Advice needed please
11 January 2007, 08:48 PM
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Advice needed please
Sitting in the garage is a '95 WRX Import which i bought for Ronnie in 2004. Unfortunately i gave the car to a muppet to rebuild the engine which ended up in agony, long story.
The car looks mint but it's a no go as the engine is 'kaput'.
The big question:
1: Do i sell, seeing a running scooby is going for nothing, at a give away price ?
2: Break it and sell in parts?
3: Spend more money on it at least to a driveable condition and sell. ( My least favourable option)
4: Work on it as a project and maybe turn it to a track car.
If it's going to be a track car, will any one be interested in joining forces?
I really do need to shift the car.
Many thanks.
The car looks mint but it's a no go as the engine is 'kaput'.
The big question:
1: Do i sell, seeing a running scooby is going for nothing, at a give away price ?
2: Break it and sell in parts?
3: Spend more money on it at least to a driveable condition and sell. ( My least favourable option)
4: Work on it as a project and maybe turn it to a track car.
If it's going to be a track car, will any one be interested in joining forces?
I really do need to shift the car.
Many thanks.
12 January 2007, 06:43 AM
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Sitting in the garage is a '95 WRX Import which i bought for Ronnie in 2004. Unfortunately i gave the car to a muppet to rebuild the engine which ended up in agony, long story.
The car looks mint but it's a no go as the engine is 'kaput'.
The big question:
1: Do i sell, seeing a running scooby is going for nothing, at a give away price ?
2: Break it and sell in parts?
3: Spend more money on it at least to a driveable condition and sell. ( My least favourable option)
4: Work on it as a project and maybe turn it to a track car.
If it's going to be a track car, will any one be interested in joining forces?
I really do need to shift the car.
Many thanks.
The car looks mint but it's a no go as the engine is 'kaput'.
The big question:
1: Do i sell, seeing a running scooby is going for nothing, at a give away price ?
2: Break it and sell in parts?
3: Spend more money on it at least to a driveable condition and sell. ( My least favourable option)
4: Work on it as a project and maybe turn it to a track car.
If it's going to be a track car, will any one be interested in joining forces?
I really do need to shift the car.
Many thanks.
Question is, whats more important to you, having a track car or some money?
12 January 2007, 10:20 AM
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PS - I'll take her on the track for you
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12 January 2007, 10:31 AM
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sounds like the same sort of situation i'm in Ade....oh that'll be because of the same muppet!!!!
As Cookie has said, which ever optopm suits your needs the best. I personally, if i had the funds, would turn it into a track car.
At the end of the day, it's what best suits you mate.
As Cookie has said, which ever optopm suits your needs the best. I personally, if i had the funds, would turn it into a track car.
At the end of the day, it's what best suits you mate.
12 January 2007, 11:45 AM
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What is the difference in price for it in its present state and if it has a new engine?
All I'm thinking, is it worth going through all the hassle of repairing it if you only end up covering the costs you spent out on it and pretty much pocketing what it was worth broken. If you see what I mean.
All I'm thinking, is it worth going through all the hassle of repairing it if you only end up covering the costs you spent out on it and pretty much pocketing what it was worth broken. If you see what I mean.
12 January 2007, 01:21 PM
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Thanx for all you replies.
TBH, I'm not really sure what will be the best solution.
I'd love to have it as a project track car, but I know nothing about engines + i guess it'll cost mega £££ to build a proper track car.
Having it as a running scooby will be luxury, as Ronnie doesn't want it and I cannot justify running 4 road cars of which 2 are scoobies. (Bank Manager says NO).
I guess, joining forces might sound good, so Budgie, get your Bucks a*s down to Essex and Cornelius finish off the other projects man, or if anyone else is interested, let me know, otherwise ABW will be getting a call very soon.
Spally, yes it is the same muppet and Em, I'd let you take her on track, but it ain't running. LOL
Cookstar, i'd love to eat my cake and have it. Is there such a thing? PMSL.
