2009 Impreza Sti ... Or Something Else?

[diazamet]

As much as I love my GC8 wagon, I'm thinking that it maybe time for a change.

I've come up with a short list of:

Impreza STI (2009)

Nissan 350Z

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R

Anyone have experience with any of these cars?

[bmwhere?]

I've got a 2008 STI and very happy with it

I like the 350Z, but not enough to swap from a Scooby!

R34 skyline is an absolute beast, definitely worth a look!

[lockley]

I've got a 2008 STI and very happy with it

I like the 350Z, but not enough to swap from a Scooby!

R34 skyline is an absolute beast, definitely worth a look!

all great cars and have been lucky enough to have driven all, it depends really what you are using it for

ie track days ,everyday driving etc

personally the r34 gets it for the sheer grunt and room

regards nathan

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Edited August 24, 2009 by lockley

[sake-bito]

I sold my 350z to get the scooby, you would hate it!

I think the R34 would cost too much to upkeep. I thought about a R33 and that was bad enough!!

Defo get a 09 STI, with a few choice whiteline bits!!

STOO

[dipsy]

I would go for a grey import 09 impreza Sti hearing to many bad reports about problems with the 2.5 engine

Edited August 27, 2009 by Dipsy

[diazamet]

What is the 2009 STI like at motorway speeds?

One of the thing that bug me about the GC8 is that is on the autobahn at 100mph+ it is very noisy due to the high revs (80mph = 4k RPM).

I think I might be looking for something with longer legs, does the 2009 STI fill this criteria?

[Mobius 1]

What is the 2009 STI like at motorway speeds?

One of the thing that bug me about the GC8 is that is on the autobahn at 100mph+ it is very noisy due to the high revs (80mph = 4k RPM).

I think I might be looking for something with longer legs, does the 2009 STI fill this criteria?

Very much so, it eats motorways Around 3k rpm for about 80mph in 6th I think.

It soaks up bumps on motorways and B roads so well.

Like others said, keep £1k spare for some Whitline bits and a steering re-valve and it will be the best scoob you've driven

I think its kinda obvious I like my 330s

Good luck, thats an awesome list to chose from

Ben

[iggy]

MY07 RB320, sits about just under 3k RPM at 80mph!

Just sounds sweeter the faster she goes

[bmwhere?]

Import 09's will suffer on the Autobahn almost as much as older cars. Euro specs are great though, not too loud and very happy doing >100mph! Fuel consumption is a bit scary with the 2.5l engine above 120mph though, even with the air-con off!

[lincsnick]

You can get a low mileage RB320 for around £20k now.

[the old codger]

Hi,

Into my second month of ownership of an 09 Sti. Most of my driving is motorway with a bit of town driving for work purposes.

The car is both plaything and workhorse combined. Must say it is excellent at both, as already mentioned it eats mways for breakfast, sitting at around the 3K rev mark at motorway speeds. Around town it copes perfectly well.

Having come from a background of Renaultsports, which to be fair were very good, I was surprised how versatile the scoob is.

The only thing I have found is a bit of body roll, not excessive I'm just fussy, but the guys and girls on here have given me suggestions to sort that.

I will say this in a hushed voice "i'm getting 30mpg at the moment"!!.... sorry about that but its mainly motorway at the moment with little playing.

Get one and enjoy

[Mobius 1]

I actually drove my 330s in "Intelligent" mode down some A roads and around the M25 for a bit the other day. I was quite surprised when I saw 35mpg average on a 45mile trip. Mine has done 2.2k miles now and seems to freeing up. Also just gave it an oil change and some Motul V300 and a tank of V-power

Obviously as I had saved fuel, and the planet, on the way there I planted my foot on the way home and ripped the atmosphere apart behind me

Ben

[l137sws]

Got a 2008 STI a year ago.

I see 30mpg on motorways as well. Easier to achieve in Sport Sharp mode.

Now about 24k miles done. Flexibility better than when I first got it.

Get used for cross country runs, work and family bus.

Love it.