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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 08:56 PM
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Lookin to save up for an impreza as I love em!!
Can u guys advise me as to the best buys?
Im lookin for basically the cheapest scooby I can get really!! So an old one I guess!! Has to be a saloon one tho, as I dnt like the estates Thanks all
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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Oh and with smallest engine possible too
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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ne1?
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Smallest engine I really wouldnt bother!!
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 11:04 PM
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if u want something small engined, a scooby isnt the rite way forward. The small engined models to be honest suck. Go for a civic vti or similar
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 12:31 AM
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cheap is not always best my friend. Pick up a cheap one and within days it could cost hundreads if not thousands. If you can't afford a good condition, full history etc i would stay clear.
My thoughts.....no doubt some will disagree


[quote=MikeZR]Hi Guys


Im lookin for basically the cheapest scooby I can get really!!
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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I agree with nik on this one.... Scoobys dont generally come cheap Im afraid, so a cheap scooby will have its issue's and a small engined subaru?? defeats the purpose doesn't it
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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My first a uk99 turbo, still goes well, so go for one of them

Then after a while get something with a bit more grunt or spend loads modding it
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 07:20 PM
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buying a cheap one will be a big risk and i would not advise it at all its worth saving that little longer and get a decent example as if they go wrong its not a cheap car to put right, its not just that mate the running cost are not bad but not good either, you have got to remember the old ones are as much as 12 yrs old all i can say is if you do get one budget for some new tyres a full service and a cambelt change for some piece of mind then cross your fingers and hope nothing goes wrong whilst having loads of fun as these are great cars all the best though mate
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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Don't like wagons, what sort of a comment is that...........

You fool !!

I believe the justy has a nice small engine

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Old Jan 21, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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Don't like wagons, what sort of a comment is that...........

You fool !!


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And black is the fastest colour.



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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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lovely looking wagon mate
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 12:25 AM
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I guess the Impreza Sport would be your best choice then ?, but as already said, they don`t come cheap so do your home work first and make sure you can afford the running costs.
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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look at the dyno read out, 30 bhp.. if you can find an older model with that engine you laughing

V.Nice wagon though!

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeZR
Hi Guys

Lookin to save up for an impreza as I love em!!
Can u guys advise me as to the best buys?
Im lookin for basically the cheapest scooby I can get really!! So an old one I guess!! Has to be a saloon one tho, as I dnt like the estates Thanks all

Oh and with smallest engine possible too
Right... it's a little known fact that Subaru also produce models for other manufacturers to badge as their own. This keeps costs down for both parties, streamlines expensive manufacturing runs, and gives Subaru a chance to test out new technologies on the quiet. One of these "stealth" Subarus I think would be perfect for you.

The model I am thinking about is conservatively priced between 5,695 - £7,595 for a NEW vehicle. yes I know... that is VERY cheap for a new car, but hey that happenes when a major maunfacturer can double-up on it's manufacturing runs.

I know what your hoping, that this "subaru" will also have the blistering performance associated with it's correctly badged relatives... and you won't be disappointed. The 0-60 time is a blistering 16.3 seconds, produced by an amazing 60bhp at 6500 rpm, measured AT THE WHEELS !! All from an amazing slimmed down traditional flat4 subaru boxer running at a whole 998cc.

This helps to ensure everyone will be completely satisfied by ownership of this car.... yourself, the insurance company (Group 2), and even Tree-Huggers will love you as it will take the car a whole 6 months to put out enough exhaust fumes to kill off the rain forests of the world (55.4 mpg combined).

I'm guessing you're now screaming at me to put you out of your misery and tell you what the damn car is so you can rush out and put a deposit down (HUGE waiting list sorry).

This has to be the IDEAL first car for a potential Scooby owner worried about engine size.

Well here is is good buddy... enjoy:

http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-review-...es.aspx?RT=652

Keep safe.

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by NorthDownsScooby
Right... it's a little know fact that Subaru also produce models for other manufacturers to badge as their own. This keeps costs down for both parties, streamlines expensive manufacturing runs, and gives Subaru a chance to test out new technologies on the quiet. One of these "stealth" Subarus I think would be perfect for you.

The model I am thinking about is conservatively priced between 5,695 - £7,595 for a NEW vehicle. yes I know... that is VERY cheap for a new car, but hey that happenes when a major maunfacturer can double-up on it's manufacturing runs.

I know what your hoping, that this "subaru" will also have the blistering performance associated with it's correctly badged relatives... and you won't be disappointed. The 0-60 time is a blistering 16.3 seconds, produced by an amazing 60bhp at 6500 rpm, measured AT THE WHEELS !! All from an amazing slimmed down traditional flat4 subaru boxer running at a whole 998cc.

This helps to ensure everyone will be completely satisfied by ownership of this car.... yourself, the insurance company (Group 2), and even Tree-Huggers will love you as it will take the car a whole 6 months to put out enough exhaust fumes to kill off the rain forests of the world (55.4 mpg combined).

I'm guessing you're now screaming at me to put you out of your misery and tell you what the damn car is so you can rush out and put a deposit down (HUGE waiting list sorry).

This has to be the IDEAL first car for a potential Scooby owner worried about engine size.

Well here is is good buddy... enjoy:

http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-review-...es.aspx?RT=652

Keep safe.

Rich
Could you get a nice burble out of that?
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Could you get a nice burble out of that?
2 minutes underneath the car with cordless drill should do the trick I reckon
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:40 AM
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I have a nice Saxo VTS for sale that will do ya !
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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How about a subaru rabbit ...

http://www.subaru-global.com/about/h...ml#subhead-001

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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yeah baby, yeah....
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthDownsScooby
Right... it's a little know fact that Subaru also produce models for other manufacturers to badge as their own.
Rich
Good grief .... I never knew that

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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthDownsScooby
2 minutes underneath the car with cordless drill should do the trick I reckon
PMSL,

that will do the trick... while your there place a little C4.....
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Good grief .... I never knew that

Pete
hence the phrase "it's a little known fact" ....
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GrahamG
PMSL,

that will do the trick... while your there place a little C4.....
God you would have to jack it up mighty high to get a family sized Citroen under there as well....
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Originally Posted by RB5_245
look at the dyno read out, 30 bhp.. if you can find an older model with that engine you laughing

V.Nice wagon though!

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