Looking for a bit of buying advice 182 or 172 Cup?

[stevew073]

I am going to see a 182 tonight but just found out there is a 172 cup for sale locally so wondered what people with experience of these 2 would pick? Ive owned 5 Impreza's and Evo's so its not a power issue but I do like the idea of the Cup even though the 182 is slightly newer but both around the same money

 

[yeecup]

i owned a 172 cup when they were new back in 2003, i loved it. if i had the choice id go for the cup, its more basic inside but the weight difference 82kg iirc makes it feel a bit quicker, i like the fact they stripped it out to improve performance a bit, plus i love the blue colour and the turinis. end of the day its down to personal preference.

 

[Jack!]

Lots of variables, obviously condition first and foremost, but if they're both the same price then the 172 might be proper tidy, maybe has some expensive mods, or is just overpriced, similarly the 182 might be a dog, or may be good if the 172 is indeed overpriced, the 182 should be cheaper if it has no cup packs etc.

Got links to both cars, or any more information on either?

 

[stevew073]

The 172 has lower mileage and only mod is a stainless exhaust and is very clean, the 182 has higher mileage but not silly high, only real price difference is the 182 needs tax and 2 front tyres but the Cup Blue is really nice so going to look at that first as i dont really care about Climate etc just mainly the experience

 

[Jack!]

A years tax and two decent front tyres would set you back £400 straight off.

 

[yeecup]

check when belts were last done, good service history etc, just the usual stuff. cups seem to be going for 1800-2700 dependent on condition, miles, history etc.

 

[imprezaworks]

Belt change, check when it was done

 

[stevew073]

Both have full history but not sure on the belt being done just waiting for answers on that and ive been checking and the only thing I seem to prefer with the 182 is the seats so that might have be changed if i go for the cup

 

[peanuthead]

The important thing is to buy on condition firstly, belts etc. After that it's down to personal choice really, although cup prices seem to be going up a bit compared to 182 prices falling through the floor

 

[davo172]

Dont pay to much attention to the "all 1*2s are worth f**k all now, I got a MINTER for £1500 !" b****cks that you read on here !! the best ones are always worth paying that bit more IMO
I have owned mine from new (52 reg every invoice for everything FSH ) needs nothing doing at all , I would sooner keep it till it stops than let it go for silly money, when you look at a lot for sale you will see why its worth paying that bit more.

A lot of tired old lots of owner sheds with poor history out there now hence why values have dropped way down . If you find a genuine car always worth the extra cash.
buy on condition and history 182 or 172ff would be my choice just for the extra toys and abs .

 

[stevew073]

Well I ended up with a 172 Cup and it feels like a bloody go kart lol so wondered what should be the first mods? Its got a janspeed centre and rear already but everything else is standard

 

[imprezaworks]

Upgrade to a 182? In all seriousness just enjoy it for a bit

 

[stevew073]

Cant just enjoy it lol all ive done for 5 years is buy parts to modify imprezas now i cant just stop lol anyway the lad i bought it off was desperate to sell as he was moving house so i managed to save a few hundred just to start playing with

 

[imprezaworks]

If you have been modifying impreza's your going to be in for a shock or not as the case maybe with how little your money goes chasing gains. If it was me, decent tyres, suspension, brakes, rear arb, induction kit. All IMO

 

[stevew073]

Yeah I know the power gains are not going to be great without silly money but in general other parts i.e brakes and suspension is so cheap on these it would be a crime not to treat the old girl to some new stuff. I still have but soon selling a 380bhp impreza so i didnt buy the clio looking or massive power just fun with more economy and for a change its going to be more about modding for looks and handling rather than just pure power so looking forward to it

 

[yeecup]

Enjoy, cracking little cars!