New WRX STi
 

We are ready to order a new 2014 WRX STi. Only problem is the UK price is 29k and the French price is 36k. Anybody got any ideas how we can do it cheaper, we of course need a lefthand drive car.Wondering if we can purchase elsewhere in Europe (Holland/Belgium/Germany) or where ever its cheaper,than import into France.Any info very welcome,thanks.

Try Switzerland, when we drove through, there were Subaru dealers everywhere.

Holland is good less tax I think

Germany I recon tax free haven is a good bet .

agree ^^

Were some not imported from malta or cyprus, though that was probably back when they had their own currency so that advantage has probably ceased. Do you reckon we could get a group buy going? :lol:

Plenty come into the UK from Malta/Cyprus, but thats because they drive on the left like us so they're easily sell-able in the UK :)

I thought most cars got stolen in the UK then shipped to Cyprus.

Cyprus used to buy a lot of Jap cars before joining EU and Euro, now they buy euro boxes.

Switzerland - I don't think they know the word Cheap do they?

Can you import cars into differet European countries without paying any import tax, I guess it makes sense that you don't.

Buying cars in Cyprus is very expensive,40% min import duty.I believe you can buy in any Eu country and than import(free market).First instance is to find which country is cheapest.Have emailed Subaru Euro headquarters,but no reply yet.Always thought Holland was a good bet.

Frenchie,


You'll have to get one of these and let Lorraine drive......
You can pretend to drive..... like Maggie in the Simpsons...
And Lorraine will probably keep your licence longer!

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Sorry - I have no good advice re: buying
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Terry, do you know when the dealers are getting one in?. I will call culverwells Monday I think and see if they have any idea.

Definitely growing on me. I am sensing another black STI will be on the driveway very soon.

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Recent reviews have been good. Just need to get behind the wheel of one and then place an order. The next question is COLOUR. These are the others that I would consider though black is still favourite I think.

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Grey looks quite nice though too. And then there's blue.........

Very very nice, grey or white for me please!

I'm thinking it will look nice in the Red aswell.

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Blue for me! Order one now for May delivery

Grey

Black .

Does it matter?

We all know you'll get a black one:ok:

They seem to be released throughout Europe at the same time,best I can get from my French dealer is mid-May.Is the 4th colour on the chart deep blue mica?,may stick with that,if not possible black.Then again grey looks nice!!

Now that I like a lot, I would change the wheels though :yeah:

Lorraines just seen this and she likes the RED!!!

Grey. :10:

Or blue if you think you can get away with still using it for work and not being too 'shouty'.

Not red, a lot of cars in that shade of red lately, and the Evo FQs come in that dark red too.

That's the WR blue pearl, then there is also a galaxy blue which is a bit darker (but still lighter than yours ) If I was to go for blue it would be the 'norm' WR. But it's going to be black for me in all probability... Or grey lol. Have you driven one yet terry?

Hi Steve,if you get a moment could you post up car in the 2 blue colours,thanks.Not driven one yet,don't think any are available yet.Guy at the dealership in France doesn't look to lively,so may try a test drive at Culverwells.

One moment

I'd only get WR Blue

Does no one else think the back end looks gash?

Not when the big wing is on really no

No, not just the back end either...

you cant see the back end if you behind the wheel:nono:

All the colours look pretty good would be happy with any of them

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The red Evo ressemblence is certainly clear to see:nod: although not a bad thing as I quite like them anyway:nod:

Think its one of those, if your in a position to buy one and you like it, get one:drive:

Thanks Ron,if my Wife asks why we are buying one I'll say its on Rons advice.

That's what I did. I always blame Ron. He has great ideas.

Read this earlier. Guess I must be one of the committed few!!! I'm actually pleased to hear that it's a bit ugly, a bit uncomfortable, a bit unrefined, a bit noisy and a bit lairy. That means it's everything I liked about my old one and one of the reasons I didn't buy anything German back then. I think with the pro r pack which is reported to add another 40 or so bhp, that should put it clear of the golf r's and s3's on performance and you can guarantee that it will be more involving to drive. Speaking of which, I must drive one, just in case it's none of the above!!! Spoken to culverwells and they reckon they'll have a demonstrator in 3/4 weeks.

There is a good half hour u.s review on you tube for it at the moment where they take it around Laguna seka. Worth a watch for anyone interested. It's still far more hard core than the other options which will appeal to some and not others.

They drone on a bit but it's quite a good review:

http://youtu.be/4qz7P9fy9cM

And this

http://youtu.be/bvrXSgo64ME

Agree with everything Steve says,I'am also one of the committed few.Will test drive in France as soon as they have one available and then place my order.Now black or grey????

I'm going Black again :grin:

Dont get me wrong ive driven the sti 5 door and it drives fantastic,everything it should be but i guessits just every model that comes out has something we like and something we hate!
Hated bugeye headlamps hated hawkeye front and rear lights
Convinced myself to love a blobeye,then changed it to morretes lol
With the new models like most iconic cars they have taken the euro route in styling and lost
The tough street fighter image!
#justsayin

An updated pistonheads review today, which pretty much says it all in the last paragraph.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=29782

" And on the right road, in the right conditions, goes like nothing else. Exactly the things those early adopters in the mid 90s loved, and what set it apart from the crowd at the time. And still does." :yeah:

Prefer the Silver one in your avatar.
Black just doesn't show up all the details......

I know what you mean Scott though the pic of the black one isn't the greatest of angles. Be good to see them in the 'flesh'

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They're going to have one at my office on the 16th with the Subaru MD doing a presentation - and I'm not going to be there :x

Give me your name badge and you'll be there:ok:




Silver looks good steve:five:

Silver does look very nice.

Blimey, glad I dont play top trumps with you. I am having enough trouble getting to see one let alone having it hand delivered by the MD :lol:

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