Infected by sti

iTrader: (6)

That is a fine looking bit of kit

What's done to that?

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

You just don't know when to give up.

So why you still here, don't let the door hit you on the ar$e on the way out.
Nice car, now pop out and stick a can of beans or something on the roof and take another pic and post that up.

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

So the OP trades in his Impeza for a new KIA and gets slated for it.....FFS people get a ******* grip.

Moley

iTrader: (9)

The OP stated that the Impreza makes no sense due to the costs, yet his logic is flawed, which has been pointed out to him.... rightly or wrongly.

A couple of his posts are slightly antagonistic, so it's hardly suprising he gets a response.

Hardly a 'FFS' is it?

jayallen

iTrader: (31)

How do you expect him to react Gary? He gave his reasons behind the move yet the SN financial advisers jump in trying to point out the error of his ways....

TBH, if that Escos his actually his then that's a big to the haters..

Moley

iTrader: (9)

Some people (my post included) were trying to explain that his logic was flawed and there were other financial aspects that should have been taken into account, although i'd agree some of the other comments about changing to a Kia were a bit OTT.

Personally i couldn't care less if he has a Cosworth, a Kia, or a Lamborghini.... with all the ''i've sold my Impreza as they are crap and the owners are scum'' posts that pop up on here, a lot of owners will be very defensive of the marque they like.

leeds_182

iTrader: (2)

This. People seem to find it hard to leave a marque behind without a parting shot.

Tbh I couldn't afford to run my Subaru as a daily but as a petrol head I think the yearly costs as a second car are worth it for the enjoyment.

Pablofb7

iTrader: (2)

I bought mine with my heart - head never got a look in

I've had 3 fantastic years with it but circumstances change in all our lives; mine for the worse, so I will have to put it up for sale

However, the minute those same circumstances improve enough I'll be back.

I can't imagine someone could use the K word in the same sentence, especially on here and not expect some sort of reaction. But, hey it's a free country...
Until my plan for world domination gets going.

Paul

Donnie Brasco 46

iTrader: (2)

You don't need to get it serviced at a main dealer to keep the warranty. The office of fair trading saw to that years ago. As long as the service done is in accordance to the service schedule and carried out by a vat registered garage then it'll be covered.

Fair play to him, no doubt it'll be cheaper to run, but the outlay to buy it is quite high. But each to their own.

Still waiting for the image of his second car with a can of beans on it though lol

nick172sport

iTrader: (6)

tbh honest i got rid off my scoob went for a clio 172 insurance went up lol pile off crap now thinking skoda vrs had a kia in 2000 and there rubbish

MattyB1983

iTrader: (51)

I still can't get my head around the idea of buying a new kia to save money. He's gonna lose 5 grand in the first year of ownership in depreciation alone.
How is that financial sense ??

powerwrx

iTrader: (11)

as much as it pained me to do so, i too had to sell up and move away from subaru for a while which got me looking for a family car, spacious, good mpg, lowish tax and not too bad looking and ended up going for a kia too which ticked all the boxes... granted they arnt to everyones taste but you cant argue with the warrenty and actually well equiped for the money.. aircon, bluetooth connection sterio with built in speaker phone, full leather. its actually a nice place to be sat when your inside. i went for the Kia Soul, as i wanted something abit different looking from the 'car' so to speak. be assured this will only be in my possesion untill im not paying almost another mortgage in child care payments and once that is over it will be passed onto the missus and i will be back in something more suited to me probably a wide track sti blob...but we'll see.

Flaps

iTrader: (1)

I don't get it!

You could afford to run it and you liked it but instead you went out and spent more money on something that you admit isn't as good and are now trying to make it sound like a wise decision?

If it would have been to save cash then I think everyone would have agreed with you and said 'fair enough', I think it's the fact that you put 'money is not an issue' that's prompted all these replies.

lordharding

iTrader: (1)

Looks like its best to leave quietly if we leave the beloved marque rather then a
Goodbye thread.

Stick_man

You can use Genuine or OEM parts with the correct spec of oil required for the vehicle and the warrenty is in tact. The garage has to be VAT registered and a fully working garage and its ok. Make sure the paint work warrnety parts is stamped EVERY 12 month regardless of the service. If you rack up enough miles in 6 months, get it serviced, do not get body work check done. Every 12 months from date of registration.

