 CGM WRX WGN Jorge Tunned BattleWagon	I would also recomend a old-age impreza. People on here know everything about those cars. There is a ton of parts proven to work. Plus yu can get a sedan or a coupe.