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Canada Classic WRX Import 2016-10-06 00:13:05 Post No. 15948554
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So I'm thinking about importing an older WRX to use as a year-round daily driver. Something around $6-7K would be nice. Anyway, I have some questions about the GC or "Classic" WRX generation. The Japanese versions of course.
>The GC WRX was the fastest generation right? It only weighs 2750lbs and makes 280PS stock.
>After 1996 the WRX got a power increase to 280PS. The STi is also rated at 280PS and appears to have the same engine model. What's the main advantage of the STi? I know they didn't even have DCCD until around 2003.
>Any particular year I should avoid? Any particular year I should look for?
>I've read some bad things about the model year 2000 Bugeyes. What exactly makes them bad?
>Just how shitty is the interior?
>Any random bits of information I should know?
Enjoy this weird 1992 WRX promo video:
https://youtu.be/rcWSTVDa5Ss
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*exhales legendary cloud*
suhhh duu
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having owned a 2000 subaru GC8 2.5RS swapped STi here's what I can say
>lightest subaru chassis
>vast aftermarket
>swapping engines is as easy as a honda
>interior is alright, but you can modify it to your likings with "zealous interiors"
>Join rs25 for any more info
I had mine swapped to a closed-deck EJ20G it is unkillable, the stoutest of them all next to the highly expensive version 7 STi block from a bugeye STi.
it was the most fun I have ever had in a car.
I sure miss it.
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>>15948554
interior updated in 98(?)
I like the older style interior personally.
The bugeyes have shitty transmissions the 5 speed
Almost bought a 96 GF8 wagon but before i got there the car got rear ended
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>>15949997
>The bugeyes have shitty transmissions the 5 speed
I own a slightly later bugeye(02) and the transmission is easily the worst aspect of the car. It feels like a bucket of rocks.
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>>15948554
>with kyle maclachlan
lol what
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>>15948554
>importing an older WRX to use as a year-round daily driver
what the fuck
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>>15950268
In Canada a gc8 wrx is like 5 or 6 grand for a decent one
leaves room for repairs
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What part of canada?
What broker are you going with?
If you're on the west coast look at b-pro
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>>15950268
What's so weird about that?
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>>15948554
>>15948554
You're just reading off of wikipedia, aren't you? It refers to the STI as the WRX, but it means the STI. The WRX isn't as fast.
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