Who doesn't smile when they see a P1 on the road/at a show?
@David-xc4us Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car that’s probably already a classic and love it that the owner actually uses it as it should be
@kumaprodriveone7 ай бұрын
It's always nice to bring a smile on people's face when you drive it. I'm really happy to own one, this is an amazing car. Prodrive has done a stunning work.
@mariemccann5895 Жыл бұрын
That was an excellent sentiment "you should never meet your heroes" and its gotten me thinking. I've been lucky enough to own just about every car I've ever wanted to own, but the experience has been much the same for each one. I can't wait to get in it and drive it after having really wanted it or having aspired to own one for so long, but then after a few months, sometimes days, it becomes just another car. Experience has taught me that is pretty much the case with everything and that is the way the world rolls. There is no real joy in lusting after material items.
@paulkearney4565 Жыл бұрын
I have a 22b but i still love the P1, it was my dream car back then, and i still want one today!!! 💙
@sbkpeace.24 Жыл бұрын
What for ?🤷♂️ To not put the miles on the 22b
@paulkearney4565 Жыл бұрын
@@sbkpeace.24 exactly
@mariumrajah8 ай бұрын
22B Is the best 🫡
@gseric4721 Жыл бұрын
The 22B is personally my favorite of all the STI's. I didn't know the Prodrive was such a rare car. Just wow.
@ZAKU-GD3 ай бұрын
same, 22b always will hold a special place in my heart. nothing can replace it imho
@ianskinner66787 ай бұрын
Owned a P1 for 20 years. Loved it. Such fun.
@MotoristCY Жыл бұрын
Becky's nail/car colour match game is strong! Cool video, cool car!
@mattsmith2707 ай бұрын
I had a P1 WR with all options, the best car I've ever owned...and gutted to see the prices now when I sold mine for £16,000!
@S-T-E-V-E Жыл бұрын
I had a Prodrive WRX STI 330S, such a perfect car for British B Roads, such a great 4wd system and having the 3 different Engine maps on a dial was a great gadget at the time!
@ejicon3099 Жыл бұрын
What a dream car right here. Between the P1 and the 22B, I would be happy with either models in my collection.
@jonathanbeale3978 Жыл бұрын
The huge smile on your face when you drive this car is fantastic. Becky, keep up the great work
@nikkob1252 Жыл бұрын
I wish my dad bought an Impreza like this so I could grow up with it :(
@benlecluyse Жыл бұрын
Gotta love the Impreza !! 💙💙
@freshtapcoke4 ай бұрын
I have a WRX coupe in Rally Blue. First time I took my wife out for a drive on the freeway, the driver of a BMW nearly leapt out his window to wave and take pictures. My wife turns to me and says, “This really is a special car, isn’t it?” I could only smile and laugh.
@Scott555ish Жыл бұрын
They are not Recaro seats as described. Recaros were an option or on the P1 WR spec.
@machidaman4 ай бұрын
That P1 owner is the right person to own that car. Daily drive it, still enioys it despite the value. I own a V5 STi RA, bought in 2006 when i was living in Japan and still regularly drive it today at 120,000 miles,; they are an absolute blast to drive. One correctio though - all GC8 cars (except the type RA/R) from V III/D onwards had ABS. It was only deleted for DCCD ewuipped cars after that.
@PaulinhoThompson Жыл бұрын
That was a well balanced review, well done 👏
@richardashman4822 Жыл бұрын
I've been lucky enough to drive P1and an RB5. I did many miles in the RB5. For me, the RB5 just felt a little more composed when really pressing on. Not tried a 22B. For me the RB5 is the ultimate Q car for fun.
@patrickbateman7122 Жыл бұрын
Nice review but felt so underwhelmed when i drove a friends type r. Wonder if the P1 would change that 🤔
@kantaverma5970 Жыл бұрын
this is the greatest looking impreza ever
@welloilbeefhooked4984 Жыл бұрын
P1 was far from the best impreza, most engines went bang after 40k miles, it was based on a JDM Version 4 STi Type R, but the added ABS, and made it softer for the UK roads, personally it was probably the 2nd best UK impreza behind the 22B, but pretty much every JDM Impreza STI from that era was head and shoulders above anything the UK had to offer at the time.
@adrianslevin7223 Жыл бұрын
I've both a P1 and V4 V-limited Type R. I get a lot of hate on owners clubs for saying the P1 handles better. V4 has had several engine rebuilds and the P1 has had a complete underside resto before it turned to dust
@resnonverba137 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the Evo equivalent.
@welloilbeefhooked4984 Жыл бұрын
@@resnonverba137 Tommi Mak?? Got to be in red though🥰
@resnonverba137 Жыл бұрын
@@welloilbeefhooked4984 If you can find one. If not, a standard Evo X1 320 is a cracking car.
@Miiikeru Жыл бұрын
You might be confused by the fact that the 22B is based on the version 4. In terms of colour and interior the P1 is similar to the version 4 type r limited (Blue coupe with no roof scoop and momo wheel. However I’m certain the P1 is a modified version 5-6. It has the EJ207 (V4 has an EJ20K), version 5-6 front bumper, version 5-6 styled big wing. It’s also the same model year as the version 6.
@nicorice4316 Жыл бұрын
Great car, already a classic
@jameskerry5581 Жыл бұрын
No dccd gearbox, so no not the best impreza. P1 understeers thanks to its uk spec log ratio gear box with open centre diff. Buy a JDM type R with the proper close ratios and adjustable centre diff control and you'll not be disappointed.
