Subaru Impreza Saloon 2.0 WRX STi Prodrive 4d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Nice to have on the car when bought as the PPP add-on costs nearly £2K. But get 305BHP and lots more torque.
Costs
Not bad. But the Blobeye is starting to fall a lot in price. Especially as the rumored 2.5 Litre version and another facelift version coming out in around a years time.
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On the road
Driving
The Prodrive Performance Pack is worth the money. 0-60 in 4.8 seconds!
Performance
The PPP gives a better power output than the standard 261BHP. Even 6th gear has pull now.
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Living with it
Reliability
Okay until recently. Leave the car for over 3 days and the battery went flat. Got new battery replaced under warranty. Rumours have i the RAC Trackstar is at fault.
Image
Nicer looking than the model it replaced (Bugeye), but still doesn't look better than the original classic.
Comfort
Front seats figure hugging. Back seats not bad. But have been told that the suspension can give car sickness.
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Security and Service
Security
Comes with Cat 1Alram + Immoboliser and RAC TRacker as standard. Got Anti-Hijack add on as a bonus. Also get double deadlocks on the 03 model onwards.
Service
Excellent customer service from Holdcrofts in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Have heard it can be a different story with other dealers in the UK.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Up to now bullet proof. Need to have it regulary servided.
Other
Had internal door handle fixed and the external passenger handle repaired under warranty.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes