Rb320 are they worth it?
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330 m sport is a nice car mate but they drink a lot!
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if you are going to go for a UK car. I would go for the RB 320 all day long, the hawk STI is the best of the uk newage cars, without question IMO. I have had an 04, 55 and currently own an 07 plate, all STI's i have spent about £2k on a stage 3 suspension set up, and os map with an afterburn vortex back box and in a word the car is epic. ive done 45k miles and it hasnt missed a beat. Good luck with whatever you decide scoobys are off the chain fun, albeit high running costs..
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Depends what you want from your ride, if its a unmodded daily with kudos and style get the rb320, if you fancy modding to your taste/ requirements, uk sti and if your a week end track ***** then spec c.
All great cars, and all within reach for the same sort of money.
Don't agree with the comment about running costs,as there is nothing out there that can do what a subaru does for anywhere near the money, the only comparable car is an evo and they cost more to buy twice as much to service and do a fair bit less to the gallon.
And scoobs sound soooo much better too
All great cars, and all within reach for the same sort of money.
Don't agree with the comment about running costs,as there is nothing out there that can do what a subaru does for anywhere near the money, the only comparable car is an evo and they cost more to buy twice as much to service and do a fair bit less to the gallon.
And scoobs sound soooo much better too
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Don't agree with the comment about running costs,as there is nothing out there that can do what a subaru does for anywhere near the money, the only comparable car is an evo and they cost more to buy twice as much to service and do a fair bit less to the gallon.
And scoobs sound soooo much better too
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I saw a lovely one at crossroads last night, very low milliage 5K but not cheap
http://unityautomotive.co.uk/used/ca...rb320-ppp--313
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http://unityautomotive.co.uk/used/ca...rb320-ppp--313
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this would get my look for the same money as an RB
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3314263.htm
but as stated in my first post, its a personal choice / preference / desire.
im not a fan of the twin scroll on the one in the link but i am a fan of the type 20 / 25 and this one has had a few choice mods and a power hike! which i am a fan of.
best bet is to test drive one of each and decide from there as this could go on for months, end of the day it is YOU who has to live with it no one else so get test driving
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3314263.htm
but as stated in my first post, its a personal choice / preference / desire.
im not a fan of the twin scroll on the one in the link but i am a fan of the type 20 / 25 and this one has had a few choice mods and a power hike! which i am a fan of.
best bet is to test drive one of each and decide from there as this could go on for months, end of the day it is YOU who has to live with it no one else so get test driving
Still, very nice, and an obvious alternative to a similarly priced RB320.
Very nice though
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£18,250 seems £1k or £2k too much. My Nov 2006 Type 20 with 360bhp and 42k miles and full Litchfield history was £15,000 6 months ago. £3k seems quite a premium for a lower mileage (42k's not high) and 30bhp.
Still, very nice, and an obvious alternative to a similarly priced RB320.
Very nice though
Still, very nice, and an obvious alternative to a similarly priced RB320.
Very nice though
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If your looking at one make sure it has the 3rd bearing re-work rear shocks. Most have now as the standard ones started knocking early on and were replaced with re-worked units. Also try and get leather or even better lether & alcantara seats. Check out the RB owners club, there are one or two nice examples for sale.
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Also there is talk about the 2.5 engine being weak and suffering piston problems. Im unaware of any Rb's to yet suffer this. I have seen a few RB's that have covered near 80k miles so they cant be that weak. If you dont go for huge power on a standard non forged engine, use good oil and 99 ron fuel you should be fine.
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Also there is talk about the 2.5 engine being weak and suffering piston problems. Im unaware of any Rb's to yet suffer this. I have seen a few RB's that have covered near 80k miles so they cant be that weak. If you dont go for huge power on a standard non forged engine, use good oil and 99 ron fuel you should be fine.
Anyway, from the RB320 forum (head gasket rather than pistons)
"Posted 13 April 2011 - 07:38 PM
Hi guys,
I don't post very often but defo check in everyday for snoop. I have some bad news on No 151. The head cylinder gasket has failed apparently, I was out on Sat for a drive in the sunshine, quite spirited but nothing exceptional, my water temp gauge started climbing from the usual mark, I pulled in straight away. On inspection no obvious leaks or hoses loose?. Let the car cool down for an hour and a half and was followed home the couple of miles by the RAC. The car was only serviced 4weeks ago so I knew all the fluid levels were spot on. Had the car checked at the house by Duncan at Hypertech on Monday, diagnosis, fooked gasket :sweatingbullets: , got a second opinion from Subaru main dealer, diagnosis, fooked gasket.
I am a bit perplexed as the car has wanted for nothing, best oils, serviced on the button every year etc, always heated up and cooled down, defi gauges let me know when oil temp is up to speed before using boost and the turbo timer keeps it running after driving to cool turbo. Main dealer was happy to take photos etc and send report to Subaru UK but I was advised that no out of warranty good will payment has ever been made.
To say I am gutted is an understatement, got a bill of circa £1600 pounds for new gasket, parts and labour. Only good thing is the new gasket parts and labour will have a 3year/60000 miles warranty guarantee."
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I would think they suffer the same problems that Hawk Sti's, ie occasional piston/ringland failure and cylinder heads. Nothing prodrive have done is likely to have altered the basic 2.5 issues as the map on the Hawk Sti's does n't appear to be the issue. Not saying they're not great cars - they are: v torquey, modded suspension, look the dogs.
Anyway, from the RB320 forum (head gasket rather than pistons)
"Posted 13 April 2011 - 07:38 PM
Hi guys,
I don't post very often but defo check in everyday for snoop. I have some bad news on No 151. The head cylinder gasket has failed apparently, I was out on Sat for a drive in the sunshine, quite spirited but nothing exceptional, my water temp gauge started climbing from the usual mark, I pulled in straight away. On inspection no obvious leaks or hoses loose?. Let the car cool down for an hour and a half and was followed home the couple of miles by the RAC. The car was only serviced 4weeks ago so I knew all the fluid levels were spot on. Had the car checked at the house by Duncan at Hypertech on Monday, diagnosis, fooked gasket :sweatingbullets: , got a second opinion from Subaru main dealer, diagnosis, fooked gasket.
I am a bit perplexed as the car has wanted for nothing, best oils, serviced on the button every year etc, always heated up and cooled down, defi gauges let me know when oil temp is up to speed before using boost and the turbo timer keeps it running after driving to cool turbo. Main dealer was happy to take photos etc and send report to Subaru UK but I was advised that no out of warranty good will payment has ever been made.
To say I am gutted is an understatement, got a bill of circa £1600 pounds for new gasket, parts and labour. Only good thing is the new gasket parts and labour will have a 3year/60000 miles warranty guarantee."
Anyway, from the RB320 forum (head gasket rather than pistons)
"Posted 13 April 2011 - 07:38 PM
Hi guys,
I don't post very often but defo check in everyday for snoop. I have some bad news on No 151. The head cylinder gasket has failed apparently, I was out on Sat for a drive in the sunshine, quite spirited but nothing exceptional, my water temp gauge started climbing from the usual mark, I pulled in straight away. On inspection no obvious leaks or hoses loose?. Let the car cool down for an hour and a half and was followed home the couple of miles by the RAC. The car was only serviced 4weeks ago so I knew all the fluid levels were spot on. Had the car checked at the house by Duncan at Hypertech on Monday, diagnosis, fooked gasket :sweatingbullets: , got a second opinion from Subaru main dealer, diagnosis, fooked gasket.
I am a bit perplexed as the car has wanted for nothing, best oils, serviced on the button every year etc, always heated up and cooled down, defi gauges let me know when oil temp is up to speed before using boost and the turbo timer keeps it running after driving to cool turbo. Main dealer was happy to take photos etc and send report to Subaru UK but I was advised that no out of warranty good will payment has ever been made.
To say I am gutted is an understatement, got a bill of circa £1600 pounds for new gasket, parts and labour. Only good thing is the new gasket parts and labour will have a 3year/60000 miles warranty guarantee."
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As great as this place is, it's far from gospel
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iam not really seeing the problem here, if you bought it as a no cost daily driver, iam afriad the 2.5 isnt quite the correct car, these cars are money sinks, if the head gasket goes its a good excuse to forge the engine ( dont cost a whole lot more ) and get a head gasket that dont go ! i have a hawk sti , no issues so far but have money set aside for the inevitable rebuild, then more power, win win.
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iam not really seeing the problem here, if you bought it as a no cost daily driver, iam afriad the 2.5 isnt quite the correct car, these cars are money sinks, if the head gasket goes its a good excuse to forge the engine ( dont cost a whole lot more ) and get a head gasket that dont go ! i have a hawk sti , no issues so far but have money set aside for the inevitable rebuild, then more power, win win.