Newbie. Thoughts on P1.
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Originally Posted by m_nettleship
Looking at the moment what u think of the p1. Went to look at one in leeds, started it up, and it knocked like hell bottom end had gone, at only 42000 miles
Was it an X reg by any chance with the Alcon brakes?
Four doors good, two doors bad ...? At the end of the day, we all take a chance with whatever motor we buy, no matter how well looked after and maintained.
The simple fact is that anyone who appreciates the Scoob and wants to join the clan will take the plunge because they are what they are and everything they stand for, whatever the shape, model, year, mods, mileage etc etc.
So if you want a P1, get a P1. It might go bang, it might go on forever. Whichever it is, you'll love the experience because it's what you want.
Personally, I've had two classic shape UK turbos (95 and 99 models) and now own a P1 and a 95 JDM WRX automatic. All have been excellent cars, but there is that certain something about the P1 that, in my opinion (which is always the one that counts at the end of the day, as it is with every owner) that makes it special.
Is it the Prodrive tweaking? The 2 door styling? The accleration? Compliance over B roads? The collective wisdom of the motoring press that, along with the 22B and RB5, it is the best ever Impreza? The fact that it gets far more looks than my former Scoobs? And so on ad infinitum...
The answer is: it's all of these things. Because it works for me. In the same way a bugeye works for others, Stis for that band of brothers, Spec Cs for that lot, JDMs for whoever.
All anyone can do is go after the model that makes your heart sing the most, the one that you can afford, and the motor that's been well looked after.
And then ENJOY!
The simple fact is that anyone who appreciates the Scoob and wants to join the clan will take the plunge because they are what they are and everything they stand for, whatever the shape, model, year, mods, mileage etc etc.
So if you want a P1, get a P1. It might go bang, it might go on forever. Whichever it is, you'll love the experience because it's what you want.
Personally, I've had two classic shape UK turbos (95 and 99 models) and now own a P1 and a 95 JDM WRX automatic. All have been excellent cars, but there is that certain something about the P1 that, in my opinion (which is always the one that counts at the end of the day, as it is with every owner) that makes it special.
Is it the Prodrive tweaking? The 2 door styling? The accleration? Compliance over B roads? The collective wisdom of the motoring press that, along with the 22B and RB5, it is the best ever Impreza? The fact that it gets far more looks than my former Scoobs? And so on ad infinitum...
The answer is: it's all of these things. Because it works for me. In the same way a bugeye works for others, Stis for that band of brothers, Spec Cs for that lot, JDMs for whoever.
All anyone can do is go after the model that makes your heart sing the most, the one that you can afford, and the motor that's been well looked after.
And then ENJOY!
i wouldnt worry too much,there is a million and one horror stories about most of the impreza range(sti rear shocks,my99 chocolate maf's etc etc),check the history,and buy from a subaru dealer and just make sure you have a nice long warranty supplied with the car.............................just incase of any mis-haps
Originally Posted by Dave Blows
Four doors good, two doors bad ...? At the end of the day, we all take a chance with whatever motor we buy, no matter how well looked after and maintained.
The simple fact is that anyone who appreciates the Scoob and wants to join the clan will take the plunge because they are what they are and everything they stand for, whatever the shape, model, year, mods, mileage etc etc.
So if you want a P1, get a P1. It might go bang, it might go on forever. Whichever it is, you'll love the experience because it's what you want.
Personally, I've had two classic shape UK turbos (95 and 99 models) and now own a P1 and a 95 JDM WRX automatic. All have been excellent cars, but there is that certain something about the P1 that, in my opinion (which is always the one that counts at the end of the day, as it is with every owner) that makes it special.
Is it the Prodrive tweaking? The 2 door styling? The accleration? Compliance over B roads? The collective wisdom of the motoring press that, along with the 22B and RB5, it is the best ever Impreza? The fact that it gets far more looks than my former Scoobs? And so on ad infinitum...
The answer is: it's all of these things. Because it works for me. In the same way a bugeye works for others, Stis for that band of brothers, Spec Cs for that lot, JDMs for whoever.
All anyone can do is go after the model that makes your heart sing the most, the one that you can afford, and the motor that's been well looked after.
And then ENJOY!
The simple fact is that anyone who appreciates the Scoob and wants to join the clan will take the plunge because they are what they are and everything they stand for, whatever the shape, model, year, mods, mileage etc etc.
So if you want a P1, get a P1. It might go bang, it might go on forever. Whichever it is, you'll love the experience because it's what you want.
Personally, I've had two classic shape UK turbos (95 and 99 models) and now own a P1 and a 95 JDM WRX automatic. All have been excellent cars, but there is that certain something about the P1 that, in my opinion (which is always the one that counts at the end of the day, as it is with every owner) that makes it special.
Is it the Prodrive tweaking? The 2 door styling? The accleration? Compliance over B roads? The collective wisdom of the motoring press that, along with the 22B and RB5, it is the best ever Impreza? The fact that it gets far more looks than my former Scoobs? And so on ad infinitum...
The answer is: it's all of these things. Because it works for me. In the same way a bugeye works for others, Stis for that band of brothers, Spec Cs for that lot, JDMs for whoever.
All anyone can do is go after the model that makes your heart sing the most, the one that you can afford, and the motor that's been well looked after.
And then ENJOY!
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From: Markyate.Imprezas owned:-wrx-sti5typeR-p1-uk22b-modded my00. Amongst others!
Originally Posted by wrc350+
heard they go bang at 40k anyway
Do a search on here, there are loads of threads on this.
Originally Posted by m_nettleship
yeah richard skiba, was the garage and it did have the uprated brakes why????
He wanted something silly for it 15k or so originally. I don't know if the bottom end had gone at this point as this was several months ago. Richard Skiba is no longer trading so it's a good job you didn't buy it.
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From: Lancashire & District Subaru Owners
Originally Posted by funkyspider
someone will get a bargain
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Indeed. Seems to take a lot of pride in his work and his cars. My car booked in to scoobyteknix in new year.
Originally Posted by LUCKO
Andy, very trustworthy someone will get a bargain
someone will get a bargain
Originally Posted by funkyspider
Indeed. Seems to take a lot of pride in his work and his cars. My car booked in to scoobyteknix in new year.
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Originally Posted by scoobynutta555
More pub bollocks.
Do a search on here, there are loads of threads on this.
Do a search on here, there are loads of threads on this.
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From: Lanarkshire Gamertag: ScoobyP1
I owned one for 3 1/2 years. Best car I've had. If you just like the 2 door bodyshell of the P1 then you should consider a V5/V6 Sti type-R. Probably a better car for more cheapness.
Originally Posted by funkyspider
move on!TX.
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