Sir Fozz, I guess the difference will be marginal + I'm not sure the cost of repair can be recovered.
Thanx all.
TBH, I'm not really sure what will be the best solution.
I'd love to have it as a project track car, but I know nothing about engines + i guess it'll cost mega £££ to build a proper track car.
Having it as a running scooby will be luxury, as Ronnie doesn't want it and I cannot justify running 4 road cars of which 2 are scoobies. (Bank Manager says NO).
I guess, joining forces might sound good, so Budgie, get your Bucks a*s down to Essex and Cornelius finish off the other projects man, or if anyone else is interested, let me know, otherwise ABW will be getting a call very soon.
Spally, yes it is the same muppet and Em, I'd let you take her on track, but it ain't running. LOL
Cookstar, i'd love to eat my cake and have it. Is there such a thing? PMSL.
Sir Fozz, I guess the difference will be marginal + I'm not sure the cost of repair can be recovered.
Thanx all.
12 January 2007, 01:34 PM
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Hate to say it, but your best options are probably sell as it is or break it? (even then it's extra hassle)
Sums:
To fix = £1000 for new engine fitted : Then sell for £2500 : Balance + £1500
To Sell as it is = £1500
These prices are based on what is being sold on here and other sites.... (not my views!)
I'd only break if the car was seriously modded?
Hope it works out
Sums:
To fix = £1000 for new engine fitted : Then sell for £2500 : Balance + £1500
To Sell as it is = £1500
These prices are based on what is being sold on here and other sites.... (not my views!)
I'd only break if the car was seriously modded?
Hope it works out
12 January 2007, 02:46 PM
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Thanx for all you replies.
TBH, I'm not really sure what will be the best solution.
I'd love to have it as a project track car, but I know nothing about engines + i guess it'll cost mega £££ to build a proper track car.
Having it as a running scooby will be luxury, as Ronnie doesn't want it and I cannot justify running 4 road cars of which 2 are scoobies. (Bank Manager says NO).
I guess, joining forces might sound good, so Budgie, get your Bucks a*s down to Essex and Cornelius finish off the other projects man, or if anyone else is interested, let me know, otherwise ABW will be getting a call very soon.
Spally, yes it is the same muppet and Em, I'd let you take her on track, but it ain't running. LOL
Cookstar, i'd love to eat my cake and have it. Is there such a thing? PMSL.
Sir Fozz, I guess the difference will be marginal + I'm not sure the cost of repair can be recovered.
Thanx all.
TBH, I'm not really sure what will be the best solution.
I'd love to have it as a project track car, but I know nothing about engines + i guess it'll cost mega £££ to build a proper track car.
Having it as a running scooby will be luxury, as Ronnie doesn't want it and I cannot justify running 4 road cars of which 2 are scoobies. (Bank Manager says NO).
I guess, joining forces might sound good, so Budgie, get your Bucks a*s down to Essex and Cornelius finish off the other projects man, or if anyone else is interested, let me know, otherwise ABW will be getting a call very soon.
Spally, yes it is the same muppet and Em, I'd let you take her on track, but it ain't running. LOL
Cookstar, i'd love to eat my cake and have it. Is there such a thing? PMSL.
Sir Fozz, I guess the difference will be marginal + I'm not sure the cost of repair can be recovered.
Thanx all.
12 January 2007, 07:05 PM
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12 January 2007, 10:24 PM
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As it's already been said, Essex Subaru Breakers do a great deal on replacement engines....
Or they did do..... They are currently going through some extensive changes at the moment that may see some price changes?
Get in quick if this is the route you are going....
12 January 2007, 10:29 PM
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It cost me £3000 for my rebuild, and that included 2.5 bottom end, Cometic 3 layer stainless steel head gaskets, ARP race head studs, oil catch tank, front mount intercooler, injectors, induction kit and the Apexi Power FC commander.
Having said that, I rebuilt the engine myself so it kept the cost down
Having said that, I rebuilt the engine myself so it kept the cost down
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