cashpoint Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 like a ghost is changing gears. actuall very well but it's a personal thing as to auto or man box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Originally posted by cashpoint Fact is UK Spec are high speced but that adds to there weight the only difference between my j Spec and a UK is a UK would have leather heated front seats. Which i don't like as sitting on leather in the summer can fing hurt. J SPEC RULE Don't forget that the uk-specs come with higher bhp and torque than j-specs which overcomes the weight difference. (now I wait to hear argument about faster spooling turbos etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Originally posted by AJI Don't forget that the uk-specs come with higher bhp and torque than j-specs which overcomes the weight difference. (now I wait to hear argument about faster spooling turbos etc.) You forgot about the famous agreement us J-speccers like to bang on about! To be honest I have driven both cars and like the heated seats on the UK spec and the very good brakes but for the extra money, poorer condition (years of salt laden roads) and USUALLY higher mileage I'd much rather have a J-spec. At the end of the day you could buy a 6 speed Jspec fit some Brembo's to it and probably still save a few quid over a UK spec. Either way you can't lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Originally posted by AJI Don't forget that the uk-specs come with higher bhp and torque than j-specs which overcomes the weight difference. (now I wait to hear argument about faster spooling turbos etc.) I thought J-specs had more torque?spec link could be wrong. Like cashpoint said, mine has 17's as standard as well as the bigger brakes, only thing missing is the dildos and seat heaters. Did the uk ever have foldie in mirrors, and lazy boy triptronic? Edited to say: T The link is very useful, as you can check year against chassis number, and trim spec etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Originally posted by Steve W2 To be honest I have driven both cars and like the heated seats on the UK spec and the very good brakes but for the extra money, poorer condition (years of salt laden roads) and USUALLY higher mileage I'd much rather have a J-spec. Either way you can't lose. Yes, this is what it comes down to.. most people (imho) end up with a J-spec because there is MUCH more choice when it comes to mileage, colour, auto/manual and the tend to be cheaper. The whole reason imports came over was to undercut the prices of the UK car market and for good reason. However, there are still great UK examples about with low miles and that are in good condition, you just have to be patient. I wouldnt worry about the road contidion and salt, as the UK's are all undersealed whereas j-specs are not, so if you bring a j-spec over without treating it I bet you're gonna end up with more probs than a UK that has been treated. Again with the UK's you usually have some sort of dealer history, and imports are harder to track, but its all risk at the end of the day and if you can afford to go for a car you dont know as much about. But you'll be happy with either, I guarantee it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Essex_RS Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 So whats the best model of J spec cars or closest to the uk car spec? Is it the GZ? Essex_RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Originally posted by Essex_RS So whats the best model of J spec cars or closest to the uk car spec? Is it the GZ? http://www.mkivsupra.net/imports/differences.html All the info you want is on here somewhere mate, have a look around for yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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