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Old 07 August 2017, 04:55 PM
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I've worked on a pig farm. I know disgusting. And this is it:

Old 16 August 2017, 07:49 PM
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Can you not keep both! Is it a spec B ? Auto or manual sorry I know nothing about these. Looking forward to see the new thread
Old 16 August 2017, 09:36 PM
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It's got the bilstein suspension from a spec b, but the engine is basically the same as a jdm impreza, with a twinscroll turbo. The gearbox is an auto, with the options of manual sequential clutch less changes. Someone on the Internet said the gearbox was a co-development with porche.
I'd love to keep both. The wagon is such a great car to throw around, the power delivery is great and the noise is just perfect.
I'll be updating the thread on the members cars section as I go. The next big step is a visit from Tim Farmer. Hopefully shortly followed by paperwork from the dvla.
Old 16 August 2017, 09:43 PM
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Nice! Watch out for the CD player....
https://www.pistonheads.com/regulars...-carpool/36623
Old 26 August 2017, 06:28 PM
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Just been giving the wagon a polish to take some pictures for the for sale ad. I've just started using poor boys black hole. While I don't think it'll last as long as my favourite finishkare product, it goes on and off really easily and gives an amazing shine:

Going on

Not bad for an old girl.

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Old 29 August 2017, 01:32 PM
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Great read from start to finish.

Interesting for me, as I'm thinking of moving to a WRX wagon with PPP.... and then an epic plot twist at the end, as I'll be moving from a Gen 4 Legacy

Although mine's just the bog standard 2.0 auto, I think you'll really enjoy the twinscroll. They're great cars, and very practical (aside from being a bit big for some parking spaces)
If I could afford a twinscroll, i'd probably just upgrade to that.
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I've just this posted the ad.
Got a feeling I'm making a mistake here...

https://www.scoobynet.com/subaru-444...l#post11962679
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Just gave the headlights a polish ahead of a potential buyer viewing the car tomorrow. I wish I'd done it months ago. They came up a treat and look fantastic.

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Wagon now sold.
Time to crack on with the leggy!
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Nice one. The king is dead. Long live the king!
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Driving it to the viewing, I was more and more concerned I was making a mistake. The wagon is so much more nimble and responsive than the leggy. And in better condition.
So, now I've got a bit of cash it's time to get the leggy to where it needs to be.
But I suspect one day I'll be back in an impreza, even if it's called wrx sti....
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Continued here....

https://www.scoobynet.com/projects-4...l#post11964435




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