Subaru Impreza P1 | The best Impreza? | Future Classics with Becky Evans S2 E5

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • The Subaru Impreza STi was already a great car, but when Prodrive was given the keys to make the ultimate Impreza, a monster was born. There were only 1,000 Subaru Impreza P1s made, so they're becoming more and more sought after as the late '90s and early '00s cars continue to rapidly grow in popularity.
    Where does the P1 rank in your favourite Japanese cars list?
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Комментарии • 81

  • @GoodwoodRR
    @GoodwoodRR  Год назад +18

    Who doesn't smile when they see a P1 on the road/at a show?

  • @David-xc4us
    @David-xc4us Год назад +36

    Gorgeous car that’s probably already a classic and love it that the owner actually uses it as it should be

  • @ianskinner6678
    @ianskinner6678 7 месяцев назад +2

    Owned a P1 for 20 years. Loved it. Such fun.

  • @MotoristCY
    @MotoristCY Год назад +8

    Becky's nail/car colour match game is strong! Cool video, cool car!

  • @freshtapcoke
    @freshtapcoke 4 месяца назад

    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.

  • @nikkob1252
    @nikkob1252 Год назад +2

    I wish my dad bought an Impreza like this so I could grow up with it :(

  • @jameskerry5581
    @jameskerry5581 Год назад +5

    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
      @Miiikeru Год назад +3

      This is the truth. Anyone who really drives Imprezas, will know this.

  • @gseric4721
    @gseric4721 Год назад +10

    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-GD
      @ZAKU-GD 2 месяца назад +2

      same, 22b always will hold a special place in my heart. nothing can replace it imho

  • @S-T-E-V-E
    @S-T-E-V-E Год назад +11

    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!

  • @mariemccann5895
    @mariemccann5895 Год назад +4

    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.

  • @Scott555ish
    @Scott555ish Год назад +2

    They are not Recaro seats as described.
    Recaros were an option or on the P1 WR spec.

  • @paulkearney4565
    @paulkearney4565 Год назад +8

    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
      @sbkpeace.24 Год назад +1

      What for ?🤷‍♂️ To not put the miles on the 22b

    • @paulkearney4565
      @paulkearney4565 Год назад +1

      @@sbkpeace.24 exactly

    • @mariumrajah
      @mariumrajah 7 месяцев назад +1

      22B
      Is the best 🫡

  • @Brickhazard
    @Brickhazard Год назад +5

    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
      @olavofernandes7286 Год назад

      Version 6 type r sti wrx impreza 3 door coupe

    • @Miiikeru
      @Miiikeru Год назад

      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)

  • @welloilbeefhooked4984
    @welloilbeefhooked4984 Год назад +5

    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
      @adrianslevin7223 Год назад +1

      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
      @resnonverba137 Год назад +2

      I prefer the Evo equivalent.

    • @welloilbeefhooked4984
      @welloilbeefhooked4984 Год назад +2

      @@resnonverba137 Tommi Mak?? Got to be in red though🥰

    • @resnonverba137
      @resnonverba137 Год назад +1

      @@welloilbeefhooked4984 If you can find one. If not, a standard Evo X1 320 is a cracking car.

    • @Miiikeru
      @Miiikeru Год назад

      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.

  • @chiefrocka8604
    @chiefrocka8604 Год назад +2

    What’s this chick sayinnnnn
    There was prodrive imprezas before the P1 and there was brochures to buy the parts from 🤣

  • @djgoldthing7166
    @djgoldthing7166 Год назад +2

    I won't lie, literally had to turn off. Pity, because the car is amazing

  • @mattsmith270
    @mattsmith270 7 месяцев назад +1

    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!

  • @kumaprodriveone
    @kumaprodriveone 6 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @ejicon3099
    @ejicon3099 Год назад +2

    What a dream car right here. Between the P1 and the 22B, I would be happy with either models in my collection.

  • @jonathanbeale3978
    @jonathanbeale3978 Год назад +9

    The huge smile on your face when you drive this car is fantastic. Becky, keep up the great work

  • @benlecluyse
    @benlecluyse Год назад +4

    Gotta love the Impreza !! 💙💙

  • @nicorice4316
    @nicorice4316 Год назад +4

    Great car, already a classic

  • @GinoFoto
    @GinoFoto Год назад +1

    Future classic? This car was exactly that from day one.

  • @okkeboonstra4587
    @okkeboonstra4587 Год назад +3

    Not a future classic its already a classic

  • @machidaman
    @machidaman 3 месяца назад

    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.