Level 3 Rio is actually is a very ncie car, Kia's in the past 5 years have totally changed are actually a decently built, well spec'd car for the money. The 7 year warrenty is pretty comprehensive too,

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

Yep, me too.

biggi

iTrader: (3)

Some people on this forum are just full of ****, honest people get a life, the guy posted a topic, thinking we would advise him without the pathetic and child like comments, I have posted very little on this forum as the click gang get involved and jump on the band wagon, why can people just be nice and comment without being judgmental. Anyway rant over,

I have two cars as running the subaru full time is expensive, I bought a fiat 500 and kit cost me pennies to run, I use that as my daily drive and the subaru for special occasions, it cost much less per year, if I was you I would of considered that as a option as driving the subaru for the fun factor and the big smile it puts on ur face is priceless, hope u enjoy the new car mate.

Brun

......now you could have saved a few more pennies and bought a fiat panda without the pretty 500 frock
What time do you think you can fit me in for a short back and sides with a trim on top?

biggi

iTrader: (3)

Bruno, give me the time and I will be there, u might be shocked as I am a 18 st bald headed gentle giant lol ;-) :-))

Pablofb7

iTrader: (2)

Now that's a photo we have to see, Biggi

PFB

Maz

iTrader: (34)

This whole thread seems a wind up. An ill conceived one at that too. It starts off with Imprezas are expensive to run blah blah and I'm buying something more economical. Then goes on to say this is my second car, an Escort Cosworth which is hardly a paragon of economy.
The OP has traded the Impreza in a for a newer more economical runabout, perfectly understandable. However he will still has the Cosworth for high days and holidays so wont miss the Impreza. What is the point of this thread?

urban

iTrader: (1)

Your choice as to what you drive ultimately - no one else's

But I would not believe 70mpg for one minute.

LMC

Only read the first page but

what an absoloute helmet.

biggi

iTrader: (3)

Lol what me in a500 lol, tbh the mrs drives it more than me lol, on the flip side it's a cracking car, got all the toys fitted, glass roof and its white, the best thing is when I have been driving the 500 then jumping into STI power it puts the biggest smile on m face.

nyscooby

iTrader: (12)

overall... the post is moot...

sell the scooby.. buy an 06 TDCI focus... save money... all round.

who cares. your new car will make yiu happy

XDevil666

Personally i think once you have sold your scooby - your account on this forum should just be instantly closed on here

But yeah running the Scoob as a full on daily runner if you have a good set of miles to cover would make the impretza a void! but so would all high end gas guzzlers.

But for the 12k i would have personally gone for a nice audi or BMW a few years old and stuck a private plate on

Beemer_Deano

Why all the Kia hate?

I ran a (last shape) AWD Sportage Titan for 5 years as my daily. It was comfortable, well equipped, very reliable and reasonably cheap to run for a soft roader. The few issues it did have were covered under the 7 year/100,000 mile warranty with no quibbles. They even replaced a set of bushes at 75k which I was sure they'd argue were "wear & tear".

When I sold it with 92k on the clock it had averaged 2 grand a year in depreciation, so I consider it owed me nowt. My Evo lost 4 grand in four years and 10k miles.

That being said, I wouldn't try and argue that financial reasons weren't a major consideration in picking it, obviously they were, as a package it was excellent VFM. I'd happily have another Kia.

Though I still wouldn't drive a Rio

Deano

Tidgy

you missed out

kia

miles of smiles -5650

subaru

miles of smiles +12000

if moneys no problem then you doing it all wrong! lol

dunx

iTrader: (3)

Having met the OP a few years ago....

If I'd known he had that in the garage at home, I'd have asked for a demo ! LOL.

Mine has been in a shed for the last year, I'm dieseasel Golf powered to get to and from work, but by next year she'll be back if things work out this year.

So long as Moley will insure someone who smells of diesel

dunx

P.S. Bangernomics is the place to be ! 50+ mpg today on a run across the Pennines to Manc. He won't miss the Scoob with a Cossie to fall back on...

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

No one was really hating the kia, or the OP, we all just think he's got his sum's wrong, and should of had a bit of extra tuition in the maths department.