I am currently in Tokyo and it was very kindly suggested that I might like to take a visit to the largest Subaru dealer in Japan which not only has a wide range of cars for sale, but also a STI/Rally Car gallery including actual cars that have won Le Mans and RWC.
Heaps of nice Liberty/Legacy’s on site. Brick red leather options, aero strakes, mesh grilles, heated wipers, Bilstein editions, square tail pipes on Gen Vs and even a Tommy Kiara version of a B4. Many photos to follow.
INSIDE THE DEALERSHIPVIEWING WINDOW SO YOU CAN WATCH YOUR CAR BEING SERVICEDObviously, they take pride here, so not only can you watch your car being serviced, but you can also go inside the workshop and discuss your car with the mechanic whilst it is on the hoist.
STI PARTS FOR SALEVariety of STI parts for sale on the show room floor. Coilovers, exhausts, strut braces, clothing etc.
VARIOUS LEGACY’SMany to choose from and like... a few things that stood out to me.
Quad tip, mesh grille, brick red seats (Note the cup noodles in the centre console).
Bilstein B4 (Window visors, Recaro seats et al).
Random Gen III with Different Grille/BumperGen IV Sports edition with nice diffuser and K2 style tipsHeated Wind Shield WipersRows of GTsStrakes/Spats on a Bunch of CarsGen V with Sports GrillLegacy Eyesight OptionGen IV GT with Lip and Rims Coming In For ServicingTommy Kiara B6 EditionHella Modded Gen III WagonBilstein STI Gen IV Wagon [???]Rectangular Tip Optioned Gen VSpoiler Optioned Gen VOTHER CARS OF NOTESTI Impressa (I really want one of these!!!)BRZ (Very cramped interior FYI)I got myself several hardcover photo intensive books, a Legacy badge and a JDM coin holder.
The array of JDM options is massive. Went through the Gen 4 accessories book and suffice to say, most options/accessories are also considerably cheaper...STI Lips are around $350 - $400 (presumably installed
) and you could buy the folded mirror option for about $160. Try that at Docklands!
The staff were all super nice. The STI/Gallery part wasn't open, but they allowed us in unsupervised after it was explained I came from Australia (and a Liberty Club), they also spent a considerable amount of time with me pawing through the accessories book trying to find the parts I wanted. You could also test drive the cars provided you have an international licence and Japanese skills/friends/family.
It was a great afternoon. Thanks for reading.
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