Trophy replacement...

[Big Dave]

Well after letting my Trophy go to its new owner a couple of years ago, my life has been "EVO" car less.

I have been hankering after the similar experience that the T had to offer, ie lightweight , nimble, and reasonably quick.

So as I had been hankering after my next toy for some time , I finally managed to secure one....
I couldnt actually believe it that it was for sale in my home town, so I didnt even have to travel mile,s to view it....
It was obviously meant to be....

Its,,,a Subaru Impreza RB5, Prodrive edition...

See pics...

And so far its living up to the hype and expectations of being A "EVO" car....

Still getting used to it, after all ive only had it about a month...

 

[sj2112]

That's lovely

A neighbour had one when I was growing up. Cool thing

 

[NickReilly063]

I've had a few of them Dave - great thing's

 

[Big Dave]

Nick, were all of yours standard, ie no mods.?

The reason I ask is I am after some photos of standard ones.

Mine as far as I can see is standard, but I'm looking at making sure it is, ie correct brake caliper colour etc etc, you know what I mean...

 

[NickReilly063]

Yes most where standard things as they were all nearly new -

Do you know if it’s a PPP car as they had 237 bhp - the rear wing is a tell tale sign to say it is however a few put them on as aftermarket -

I mostly bought P1’s and they had loads of different options

I’d love to find a standard 4dr car with low miles like the below

1999 SUBARU IMPREZA TURBO 2000 - 23,874 MILES for sale by auction in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

A low-mileage example of the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 sports saloon.

collectingcars.com

 

[SharkyUK]

That is lovely, Dave! Congrats!

I hope you get as much enjoyment out of the RB5 as you did your Trophy.

 

[marrow]

Surely it needs a bigger wing...? Looks in great condition.

 

[Titan]

That is class, best of luck with it @Big Dave

Was there much difference between the "standard" RB5 and the Prodrive Edition?

If I'm not mistaken, looks like a very similar spoiler to the one that was on the JDM Sti V5?

 

[NickReilly063]

That is class, best of luck with it @Big Dave

Was there much difference between the "standard" RB5 and the Prodrive Edition?

If I'm not mistaken, looks like a very similar spoiler to the one that was on the JDM Sti V5?

This article tells you the differance Francis - £2500 more than the standard RB5 due to increased bhp - 215 to 237bhp - Short Shift box - Rear wing - aircon.

Subaru Impreza RB5 (1999) review – limited-run rally special is still a riot today | Evo

The Richard Burns 5 marked the moment the ubiquitous hero car of early-era evo found its sweet spot. It’s one of the greatest performance cars from the 1990s

www.evo.co.uk