thinking about buying a subaru impreza - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

mvaters · 10-07-2003, 04:49 PM

possibly a GC8 like the one i have attached. the echo is really nice, but im just going through a stage now where i want something more flashy and something that is a bit more hot right now. im going to test drive a wrx tomorrow. but im sorta liking the older impreza more. feedback?

SiL1480 · 10-07-2003, 04:56 PM

I love the older imprezzas, I say go for it, ya dont see to many of those around.

whateverjames · 10-07-2003, 05:40 PM

Too bad they didn't bring that style back with the 220 something hp engine, or the 300 hp engine. I've always like the old two door. They're somewhat rare around here. I would buy it.

RoNiN240sx · 10-07-2003, 05:44 PM

the new wrx's are definitely hot, and with 300hp stock, how can one refuse??? but the older imprezza's style are defintiely rare and good-looking, i like the one you posted alot.

NZO · 10-07-2003, 05:49 PM

I love the way GC8s look too. You can always do a EJ20 swap if you need the power

KiDyNomiTe · 10-07-2003, 07:18 PM

GC8s own

Secretly cause a truck to run over the rear of an STi that belongs to someone that don't know jack about cars. Then find out where thye dumped the car, buy the left overs and swap it in

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Or just get a 2.5RS and get a turbo kit.

EJ20 clips are cheap as hell compared to SR clips, maybe I should change cars

mvaters · 10-07-2003, 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by RoNiN240sx
the new wrx's are definitely hot, and with 300hp stock, how can one refuse??? but the older imprezza's style are defintiely rare and good-looking, i like the one you posted alot.

STI has 300hp. and its more than i want to spend on a car. the wrx has 227 i think. which is respectable

mvaters · 10-07-2003, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by KiDyNomiTe
GC8s own

Secretly cause a truck to run over the rear of an STi that belongs to someone that don't know jack about cars. Then find out where thye dumped the car, buy the left overs and swap it in .

Or just get a 2.5RS and get a turbo kit.

EJ20 clips are cheap as hell compared to SR clips, maybe I should change cars
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god damn that is yummy. only thing about these cars is the initial investment in the car. after that, they are great for making fast. AWD is super fun. but most of the 2.5rs models around here are still quite expensive.

SimpleS14 · 10-07-2003, 09:28 PM

I would buy one...but I don't have the money for it. They are rather nice and AWD isn't bad to have during winter. The only thing I don't like is how I hear its a pain to work on. Meaning that if will take you awhile to change just your spark plugs (Horizontally opposed engine).

Johny5 · 10-07-2003, 10:59 PM

i was looking at a 2.5rs before the 240, definitely a worthwhile car, handling would be a dream with some good suspension, 4wd roxor teh boxor all night.

DarkRaptor42 · 10-09-2003, 01:22 PM

my advice would be go for it. I LOVE MY STi. I jumped ship from the 240 and im now mobbing my sti but hey i was looking at the older imprezza + swap too. Japanese sti engines are cheap and 270 hp. easy swaps too.

nokeone · 10-09-2003, 01:34 PM

LOVE those 2.5rs's...but yeah they seem to retain their value VERY well as all the ones i've seen for sale have been quite pricey...

be a great daily driver...

Stee Flo · 10-09-2003, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by 95KoukiS14
The only thing I don't like is how I hear its a pain to work on. Meaning that if will take you awhile to change just your spark plugs (Horizontally opposed engine).

Ive changed plugs on my bros RS and its not hard.
I love the GC8 chassis and would definately recommend it. Those cars handle great with the proper mods and have a decent amount of power(165hp) I find myself taking my brothers car out for a spin ocassionally, good stuff. Im considering getting either an rs or a wrx in the future. And you can still get your drift on in the winter if you have snow where you live. check out NASIOC for a good source of info on scoobies.

10-07-2003, 04:56 PM	#2
SiL1480 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vallejo Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love the older imprezzas, I say go for it, ya dont see to many of those around. __________________ Use it and Abuse it please http://www.zilvia.net/f/search.php?s=

10-07-2003, 05:40 PM	#3
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 45 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Too bad they didn't bring that style back with the 220 something hp engine, or the 300 hp engine. I've always like the old two door. They're somewhat rare around here. I would buy it. __________________ 02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR oh noes

10-07-2003, 05:44 PM	#4
RoNiN240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SoCal 909 Posts: 226 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the new wrx's are definitely hot, and with 300hp stock, how can one refuse??? but the older imprezza's style are defintiely rare and good-looking, i like the one you posted alot. __________________ 1996 240sx SE...Drifting Low

10-07-2003, 05:49 PM	#5
NZO Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Reno, NV Age: 42 Posts: 1,424 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: NZO Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love the way GC8s look too. You can always do a EJ20 swap if you need the power __________________ sentinelguild.com/nzo/PFCDB/

10-07-2003, 07:18 PM	#6
KiDyNomiTe Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Age: 38 Posts: 6,296 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: KiDyNomiTe Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GC8s own Secretly cause a truck to run over the rear of an STi that belongs to someone that don't know jack about cars. Then find out where thye dumped the car, buy the left overs and swap it in . Or just get a 2.5RS and get a turbo kit. EJ20 clips are cheap as hell compared to SR clips, maybe I should change cars __________________ PROCEED Grip Gambler

10-07-2003, 09:28 PM	#9
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I would buy one...but I don't have the money for it. They are rather nice and AWD isn't bad to have during winter. The only thing I don't like is how I hear its a pain to work on. Meaning that if will take you awhile to change just your spark plugs (Horizontally opposed engine). __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

10-07-2003, 10:59 PM	#10
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 40 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	i was looking at a 2.5rs before the 240, definitely a worthwhile car, handling would be a dream with some good suspension, 4wd roxor teh boxor all night. __________________ www.stewartleask.com

10-09-2003, 01:22 PM	#11
DarkRaptor42 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lodi CA Age: 41 Posts: 542 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my advice would be go for it. I LOVE MY STi. I jumped ship from the 240 and im now mobbing my sti but hey i was looking at the older imprezza + swap too. Japanese sti engines are cheap and 270 hp. easy swaps too. __________________ 04 WRX STi 90 Sil- Camino R.I.P. AE86 20v MS R.I.P. KA-T www.209forums.com

10-09-2003, 01:34 PM	#12
nokeone on strike three. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Age: 46 Posts: 3,282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LOVE those 2.5rs's...but yeah they seem to retain their value VERY well as all the ones i've seen for sale have been quite pricey... be a great daily driver... __________________ panda; rockin your socks from the Bay to LA to SD, yay! Pink GodziRa

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