corsa120
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im needing some help
i really dont no what scooby's there are there seem to be so many variations what with ra's/sti/wrx/type-s etc etc
im gonna be purchasing a scooby soon and i really wanna no whats what?
i not goin any older they 2000 w-v reg and no higher than 02-plate and yes i do like the froggy look scooby lol.
basically my question is what should i buy and i have about 7k
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Kathryn W
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1997/1998 model i think is the nicest!
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Robin
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an MY2000 STI5. the 2 door one, non bug eye.
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Kathryn W
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P1
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Robin
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for 7k
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corsa120
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kool i check that rob
on the newer shape i think the wide arches make up for frog eyes in my opinion. but the 01-02 shape impreza arent as quick are they???
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JadeM
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quote: Originally posted by robmarriott
for 7k
No but STi TypeR 2door which is basically the same car!!
I take it insurance is no probs....for imports ect
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corsa120
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p1 is about double what i have to spend lol
plus if i had the odd 16k i would not be buyin a subaru, names like tvr/nsx/porsche come to mind
and insurance is no big deal im 24 with full no claims no acc/cons etc im gettin quoted like 700 quid fully comp on nearly all subaru's i enter into my quotes
[Edited on 23-07-2006 by corsa120]
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JadeM
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quote: Originally posted by corsa120
kool i check that rob
on the newer shape i think the wide arches make up for frog eyes in my opinion. but the 01-02 shape impreza arent as quick are they???
Bugeye WRX is not that quick standard...........few mods & remap will sort that out!!!
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Eck
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They arn't awesomely quick but my dad had his de-cat'd, upgraded fuel pump and re-map and its now 280bhp and isn't shy. You could probably pick up a half decent bugeye for about 7k though
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SetH
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uhm for 7k uk turbo im afraid if you dont want older than 2000.
an STi 6 on a W/V can fetch 12k
If you look hard enough and you are lucky you might get a fairly decent STi 4 for that money. The type R`s do attract more money again have seen STi 3/4 Type R's for over 10k.
Have a look on pistonheads to see what 7k will get you. you might get yourself a nice 99/00 uk turbo with a few mods.
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SetH
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you really do get what you pay for with these cars, unless you are very lucky.
check the GC number on the VIN plate agaisnt websites that have the full model listings. my old impreza STi was on a W plate but was in fact a 98 version 4. The guy tried to sell it as a version 6.
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SetH
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nice uk turbo here for 7k :
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/88645.htm
version 3 type R, only 6.5k i dont like it personally though tbh http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/83483.htm
version 4 type R, looks a steal http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/82132.htm
plenty of version 4 STi's they all start at 7.5k upwards though.
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abdus
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^^this is a nice one you found SetH...
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Eck
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The Ver. III is a bit ott, but the Ver. IV is absolute gorgeous and 330bhp! And I'm guessing its been owned by an enthusiast so it'll be in good nick, a bargain by the looks of it.
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SetH
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I would still approach it with caution, although factory figures are 280 bhp commonly accepted they make 300. needs more than exhaust to get 330 though, hope he hasnt just whacked on a boost controller.
Id go for it if it had a massive pile of paperwork, plus its around the 60k STi red top die a death engine phase. maybe im paranoid by a huge number of STi`s do throw engines, even standard ones.
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Eck
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You may be right there, its also suspicious that its at a bargain price because of a scuffed bumper... but its definately a car to be looked into.
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Steve
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buy a CTR instead, for instant god status
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iceman
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quote: Originally posted by Kathryn W
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not for 7k you wont lol RB5 maybe
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Marc
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quote: Originally posted by robmarriott
an MY2000 STI5. the 2 door one, non bug eye.
That would be an STi 6
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AK
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i paid 13k for my STi IV TypeR with 40k miles..... It was imaculate though, warranty etc.
agree with seth.... its going to be a newish UK car for that sort of money.
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Tommy
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DONT get the UK300
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Marc
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quote: Originally posted by iceman
not for 7k you wont lol RB5 maybe
And then you would get a UK Turbo with PPP cheaoer than an RB5 that probably isn't WR Sport spec...
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ShEp
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i know of a 1998 model uk turbo with prodrive pack
£4000
i was looking into it but just cant afford the running costs yet
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nik
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What about an Evo? If your VERY lucky you might get hold of a 5 for 7k. Deff a 4 though, and we all know they are superior to Scoobys
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