@Miiikeru Жыл бұрын
This is the truth. Anyone who really drives Imprezas, will know this.
@J88HNT Жыл бұрын
I used to own one. What a car!!!
@Brickhazard Жыл бұрын
The P1 was nothing more than a V3 Sti import that was "homologated to use on uk roads". They removed DCCD to fit ABS and made the suspension softer. If you want the best classic that isn't a 22B you want a Version 6 Japanese import.
@olavofernandes7286 Жыл бұрын
Version 6 type r sti wrx impreza 3 door coupe
@Miiikeru Жыл бұрын
It’s got an EJ207 and an updated interior so it must be based on a V5 or V6 import. Years also match, P1 was sold in 2000 during the Version 6 model year. V3 has the older interior with no airbags and an EJ20K. Also sold 4 years before the P1 (1996-1997)
@Trophy_R Жыл бұрын
Cracking video 👍🏼summed up driving perfectly
@stantheheadhumongous940210 ай бұрын
I leave the DCCD in default setting all day anyway. Feels kinda like a fool not knowing which setting I am suppose to be in lol.
@Zak80-co3vo Жыл бұрын
I just told u..that why we love this car
@StephenHughes-hx4ew8 ай бұрын
Fantastic car!
@djgoldthing7166 Жыл бұрын
I won't lie, literally had to turn off. Pity, because the car is amazing
@doobydootoo10 ай бұрын
Why you turn off?
@ezraodhiambo3498 Жыл бұрын
I'm currently looking for one, any leads?
@okkeboonstra4587 Жыл бұрын
Not a future classic its already a classic
@GinoFoto Жыл бұрын
Future classic? This car was exactly that from day one.
@joshuamurray52603 ай бұрын
Just saw an auction with this car and it went for more than 200k
@jamesbunney38879 ай бұрын
Subaru of the 90’s and 2000’s except 1 or 2 models never had recaro seats 👍🏽
@resnonverba137 Жыл бұрын
It's been classed as a collectable classic for years. Have you lived under a stone?
@misterdog7 Жыл бұрын
Matching Impreza blue fingernails!
@kenettsub18 Жыл бұрын
Amo el subaru impreza gc8 🫶
@aquapisces24 Жыл бұрын
this gal literally speaks my mind
@ElMosqito Жыл бұрын
"Only GC Impreza with ABS" So why my GT is equipped with ABS?
@Miiikeru Жыл бұрын
Yeah lol it’s just straight up wrong even some JDM coupes have ABS (WRX Type R Limited). The P1 isn’t unique in that sense.
@BlueberryWrap Жыл бұрын
Dude at my work has had his p1 for over 15 years he paid 9k for it and daily’s it every day
@resnonverba137 Жыл бұрын
I hope he can write better than you.
@ianclark5093 Жыл бұрын
Great vlog.......regret selling. Flat 4 still sound great.
@stevebucuris8420 Жыл бұрын
if you like replacing head gaskets every 80.000 to 100.000 km. and the rear wheel bearings are a nightmare to replace. not hating just statin.
@Paul_AWD Жыл бұрын
Iv had my subaru for over 11 years, now has 320,000kms still no issues, only think is it goes through alot of cv boots on the turbo side.
@chiefrocka8604 Жыл бұрын
What’s this chick sayinnnnn There was prodrive imprezas before the P1 and there was brochures to buy the parts from 🤣
@albertomiragil850 Жыл бұрын
Some years ago werer cheaper and afforfable, nowadays the owners ask for 20-25000
@shin-i55501 Жыл бұрын
🇯🇵SUBARU Technology W1👍🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@zaamuro8408 Жыл бұрын
Sonic Blue? You mean WR blue???
@johnshima01 Жыл бұрын
P1 was sonic blue, slightly different shade to WR blue
@johnlecaКүн бұрын
A much prettier young Lara Croft in a P1. Godspeed young lady, respectfully.
@ほりっち-p5m Жыл бұрын
SUBARU🇯🇵🗾
@prodrive7105 Жыл бұрын
Anyone calling P1 the best Impreza simply dont know what they are talking about. Performance, durability and handling is far superior in any newage sti, especually the jdm widetrack versions. Collectability and looks wise, there is no competition, it is 22B. P1 is just a watered down STi Type R.
@TheAshrafcharles Жыл бұрын
HADIR
@Hamstill4 ай бұрын
♠️
@fr4gl3 Жыл бұрын
It's the weight.
@carllofthouse83 Жыл бұрын
Never had the pleasure of a wrx/sti drive. Definitely need the experience
@paulkearney45658 ай бұрын
Put in on your bucket list, trust me, an experience like no other!! 💙
@JKD6991 Жыл бұрын
Classic design. Subaru should get back to this style instead of the new models that look like Hondas
@cuzanater2027 Жыл бұрын
😢😢😢😢😢😢I'm jealous!
@cun7sathome Жыл бұрын
Great vid... much preferr the urabus to the evo......
@longbar2344 Жыл бұрын
although evos are better by far
@cun7sathome Жыл бұрын
@@longbar2344 they 100% are not
@longbar2344 Жыл бұрын
@@cun7sathome lol just better cars. chavs drive subarus all with scooby doo in the rear