296 for Sale - Do I go for CS400 or Porsche 997

[kungfujim444]

For sale, my WR1 no 296

31k on the clock........getting a CS400 or Porsche

[John Mc]

Does anyone know if there's a prize for the best first post?

[kungfujim444]

Does anyone know if there's a prize for the best first post?

Do I win??

[John Mc]

I'd say yes.

[stijoy]

997 always and if you can make it a turbo

[Matty WR1]

LOL! Welcome and Goodbye I suppose

Not sure about the CS400 myself, would need a drive but they seem well overpriced to me

[kungfujim444]

Well it will be a brand new CS400 (for a lot less than the original price) or a high mileage turbo or reasonable mileage 997.

Like the idea of brand new.....staying scooby and 0-60 in 3.7 from a car the has a boot and five seats.

Just wondered if anyone had experianced the CS400. I cant find the top gear review for some reason.

[Matty WR1]

I know what you mean about brand new - warranty and all that.. but I'm not sure about them, defo worth a drive!
Have you spoken with Crossroads Subaru about a possible deal on one of their specials? pretty sure it's called a CR400, but could be wrong... matt grey and looks the mutts.

[kungfujim444]

I havent, but will have a look now.

Also the fact that there are only 75 built is a good selling point.

Very torn.

[Matty WR1]

Go drive! That's the only way

Ask for Elliot at Crossroads - top dealer of real enthusiasts

[mossy1283]

For sale, my WR1 no 296

31k on the clock........getting a CS400 or Porsche

Do you have any pictures of the car please and some more info about it?

[kungfujim444]

Its on both ebay and pistonheads (the only one with 31k) in Reading

[Steveyk]

Go for the CS400. Have you seen it monster the sprint at Cholmondley Pageant of Power?:

http://www.djapanesecars.com/subaru/sub ... power.html

There were two days of domination for Subaru Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 limited-edition driven by former British Rally Champion, Mark Higgins, at the recent Cholmondeley Pageant of Power event. The car was beaten only by Lamborghini LP570-4 Performante on the 1.2-mile sprint circuit in the first day, while managing to outpace all cars in the second.

The cars left behind by the 400hp Subaru Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 limited-edition included a host of high-performance road cars and supercars, such as the Nissan GTR, Ariel V8 Atom, Lexus LFA and Ford Focus RS500.

The performance achieved by the Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 established it as the fastest hot-hatch in the ‘supercar’ class. Higgins recorded a best time of 66.08 seconds, at an average speed of 65.45 mph on the twisty Cholmondeley circuit.

“The Pageant’s track is incredibly narrow and asks a surprising amount of both Subaru Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 limited-edition and driver,â€

[mossy1283]

Cheers Jim, I have seen it before on ebay, I'm just being a noggin! Very nice looking car!

Porsche all the way!

[kungfujim444]

Yea mossy, I know what you are saying......but I do love me scooby's, with various JDM's and this being my second Wr1. Being the limited number it is what is really appealing to me.....problem is, all the ones available are delivery mileage so you can’t test drive them. But Steveyk has a good point

[Steveyk]

If you have a Porsche, you will have a lovely car, but people will hate you. If you have a CS400, you will have a nondescript black hatchback that nobody will pay any attention to until they wonder where it went...

[kungfujim444]

Also my boss has a 997 Turbo and looking to upgrade to the new 991. So I will always be the second placed porsche in the company car park.....

Thanks guys.....CS400 it is Will get some pictures up here when I get it and let you how she fairs in the driving department.

[SteveS]

If you have a Porsche, you will have a lovely car, but people will hate you. If you have a CS400, you will have a nondescript black hatchback that nobody will pay any attention to until they wonder where it went...

Sounds like Jeremy Clarkson speaking , BTW i like what he says and agree with your statement........