December 2001
I finally succumb and get myself the car I've wanted for years. The Subaru Impreza Turbo was never sold in the US, until the 'New Age' model arrived in March2001. I got a silver 5 speed Impreza WRX Sportwagon, it has a turbocharged 2litre 227bhp flat four motor and all wheel drive. Looks like a shopping car, goes like stink.
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'Bug eye' headlights not a big hit in all quarters, I like 'em though. |
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Hood scoop on the top of the bonnet feeds cold air to the intercooler. |
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I went for the Sportwagon instead of the sedan, greater practicality and in the US its $500 cheaper ! 80lbs heavier and slightly different suspension setup though. |
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Roof rails normally have bike or board rack on them these days. |
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Engine bay stuffed full of 227 bhp flat 4 turbo engine. 0-60 in under 6 secs and about 140 mph. The big grey thing at the back is the intercooler |
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Love those massive 5in foglamps. |
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16inch alloy wheels with 205 section Bridgestone tyres . |
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In the US you can drive around with no plates and a dealer tag when you buy a new car. |
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Metal pedals, 6cd stereo and Momo leather steering wheel, gearlever and handbrake. |
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Clock goes to 140, so does the car (I'm told) |
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My other car, a '91 Honda Civic. Not as fast but seems to be indestructible. 120,000 miles and still starts first time every time. |