In comes the STI. Japan imported, about 60k miles on it and nearly mint condition. I really like this car.
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These cars were rated at about 280hp due to the gentleman's agreement in Japan. All cars were restricted to 280 or less but many were much more. The STI was apparently around 300hp while cars like the GTRs were closer to 325. The 97 STI is only 2800lbs vs 3250 for a GTR. This car is physically much smaller and feels pretty nimble.
Of all the cars that were offered in trade to me, this is the only one I considered. I'm a huge fan of the show Initial D and this car is in it. The main characters father has one in the fourth season. It's the only car to flat out beat the main character in a race (due to his dad driving)
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So when I get my FD painted I will have 2 Initial D cars and I think that's pretty cool!
I will have to get a sound clip of the car. It sounds pretty badass. You definitely know when a Subaru with exhaust is in the area. The sound is unmistakable.