  • @StephenHughes-hx4ew
    @StephenHughes-hx4ew 7 месяцев назад

    Fantastic car!

  • @patrickbateman7122
    @patrickbateman7122 Год назад +1

    Nice review but felt so underwhelmed when i drove a friends type r. Wonder if the P1 would change that 🤔

  • @jamesbunney3887
    @jamesbunney3887 8 месяцев назад

    Subaru of the 90’s and 2000’s except 1 or 2 models never had recaro seats 👍🏽

  • @kantaverma5970
    @kantaverma5970 Год назад +1

    this is the greatest looking impreza ever

  • @joshuamurray5260
    @joshuamurray5260 2 месяца назад

    Just saw an auction with this car and it went for more than 200k

  • @ElMosqito
    @ElMosqito Год назад +1

    "Only GC Impreza with ABS" So why my GT is equipped with ABS?

    • @Miiikeru
      @Miiikeru Год назад

      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.

  • @richardashman4822
    @richardashman4822 Год назад

    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.

  • @PaulinhoThompson
    @PaulinhoThompson Год назад +3

    That was a well balanced review, well done 👏

  • @stantheheadhumongous9402
    @stantheheadhumongous9402 9 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @albertomiragil850
    @albertomiragil850 Год назад

    Some years ago werer cheaper and afforfable, nowadays the owners ask for 20-25000

  • @resnonverba137
    @resnonverba137 Год назад

    It's been classed as a collectable classic for years. Have you lived under a stone?

  • @ezraodhiambo3498
    @ezraodhiambo3498 Год назад

    I'm currently looking for one, any leads?

  • @misterdog7
    @misterdog7 Год назад

    Matching Impreza blue fingernails!

  • @Zak80-co3vo
    @Zak80-co3vo Год назад

    I just told u..that why we love this car

  • @aquapisces24
    @aquapisces24 Год назад

    this gal literally speaks my mind

  • @Hamstill
    @Hamstill 4 месяца назад

    ♠️

  • @J88HNT
    @J88HNT Год назад

    I used to own one. What a car!!!

  • @BlueberryWrap
    @BlueberryWrap Год назад

    Dude at my work has had his p1 for over 15 years he paid 9k for it and daily’s it every day

  • @TheAshrafcharles
    @TheAshrafcharles Год назад

    HADIR

  • @kenettsub18
    @kenettsub18 Год назад

    Amo el subaru impreza gc8 🫶

  • @Trophy_R
    @Trophy_R Год назад +1

    Cracking video 👍🏼summed up driving perfectly

  • @shin-i55501
    @shin-i55501 Год назад

    🇯🇵SUBARU Technology W1👍🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @stevebucuris8420
    @stevebucuris8420 Год назад +1

    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
      @Paul_AWD Год назад

      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.

  • @ほりっち-p5m
    @ほりっち-p5m Год назад +1

    SUBARU🇯🇵🗾

  • @zaamuro8408
    @zaamuro8408 Год назад +2

    Sonic Blue? You mean WR blue???

    • @johnshima01
      @johnshima01 Год назад +1

      P1 was sonic blue, slightly different shade to WR blue

  • @JKD6991
    @JKD6991 Год назад +2

    Classic design. Subaru should get back to this style instead of the new models that look like Hondas

  • @prodrive7105
    @prodrive7105 Год назад

    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.

  • @ianclark5093
    @ianclark5093 Год назад

    Great vlog.......regret selling. Flat 4 still sound great.

  • @fr4gl3
    @fr4gl3 Год назад

    It's the weight.

  • @longbar2344
    @longbar2344 Год назад

    na 22b

  • @cuzanater2027
    @cuzanater2027 Год назад

    😢😢😢😢😢😢I'm jealous!

  • @cun7sathome
    @cun7sathome Год назад

    Great vid... much preferr the urabus to the evo......

    • @longbar2344
      @longbar2344 Год назад +1

      although evos are better by far

    • @cun7sathome
      @cun7sathome Год назад

      @@longbar2344 they 100% are not

    • @longbar2344
      @longbar2344 Год назад +1

      @@cun7sathome lol just better cars. chavs drive subarus all with scooby doo in the rear

  • @carllofthouse83
    @carllofthouse83 11 месяцев назад +1

    Never had the pleasure of a wrx/sti drive. Definitely need the experience

    • @paulkearney4565
      @paulkearney4565 7 месяцев назад

      Put in on your bucket list, trust me, an experience like no other!! 💙