Hi Smuldge,
I see, instead of GDB, the Automatic Ver 9 Impreza is called GDA if that's what you meant? Any spec differences in terms of AWD and engine?
Thanks,
Ken
Hi, Ken. It is a coincidence that my real name is called Ken too.
The WRX chassis are known as GDA while WRX STI chassis are known as GDB.
If you are comparing between GDA and GDB in terms of AWD and engine, they are different. If I am not mistaken, GDA are using EJ205 engine while GDB are using 2 litre EJ207 (only for Japanese market) or 2.5 litre EJ257 (for international market). The AWD differs because GDA are not equipped with DCCD unlike GDB.
As a great fan of the Impreza WRX STI, I hope I am able to help you on this thread.
if you want to tell if the advert is a lie (1.6 advertised as a 2.0), very easy, ask for a picture of the engine bay.... even a glance will tell you all you need to know. So far as that goes, i dont see any issues there.
I am however not sure if there ever a v9 GDB that came 'standard' as an auto (i know GDA's came in automatic formats bit not sure about the GDB's)
**incase you didnt already know, gda = wrx, gdb = wrx sti < these 2 are quite diferent
Actually, a picture of the VIN number plate is enough. Anything that is not written as EJ207 or EJ257 on the engine type, then they are definitely not STI models.
From what I know no GDB Impreza WRX STI ever came with automatic transmission.
From the oldest WRX STI until now, all of them are never equipped with automatic transmission with the exception of GVF WRX STI (Version 10). Only for this generation, a 5 speed automatic transmission is available for WRX STI but they only came with EJ257 (2.5 litre) engines even for the Japanese market. The EJ207 (2 litre) is never paired with an automatic transmission before.