sparky1985

hi all im here looking for as much advice as possible time has come that i can finally afford to insure myself on a Subaru as many of you may be able to relate too aint easy in many areas of Essex lol
now im not planning on buying till early next year but that's for a number of reason main one being i want to search long and hard for a decent version i dont want distance to be an issue now i cant afford anything special just for as long as its turbo well maintained and tidy but what to look for is the question

Scoobysmeet

Hello mate and welcome along. Feel free to attend some meets so you can get to know members, also sometimes you can get a lot more info face to face.
1st thing is are you after a lassie shape or new age, and what is your budget?

sparky1985

sounds good but little embarrassing turning up to a meet in a megane scenic lol but i will be after a early shape ideally unless can get frog eyed turbo but as im looking around 2000 - 3000 doubt on a good frog eyed version but budget can vary sum over time but not totally sure if to get a wagon or a saloon

Scoobysmeet

Don't worry about not being in a subaru, you won't be the 1st or last to turn up in something French! Coming to a meet can very helpful to get options and advice. Will it be a daily driver?

sparky1985

sort of i work all over the country normally sometimes away from home often and sometimes when i am local im in a company vehicle but as of next year get a new supervisor position so would mean hopefully more time home so could become regular drive
where and when next meet ??

Scoobysmeet

We normally have a monthly pub meet on the last Saturday of each month but this month it is actually this coming Saturday. Check out the esoc christmas meet thread. Then the 1st Saturday of every month we have the Southend run which can attract a lot of cars as well.

JohnD

iTrader: (5)

The Rodney's a great pub and like most 'country' pubs, a Megane Scenic is typical of what you might see parked outside!
Any sarcasm will be brief

JohnD

DantheMan2605

Welcome dude

See if you can get to this saturdays meet much more refined and laid back atmosphere for chatting etc...

Speaking from experience, the southend run isnt really a meet youd want to attend if not in a scoob
.... oh.... and DONT buy a hawkeye!

sparky1985

thanks for all the warm welcomes will try to get to saturday meet im quite used to country pubs lol

e6tony

iTrader: (1)

WHY NOT? buy a hawkeye?

AWG

iTrader: (6)

Welcome dude! A lot of knowledge at the meets from people that have owners many scoobs

Scoobysmeet

Because Dans engine went on his hawk.

Inviroman

iTrader: (2)

Welcome, which part of "Nam" you in, with out giving you address away!
All in the ESOC are friendly and plenty of good advice and banter!

If you do buy a hawk make sure it has been forged

Inviroman

iTrader: (2)

But it goes well now

e6tony

iTrader: (1)

sorry to be the bearer of bad news guys but its not just hwak engines that go bang,its all of em especially if they are not looked after. there are a few exceptions that had forged pistons from standard but even these are still not bullet proof.

ps my hawkeye is a blob in disguise lol

Scoobysmeet

Your right mate but let's be honest, 2.5s are definitely more prone to letting go!

e6tony

iTrader: (1)

Ermmmm i would have to say they are both as bad as each other as its the design of the flat four engine(starving certain parts of oil etc) or the air fuel mixture set up that lets them down. I have opted for the 2.0 purely for power delivery and the rev range,sorry not being argumentative just trying to make sure everyone on here gets everyones opinion and can then make their own minds up lol

Scoobysmeet

Yeah totally agree on personal opinion mate

Essexdon

Welcome