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Old 19 January 2018, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Hol
Does anyone know what happened to:

Puff themagic wagon.
Trout
Pete Croney
Last saw PMD doing one of the rounds of scoobysprint stayed in one of the other lads folks pubs just near Elvington who was competing as well we all had a skin full in the bar the night before, and trout sure I saw him in a porche at one of the NBO's a while back as for peter after he went **** up with scoobysport haven't heard anything.
Old 20 January 2018, 02:36 PM
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just back on here after a sabbatical , on my 5th Scooby , just bought a 2004 STI in blue , had one brand new in that year exactly the same .
Old 20 January 2018, 04:40 PM
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39,Scooby less but I'm looking again
Old 20 January 2018, 05:49 PM
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I've been on here since 2003, used to be active most days, the good old days which I miss so much! I owned 7, yes 7 various Impreza's, mostly blobeyes, one bugeye, all STi's except one WRX, 2 JDM STi's also. Every one of them a fantastic car.

Today, January 2018, I own a Golf R DSG and have actually been looking recently to try and import the latest shape WRX STi either 2014 or 2015. But sadly the total cost would be in the region of 30k as I discovered.

I'm absolutely not interested in the 2.5 engine otherwise I'd buy a UK car for around 20-21k.

Mike.Wood used to be on here most days also, he was the Technical Director of Prodrive and would always be here giving loads of good advice back in the day.

I'm 54 now and will for sure have another STi in this life!

Best wishes,

Greg
Old 21 January 2018, 01:57 PM
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I still come on now and again.
Old 21 January 2018, 06:42 PM
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been a member since aug 2006, had 9 imprezas ranging from a couple of ra's, bug and blob eye wagons, new age and classic sti's

46 now, still look around but prices are going daft

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Old 21 January 2018, 06:43 PM
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just to add the only problem i had in all that time was a faulty air flow sensor
Old 21 January 2018, 07:32 PM
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ive been here a while
Old 21 January 2018, 07:38 PM
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2011
Due to retire in just over a year.
Owned an Impreza wagon every day since Sep 2000 and i don't ever want to be without one.
Because, come rain, come shine, it's the most fun you can have with your clothes on.
Old 31 January 2018, 01:28 AM
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2009 and first log on for a while , never posted much but always enjoyed reading the posts and recognise a lot of usernames. Age 37 not had a Scooby for 8 years but currently in the market for a hawk wagon head says there's better cars out there now ... but heart disagrees. There's something about Subaru that gets under your skin
Old 31 January 2018, 02:14 PM
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Default you youngsters

i am now 68 7 Subarus later 3 skylines Evo 6 tme and a few more no age to enjoying yourself
Old 31 January 2018, 03:33 PM
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Not on forum a lot, no idea how long I've been a member! 50 year old, bought my first Subaru in 1984, I took delivery of one of the first Impreza's in the UK in Aug 1994, still got a Type-R that I've owned for 15 years.
Is that Old Timer enough for you :-)
Old 01 February 2018, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by big keith
i am now 68 7 Subarus later 3 skylines Evo 6 tme and a few more no age to enjoying yourself
Old 01 February 2018, 08:05 PM
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Old 03 February 2018, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by chris270181
2009 and first log on for a while , never posted much but always enjoyed reading the posts and recognise a lot of usernames. Age 37 not had a Scooby for 8 years but currently in the market for a hawk wagon head says there's better cars out there now ... but heart disagrees. There's something about Subaru that gets under your skin
Well I picked up my 4th impreza yesterday hatch wrx ( I know) but ticked boxes that I required. Decently quick although does seem to run out of puff up the rev range .Coming from an auto 9-3 turbo noobtune 250ish bhp feels similar in performance , but just more entertaining to drive. 250mile trip home was a breeze to be honest and didn't too terrible on fuel either.

Old 04 February 2018, 01:58 AM
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I logged on today after wondering about the Subaru scene. Seems crazy to think how busy this place used to be in the members gallery!

Anyway, I’ve just turned 41 and still have 2 Imprezas. I just stumbled across this pic of my V6 sti & posted it on IG earlier.

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She’s tucked away in the garage still.

Anyone doing OS mapping these days? My bugeye wagon needs one.
Old 04 February 2018, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MattOz

I think only Floyd and Tim Whiteside still have Imprezas.
For some of us it will always be in the Blood.

Still got 2 Scoobs, along with an R34 GTR so I guess I could class myself as a diehard petrolhead

Russell

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Old 06 February 2018, 06:05 PM
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I've logged in today for the first time since 2014, the time before that would probably of been in 2007 when moved away from the marque.

​​​​​​​i joined up in in Jan '03 but bought my STi 4 way back in early '00.

There are a few names I recognise, like Alcazar, Hol and T5nyw I'm sure many more of you are were posting back then but the old grey matter ain't as good as it used to be.

The only reason I logged back on is to do a little research as I'm thinking of rejoining the fold with something like GC8 V ltd but what I really fancy is a s202.

Off to do some reading....

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Old 06 February 2018, 07:06 PM
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I remember your name I used to be FatManScooby. I’m back in a Sti Hatch
Old 06 February 2018, 07:40 PM
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Still have the same Scoob i bought back in 2005, its in bits but I still have it. Hope to have her back on the road within a month or two.

37 now



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Old 13 February 2018, 01:00 PM
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As Matt says, I still have mine, well my second Impreza. I put a deposit down for my first in 1998 and waited a year for it to be available brand new. The second was in 2000, which I still have (swapped it because the current one had A/C). I think it has to be one of the most track driven Impreza's on here, having driven most UK circuits and a couple in Europe. It's even had Chris Harris drive it around Spa!
Old 20 March 2018, 08:45 PM
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Still here, 50 this year, Subaru less currently but looking for a good classic with a STRONG budget . You’re never too old.
Old 20 March 2018, 09:03 PM
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...50 this year...
Same (Sep). Gutting...gutting lol

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Old 20 March 2018, 09:12 PM
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August 25th Joz. Lol
Old 20 March 2018, 09:13 PM
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You're exactly 2 weeks younger.
Old 20 March 2018, 09:15 PM
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Don’t worry, there’s still life after 50, 60 and maybe even 70.
Old 20 March 2018, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthWalesSam
Don’t worry, there’s still life after 50, 60 and maybe even 70.

... Only if I change my sedentary ways.
Otherwise it's gonna be a classic case of thank you and goodnight! LOL
Old 20 March 2018, 09:42 PM
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Still have first scoob........we.bought in 2004.



purchased these two recently.........




red & silver are auto, the manual black one getting hard to drive (clutch getting to heavy for the old bones. 63 this year and not giving up. :
Old 21 March 2018, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by joz8968
Same (Sep). Gutting...gutting lol
Originally Posted by Pete
Still here, 50 this year, Subaru less currently but looking for a good classic with a STRONG budget . You’re never too old.
I’m in Vegas doing my 50 at the moment. Been to LA and Mexico already this trip.

In fact, ive just been into Hooters to buy TShirts for all my old school mates as one of them has a 50th a party the day after I return.

i probably could’ve bought a another Scooby if I’d stayed home!!

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Old 21 March 2018, 08:28 PM
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had about 10 subarus and know got a s202 still young i am only 68

you cant beat a YELLOW S202

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